Under Construction Did you know that by summer 2006, the Quad will have a new look? Construction began this summer to add 15,000 square feet to the

recently renamed Yates-Gill Student Union. Trustee Emeritus J. Ray Gill and his wife Lucille made a significant gift designated to the expansion and renovation of the building.

"This project will make a big difference in the everyday life of the campus," said William Jewell President Dr. David Sallee. "And it will have a significant impact on the look and feel of the College, integrating the activity and life of the Quad with the Union." Along with the addition, renovations are also planned for much of the building, including the installation of a publicly accessible elevator, new meeting spaces, a large two-story open foyer, a coffee shop that overlooks the open foyer, and a glass and columned façade fronting the Quad. The $4.8 million project is expected to be completed by summer 2006.

Have you been looking for a special way to honor someone who was important to you or William Jewell College? The new Yates-Gill College Union is the perfect place to honor a friend or loved one. Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement (816-415-7567) if you wish to secure a naming opportunity in the new facility and join us for the building dedication next year.