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Student Experience Center Records, 2003-2015
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Oregon State University. Memorial Union.
- Title
- Student Experience Center Records
- Dates
- 2003-2015 (inclusive)20032015
2010-2015 (bulk)20102015 - Quantity
- 1.00 cubic feet, (3 boxes, including 1 oversize box)
- Collection Number
- RG 282
- Summary
- The Student Experience Center Records document the initiative leading to the creation of a new facility for students and student organizations at Oregon State University. The building opened in 2015 and houses centers and offices for student-lead organizations. "The Beginnings", a booklet created for the Student Experience Center grand opening, has been digitized.
- Repository
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Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
With the proposed demolition of Snell Hall and the need for modern spaces for student organizations and offices in the mid-2000s, Oregon State University students lobbied for a new facility and renovation of the east wing of the Memorial Union. Student leaders from the Associated Students of Oregon State University and the Memorial Union lead the effort to create the new space, which was funded through student fees. Located between the Valley Library and the Memorial Union on a site that was previously a parking lot, the Student Experience Center opened in 2015 and houses centers and offices for student-lead organizations.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Student Experience Center Records document the initiative leading to the creation of a new facility for students and student organizations at Oregon State University. It includes campus reports, proposals and studies, the campaign to fund the building, the development of office and work spaces, records of the Space Allocation and Policy Committee, and artifacts from the grand opening of the building.
"The Beginnings", one of the publications in series 3, has been digitized.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Student Experience Center Records (RG 282), Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The Student Experience Center Records are arranged in three series: 1. Project Proposal and Planning, 2003-2010; 2. Space Allocation and Design, 2010-2013; 3. Grand Opening, 2015
Acquisition Information
These records were received in multiple transfers between 2010 and 2015. Materials received in 2010 were originally described as part of the Memorial Union Records and were separated into this collection in 2017.
Related Materials
The Special Collections and Archives Research Center holds numerous collections related to the Memorial Union and student organizations at Oregon State University.The Memorial Union Photographs (P 198), Memorial Union Records (RG 099), Student Club and Organization Records (RG 276) and Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU) Records (RG 011) document student activities, events and clubs.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Project Proposal and Planning, 2003-2010Return to Top
Series 1 consists of reports, studies, proposals and the campaign for new facilities for students at OSU.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1.1 | News Stories
Articles from the Gazette-Times and the Daily Barometer about the need for and development of the Student Experience Center at OSU.
|
2003-2010 |
| 1.2 | Proposals and Studies |
2009 |
| 1.3 | Campus Assessment Final Report |
2009 |
| 1.4 | New Student Center |
2010 |
| 1.5 | Campaign Flyers and Buttons |
2010 |
| 1.6 | Request for Proposals |
2010 |
| 1.7 | CM/GC Team Interview
A document created by Andersen Contruction Company as part of their proposal to become the Construction Manager/General Contractor Team for the Student Experience Center.
|
2010 |
Series 2: Space Allocation and Design, 2010-2013Return to Top
Series 2 contains records relating to the design of student spaces in the Student Experience Center and Memorial Union and the Space Allocation and Policy Committee. It includes architectural plans, draft guidelines and committee meeting working documents.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1.8 | Working Guidelines for Office Sizes |
2011 |
| 1.9 | Space Allocation and Policy Committee Meetings
Working documents created for Alexis Galvin, Ed Act Chair and member of the Space Allocation and Policy Committee.
|
2010-2011 |
| 1.10 | Space Allocation and Policy Committee Meetings
Working documents created for Alfonc Rakaj, co-chair of ISOSU and member of the Space Allocation and Policy Committee.
|
2011 |
| 3.1 | Space Allocation and Policy Committee Meetings, Part 1 of 3
Working documents created for Robin Ryan, Assistant Director for Student Events and Activities and a member of the Space Allocation and Policy Committee.
|
2011-2013 |
| 3.2 | Space Allocation and Policy Committee Meetings, Part 2 of 3
Working documents created for Robin Ryan, Assistant Director for Student Events and Activities and a member of the Space Allocation and Policy Committee.
|
2011-2013 |
| 3.3 | Space Allocation and Policy Committee Meetings, Part 3 of 3
Working documents created for Robin Ryan, Assistant Director for Student Events and Activities and a member of the Space Allocation and Policy Committee.
|
2011-2013 |
Series 3: Grand Opening, 2015Return to Top
Series 3 includes invitations, programs, flyers, publications and ephemera created for the grand opening of the Student Experience Center. The publication "The Beginnings" has been digitized.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 2.1 | Ephemera |
2015 |
| 2.2 | Invitations, Programs and Maps |
2015 |
| 2.3 | Publications
This folder contains three items, "The Beginnings", "Stewardship Guide", and an advertising brochure.
|
2015 |
| 3.4 | Publications
Includes the Daily Barometer and Grand Opening Celebration Carnival and Concert program insert.
|
2015 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College buildings--Oregon--Corvallis.
- College facilities--Oregon--Corvallis--Planning.
- College students--Oregon--Corvallis.
- Student activities--Oregon--Corvallis.
- Student unions--Oregon--Corvallis.
Corporate Names
- Oregon State University--Students.
Form or Genre Terms
- Ephemera (general object genre)
- Information artifacts.
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Oregon State University. Student Leadership and Involvement. (creator)
Finding Aid Authors: Anne Keech.
2017
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
