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University Daily Kansan
Friday, Nov. 7, 1958
Union Addition Plans Underway
1.2023
For the past three years plans for a new addition to the Kansas Union have been under way.
to begin the construction in January and complete it in the spring or summer of 1960.
Bids will be taken for the addition in December. Plans are
A bigger Hawk's Nest and more meeting rooms are the next two
KU to Buy Nuclear Reactor
The nuclear reactor the University will buy will use the highly radioactive uranium 235 for a fuel element. This is the same element used in many of the nuclear weapons this country has perfected.
The reactor, which is 15 inches square and 24 inches tall, will be used primarily for teaching new courses in nuclear engineering which the School of Engineering will offer
The nuclear reactor will also be used by the chemistry, physics, biochemistry and biology departments.
most needed facilities. All of these are included in the plans.
The reactor, auxiliary equipmen and the building will cost approximately $250,000. The Atomic Energy Commission will furnish $100,000 of this figure and will also loan KU six pounds of uranium 235.
The toication for the building has not been decided by University officials.
As shown in the picture, much of the new addition will be underground. Baumgartner Drive will be over the new recreation area.
Russell B. Mesler, associate professor of chemical engineering, has been in charge of the project.
Twelve bowling alleys, 9 or 10 billiard tables and miscellaneous games will be provided in the recreation area.
A 60 foot extension of the Hawk's Nest will be added on a raised level, just as the present Trail Room is now. A charcoal grill will be provided in the northeast corner. An outdoor patio leading from the Hawk's Nest will give students a chance to relax in the open air.
A ramp 20 feet wide will provide entrance to the underground area from the Mississippi St. parking lot
The book store will set up a book shop on the floor immediately below
their present location, where the Jay-Bowl is now. The book store will still provide supplies and miscellaneous items in their present spot.
The cafeteria will also be extended 60 feet on the basement level. Folding walls will enable the area to be closed off for meeting rooms.
On the main floor two rooms will be added on the north side of the building. Another music room will be provided as well as a 200-capacity room for meetings, color TV shows and forums.
The ballroom will be extended the entire length of the building, providing room for an additional 1,000 people.
There will be facilities on third floor for faculty and student wives. This particular area will be only for this purpose and will not be used for any other purpose.
Kansas Union Addition
DINE OUT AT THESE F Before or After the Go
Enjoy the many varieties of foods . . . everything
The Chuck Wagon
Before and After Any Game
Charcoal and Grilled Steaks
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Every Day
South U.S. 59 & K10
VI 3-9844
Rock Chalk Cafe
"On The Hill"
Snacks—Fountain Service Delivery Service—Orders To Go
10 a.m. to Midnight Weekdays
4 p.m. to Midnight Sundays
618 West 12th
VI 3-9886
Old Mission Inn
"The Best Hamburgers In Town"
1904 Mass.
VI 3-9837