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Show NEAR THE FINISH The last stages of construction In 1927 the Committee, which was representative of the Board of Regents, the Faculty, the Student Body, the Alumni Association and friends of the University, was incorporated as the Utah Union Building Corporation, and active steps were taken looking toward construction. Contracts were awarded and, following a ground breaking ceremony on Commencement Day (June 5) of 1928, construction began and has been pushed as rapidly as receipt of funds would permit. The prospects are excellent that the building will be ready for occupancy by the opening of the 1931 Fall quarter. At the solicitation of the students themselves, a quarterly fee of $3.00 per student has been added to the regular tuition for Union Building purposes. Up to date a total of about $365,000 has been expended and it is anticipated that the completed building fully furnished d, will cost approximately will be one of regardless of and equippt $450,000. Utah's Union Building the finest in the country, cost, and will be outstanding with respect to its facilities. Its external appearance will be magnificent and no expense is being spared in connection with the interior finish and equipment. The Union Building will house all extracurricular activities of the students as well as being the campus home of the faculty, students, and employees of the institution, and the rendezvous of alumni and friends of the University on occasions of every kind. Richard Hart 41 |
