Oakwood University Dedicates Renovated Bookstore Funded By Barnes and Noble
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on November 15, 2013 Oakwood dedicates University Bookstore renovation Barnes & Noble funds $150,000 four-week construction While the four-week renovation project continued ahead of schedule and sales operations continued, OU officials and staff, B&N representative, and students paused to dedicate and showcase the Oakwood University Bookstore renovation construction project. "Our purpose here today is not merely to celebrate a construction project - as there are so many occurring right now in the City of Huntsville, as well as here at Oakwood - but we are here today to celebrate the continuing ministry of the Bookstore," explained OU President, Dr. Leslie N. Pollard. "Our Barnes & Noble bookstore at Oakwood University speaks directly to the mission of Oakwood, through its dissemination of knowledge (with textbooks and other resource materials), but it also carries and makes accessible the 'emblems of Oakwood' - our paraphernalia and our healthy food choices, for example. All of it helps us tell the story of Oakwood." According to B&N rep and bookstore manager Mark Taylor, the four week construction project originally scheduled for November 18th completion, "is already ahead of schedule. We will now go from 1,100 sq. ft. to approximately 1,800 sq. ft.; from three to four cash registers; installed track lighting; a concierge desk to better facilitate textbook purchasing; and a lowered handicap-friendly checkout countertop. Additionally, our OU apparel floor space will expand - and our students helped to design many of those clothing items! For us, it's all about the students." If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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