Renovations complete for new student space

The University Federal Credit Union on Friday dedicated its new first-floor study space in the Perry-Castaneda Library, which has been undergoing renovations since the spring semester.

In the University Federal Credit Union Student Learning Commons, students can expect new seating, Wi-Fi Internet access, additional power outlets and a lack of walls to open up and ease communication within the room. Drop screens will be available to divide the space for use by student organizations on Friday and Saturday nights.

The room, in the back of the library's first floor, still houses periodicals.

At the ceremony, UT President William Powers and Credit Union CEO Tony Budet cut a red ribbon together in honor of the occasion and gave speeches regarding the renovation. Guests mingled and ate in the new study space.

Budet said in a speech that libraries are changing and that the credit union board unanimously supported the library renovation.

Students may also notice new lamps, which provide an "incredibly well-lit space," said Fred Heath, University Libraries vice provost.

Powers said he believes the space will serve as a "refuge between classes."

Students who saw the renovations said they appreciated the additions to the library's first floor.

"I like that they have Microsoft Vista on the computers," said mathematics senior Ejede Okogbo. "It was an improvement."

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