ACADEMICS - 186 THE PRYOR-ENGLAND SCIENCE CENTER STANDS next to the Mclnteer after ayear of construction. The new addition housed the math, computer science and engineering departments. ,A. BEENE ENCES Students had something new to greet them on their way out of chapel this year: A multimillion dollar addition to the science building. The new building was formally renamed the Pryor-England Center for Science and Engineering in honor of Dr. Joe Pryor, former professer of science, and Dr. Don England, distinguished professor of physical science, during its dedication ceremony Oct. 22. Two of the building's floors were opened this year, and officials believed the third floor would open in fall 2005. "While [the building] presently houses math, computer science and engineering on two floors, the plan is to have math on the first flOaT, computer science on the second floor, and engineering and the new physician's assistant program on the third floor," Dr. Tun Baird, chairman of the computer science department, said. "Before, the faculty was in three different buildings. Now, we can have faculty, students, classes and labs under one roof." Prior to the addition, computer engineering classes had been housed in the recording studio of the Lee building. The studio had been renovated partially into four offices and a computer lab. The science building addition U NIT E U N D E R gave computer engineering students a new home. "It's great to be out of the one lab we had in the Lee building," senior Taylor Williams said. "The addition is great because things are segmented into designated areas, but I did really enjoy having the 30-foot ceilings." Senior Jared Boyd said it was difficult when students from other departments used the lab in the Lee building. "It's great to have a room where you have your own computer and don't have to dodge the wasps [that were in the Lee building]," Boyd said. Some students said they found a sense of belonging in the science building addition. "It's great to know that [Harding] really values your major enough to give it its own place," senior Landon Davis said. "We are like a 'Band of Brothers ... and sisters,' so it's great to have most of your classes and classmates in one spot." Dr. Zane Gastineau, associate professor of engineering, agreed with Davis and said the department enjoyed having a place of its own this year. "This addition has made us feel like we are a part of campus now," Gastineau said. "We aren't spread across the campus in several buildings." -MATI BLANSETT
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