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January 22, 1987-The Kernel-Page 3
Librarian Raj Ambardeker examines blue prints for the new library expansion project. Photo by Paul.
Library Renovations Are
Relayed By Asbestos Woes
By Diane Janknegt since 1965, the library had to be expanded. The
A little bit later than planned, but finally this expansion will affect all three stories,
summer, the MGC library is going under Today the library has over 82,000 volumes and
renovation and expansion. more than 15,000 items on micro-film, as well as a
Although the plans have been ready since last large collection of audio-visual items. Also, it
fall, the new construction has been delayed receives over 500 magazines, ranging from general
because of some problems with the present interest to specialty publications.
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1965. the contractor put asbestos in it. The expansion will include a museum, consisting
Asbestos, a material used for making fireproof of displays and exhibits; additional offices; ladies’
articles, is health hazardous and must be removed, and men’s restrooms on each floor; and a
For this to be done, the library has to be closed for media-viewing room. Because of the additional
at least two months. Librarian Raj Ambardeker, computer-related courses being taught at MGC,
said that the best time to do this is in the summer there will also be separate computer laboratories,
months. An elevator, and ramps will be added to make
Because of a big growth of the library collection access easier for everyone.
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Biram Chapman
Completes Term
Ass §ensitor 9 s Mile
By Valerie Anderson
George Biram Chapman, a
former Middle Georgia College
journalism major from Vidalia,
has recently completed an in
ternship with former United
.States Senator Mack Mattingly
in Washington, D. C.
Chapman graduated from
Middle Georgia College in June
of 1986. While a student at
MGC, Chapman was editor of
the Kernel and President of the
Rotoract Club during his sopho
more year. He was also a
sophomore superlative, a mem
ber of the President’s club and
was listed in the Who’s Who
Among Junior College Stu
dents. He is currently planning
to attend the University of
Georgia in Athens beginning in
the fall of 1987.
Chapman was one of two
interns chosen from many
applicants. The paid internship
began September 8 and ended
December 12, 1986.
While working with Senator
Mattingly, Chapman “received
valuable insight on govern
mental policies and how things
are done in the federal govern
ment," he told the Kernel. His
important responsibilities in
cluded the collection and re
search of Congressional infor
mation, writing and mailing of
constituent letters, and giving
constituent tours.
While in Washington, Chap
man was present at the White
House campaign rally when
President Ronald Reagan began
his campaign for Republican
Senatorial incumbents and
hopefuls. He also met the
Senate majority leader Bob Dale
of Kansas, and he witnessed
Brazian President Josi Sarnez’s
address to the joint meeting of
the United States Congress.
Mattingly, a Republican from
St. Simon’s Island, was defeat
ed in November by former fifth
district Congressman Wyche
Fowler.
Chapman will return to
Washington in February to
begin an internship under first
district Congressman Lyndsay
Thomas.
Chapman called the intern
ship “a valuable experience
that could help shape my
future."
Former Kernel Editor Biram Chapman talks with out-going Senator Mack
Mattingly as Chapman completes his internship. Photo courtesy Senator
Mattingly’s office.