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porations, including the Anheuser-<br />
Busch Foundation, Barnes & Noble,<br />
Chartwells and <strong>University</strong> Loft Co.,<br />
made donations to the project. In fact,<br />
corporate gifts accounted for more than<br />
45 percent of the project’s $22 million<br />
cost. Through a self-assessed fee, SLU<br />
students have contributed more than $3<br />
million toward the renovation.<br />
In fact, students were very involved<br />
with the evolution of the BSC. In 2001,<br />
a 12-person committee, half of whom<br />
were students, conducted surveys and<br />
collected input and feedback about possible<br />
changes to the student union.<br />
Faculty and staff also were involved.<br />
“The facility you see behind me is a<br />
shining example of what happens when<br />
administrators and students collaborate,”<br />
said Student Government Association<br />
President Nick Sarcone at the blessing<br />
and dedication of the building. “There<br />
is a new jewel in the heart of <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Louis</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, so please take some time to<br />
enjoy it.”<br />
Originally built in 1967 as Busch<br />
Memorial Center, the facility included<br />
areas for pool tables, table tennis and an<br />
eight-lane bowling alley, which was<br />
removed in the 1990s. The building was<br />
dedicated Sept. 27, 1967, after nearly 10<br />
years of planning. �<br />
Top: Students on air in the new KSLU<br />
booth. The booth is located at the heart of<br />
the center and looks out on the atrium and<br />
campus. Center: The center’s staircase and<br />
atrium. The windows face north toward<br />
Ritter Hall and the dolphin pond. Above:<br />
Chefs at work in the Grand Market, which<br />
is home to several dining options, including<br />
pasta, Asian foods and speciality salads.
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