by Laniaya Alesia Hoofatt in Features
You see them there at the reference desk everyday and their main goal is to help students gain access to information. They are the librarians of Spring Arbor University.
"Instead of handing information to students, we want to guide them so that when they leave here [Spring Arbor University] they can do research for themselves," said Roy Meador, Library Director.
by Kate Christmann in Features
It's Friday morning and the counter has already disappeared under cardboard boxes of assorted sizes, shapes and colors.
"Valentine's is the craziest," said Carolyn Hayworth. "This year we checked in around 200 packages in one day."
Hayworth is the mail and purchasing assistant for mailing and duplication, the department that takes care of all Spring Arbor University's duplicating needs and moves all the mail on campus.
Unmasking the mystery of the SGA president and vice president
by Aaron Mueller in Features
This year students were pleased to find on campus a new, freshly painted outdoor basketball court during the fall and a skating rink during the winter. While many have enjoyed using the new facilities, few understand the work that went into getting them.
Student body Vice President Justin Slager said, "People see the basketball courts and the hockey rink and just think that they popped up.
The land down under and why you should visit
by Kristina Smith in Features
Few venture to the basement of White Library but tucked away in its corner is a place of exceeding academic worth. That place is Interlibrary Loan.
ILL is a system of borrowing and lending research resources with other state, nation and worldwide libraries.
by Rebecca Kelch in Features
If you dial ext. 6911 during the day, you may hear, "Campus Safety, Director Fiero speaking. How can I help you?" Chances are, however, you'll get his answering machine because Director of Campus Safety Thomas Fiero is somewhere around Spring Arbor University ensuring the safety of students.
by Michael Metts in Features
Hidden away in the basement of Dietzman Hall, the Technology Services department is not a place students often think of unless they're getting an ethernet cable or a passport photo. However, everyday tasks like using Blackboard, printing off papers before class, checking your e-mail and even late night YouTubing sessions would not be possible without the hard work of this department.
by Naomi Spencer in Features
You may have seen her scurrying around campus with an armful of papers, running errands, doing copy work and filling in for whoever needs a helping hand.
Betty Videto, the social sciences secretary for two and a half decades, is part of the dedicated team of Spring Arbor University staff members who keep SAU running smoothly.
by Skyler Latshaw in Features
Where there is language there are always words considered taboo, offensive or off-limits. Profanity is an extremely powerful component of language. Most people know vulgarity is powerful but few know how words become offensive and where this power comes from.
by Rebecca Kelch in Features
Most students recognize Damon Seacott as the man whose office they pass walking through the Kresge Student Center yet few realize how much work he does for Spring Arbor University. As chief of staff, he is constantly at work.
"My job is to try to keep things running smoothly on campus," he said.
