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Nov. 11 - 24, 2013 www.lcc.edu/lookout LAST LOOK 16 Amber Glomb Freelance Writer Dozens of people filled the newly renovated Arts and Sciences (A&S) Building for the community open house Oct. 26. The total cost of the renovations, which started in November of 2012, was $31 million, according to an LCC press release. The tour consisted of over 20 dif- ferent departmental demonstra- tions, as well as student music, a virtual tour, blue prints and much more. The demonstrations included “Acid or Base?,” “A Smile is Worth a Thou- sand Words,” “It’s What’s Inside that Counts,” “The Beautiful Mind,” “Al - ternative Energy Learning” and “Vir - tual Reality Arc Welding.” Among the tour aendees was LCC President Brent Knight, who explained there was much to see. “There has been considerable publicity about this building,” Knight said. “We wanted to invite the public to come and see it. “I think that this building and these spaces equal any college or any university in the nation for freshman and sophomores.” LCC chemistry instructor Corea Fernandes, who was involved in the “Acid or Base?” presentation, explained how the new labs and technology have helped her and the students. “We are still finding our way around what works and what doesn’t work,” Fernandes said. “For the most part, we are really happy. “We can modify the class to meet the needs of the students. We love having the storage area so we can quickly grab chemicals … We are enjoying it.” LCC alumni Paul Wozniak said he enjoyed the open house experi- ence. “It’s incredible,” Wozniak said. “It’s very open and accessible. It’s shiny. It seems very welcoming and student-focused … It’s updated in a very chic, cool way.” LCC music instructor Molly Cry- derman-Weber, who used to teach in the A&S Building, said the tour experience was great. “I love all the areas where stu- dents can study,” Cryderman-We- ber said. “It’s nice there is a blend of the high-tech look and the natural.” Public checks out A&S renovations Professor Dan Genter discusses the chemistry of aspirin during the “Not Now — I Have a Headache” demonstration during the A&S Building open house on Saturday Oct. 26. LCC parent and alumnus Cheryl Campbell (left) discusses genetics during the “It’s in the Genes” experiment that showed participants techniques of analyzing DNA. Student Cherhonda Jones (middle) and her cousin partake in the “Exploring Chroma- tography” experiment to observe which color dyes separate in water-soluble inks. The experiment was conducted by Professor Jason Tew (left). Jessica Ebear, a Welding & Fabrication student at LCC, demonstrates the “Virtual Reality Arc Welding” machine. The device allows students to sim- ulate welding and provides feedback and grades. Photos by Suzanna Powers
