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词条 Price Center
释义

  1. History

      East expansion  

  2. Art installations

  3. Arson incident

  4. Amenities

      Restaurants    Services    New to Price Center  

  5. Previous outlets

  6. Awards

  7. References

  8. External links

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Price Center is a student center located in the center of the University of California San Diego campus, just south of Geisel Library. As one of the largest student centers in the country, Price Center serves more than 30,000 visitors a day.[4] Price Center offers a variety of services, places, and spaces geared to the needs of students including fast food restaurants, the campus bookstore, a movie theater, and offices for various student organizations.

History

In the early 1980s, UC San Diego found that its existing Student Center in Muir College was unequipped to handle the more than 12,000 students that were enrolled at the university. As a result, UC San Diego suffered from reduced student involvement and a sense of apathy across campus.[5] Additionally, the lack of on-campus social space contributed to the fact that nearly 60% of UCSD students at the time commuted to school. In November 1983, a survey of 2,000 UCSD students indicated a pressing need for a new student union.[6] That same school year, students passed a referendum that raised their student fees from $12.50 per quarter to $37.50 per quarter, for the purpose of constructing a University Center that would house fast food restaurants, a movie theater, and offices for student organizations.[5] The proposed University Center, sited southeast of the existing Central Library, was originally estimated to cost $9 million to construct, but the Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz design approved by the UC Regents would be an $18.6 million facility with an added pub, ballroom, and bookstore.[7]

Construction on the center was initially met with some opposition, as student members of the Committee for Responsible Spending argued that the fee increase was passed due to unethical actions by the Student Center Board.[6] However, construction workers broke ground in the summer of 1986, with completion scheduled for late 1988. In 1987, retail mogul Sol Price donated $2 million to the construction of the center, an act which was then one of the largest donations in university history and resulted in it being named for him.[8] The ribbon-cutting ceremony on 21 April 1989 was interrupted by protestors who called the $19.6 million structure the "High Price Center", but the game room and circular plaza were met with enthusiasm.[9] While the old Student Center remained open, Price Center went on to become the main hub of campus.[12]

East expansion

By 2002, it was becoming increasingly clear that even Price Center and the Student Center combined would be unable to support UC San Diego's projected enrollment, which was expected to surpass 30,000 students by 2010. A student-initiated task force recommended several renovations to the Student Center, and an expansion of Price Center. The expansion was to be anchored by a 24-hour study lounge surrounded by late-night fast food restaurants, as well as a grocery store, post office, and retail services. In the spring of 2003, students approved a fee increase of $39/quarter to fund the new facility. One of the stipulations of the fee increase was that it would not take place until the facility was constructed and opened.[10] The student fee gathered roughly $46 million for the expansion, with the remainder coming from various campus accounts.[12]

A 2005 report on overall campus satisfaction determined that the Price Center expansion would be best served by focusing on three areas: "building a sense of community on campus, improving the intellectual and social connection between faculty and students and creating a stronger identity for the school by increasing publicity of its accomplishments."[11] The architect for the expansion, Mehrdad Yazdani, was faced with the challenge of integrating the expansion into the existing facility, while redesigning the surrounding area to create an "urban center".[12] The design for Price Center East featured a central four-story atrium which connected to the exterior of the university through a series of plazas and staircases. The adjacent Town Square and shuttle loop, too, were redesigned to create a downtown for UC San Diego students.[13]

The University celebrated the opening of the Price Center East on 18 May 2008.[14] The grand staircase connecting Town Square and the second story opened shortly afterwards.[15]

Art installations

Price Center features one Stuart Collection piece and two other major university art installations. Former UC San Diego faculty member Barbara Kruger's Another is a 74-foot long mural installed upon the completion of the Price Center East expansion in 2008. It is on the western wall of the central atrium. The mural features two clocks that are punctuated with terrazzo-like phrases that begin with the word "ANOTHER". Two LED displays serve as news tickers, scrolling rapidly with current events from an AP stream. The mural integrates with the building through blocks on the atrium floor featuring quotes from well-known artists and scientists.[16]

The south entrances to the building, on the Triton Steps, are flanked by alumnus and sculptor Manuelita Brown's Triton,[17] a 750-pound bronze sculpture that honors the university's mascot, King Triton. It was unveiled on 13 October 2008 by Chancellor Marye Ann Fox. The sculpture had been planned ten years earlier by the graduating classes of 1998 and 1999, as part of an effort to increase campus pride.[18]

On 11 February 2015, Chancellor Pradeep Khosla unveiled the Black Legacy Mural, a 17-by-40-foot mural depicting various African-American leaders smiling behind two African-American children, the grandchildren of artist Andrea Rushing. The mural, located behind Dlush on the first floor of Price Center East, is supplemented by a set of 23 tabletops which highlight the various individuals depicted.[19]

Arson incident

On 3 December 2013, surveillance tapes showed two young women setting two fires on the first and second floors of Price Center.[20] On 7 February 2014, UCSD student Holly Nguyen was arrested on suspicion of setting the fires, and UCSD student Maya Land was arrested shortly thereafter. The two students, who received eight separate charges, were believed to be connected to the Earth Liberation Front, an eco-terrorism group. This was because the fires occurred the same day that the University Centers Advisory Board voted to replace Espresso Roma with Starbucks Coffee, angering campus fair trade activists.[21] Both suspects eventually pleaded guilty to felony reckless endangerment.[22]

Amenities

Restaurants

Price Center West (Plaza food court)
  • Jamba Juice
  • Lemongrass Farm Fresh Plates[23]
  • Panda Express
  • Perks coffee shop (inside bookstore)
  • Round Table Pizza
  • Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill
  • Shogun Sushi and Teriyaki
  • Shogun Noodle Fusion
  • Starbucks Coffee[24]
  • Subway
Price Center East (Atrium food court)
  • Bombay Coast (Indian food)
  • Burger King
  • Santorini Greek Island Grill
  • Seed + Sprout
  • Tapioca Express
  • Zanzibar Cafe at The Loft

Services

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First floor
  • Price Center Theater
  • UCSD Box Office
  • UCSD Bookstore and Perks coffee shop
  • UCSD Postal Center
  • Chase bank branch
  • Sunshine Market grocery store
  • Sustainability Resource Center
  • The Zone wellness center
  • Triton Lounge (computer lab)
  • One Button (recording studio)
  • Group study rooms
  • Commuter kitchen
  • Commuter lockers
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Second floor
  • Outback Adventures surf shop
  • Kaplan test prep center
  • The Loft nightclub
  • Gameroom (pool hall)
  • Salon 101 (hair salon)
  • West ballrooms
  • East ballroom
  • Dance studio
  • Art studio
  • Cross-Cultural Center
  • Inter-Tribal Resource Center
  • Student organization offices
  • Meeting rooms
  • Study lounges
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Third floor
  • University Centers administration offices
  • The One Stop (student organization resource center)
  • Center for Student Involvement
  • Center for Communication and Leadership Development
  • Student organization offices
  • Graphic studio
  • Meeting rooms
  • Alumni affairs offices
  • Event Services offices
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Fourth floor
  • Meeting rooms
  • Senate chambers
  • Student leadership offices
  • Governance chambers[25]
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Previous outlets

The following is a list of stores and services once provided by the Price Center, and their replacements.

Store Closure Description Replaced By
Tia Molly's 2001 Mexican food Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill
Woks Up 2003 Asian cuisine Panda Express
Star Wraps 2004 Sandwiches and wraps Tacone Wraps
Tacone Wraps 2012 Sandwiches and wraps Panda Express (Additional Storefront Space)
Wendy's 2007 Burgers Burger King
Espresso Roma 2014 Coffee and pastries Starbucks Coffee[26]
Dlush[27] 2016[28][29] Sandwiches and drinks Seed + Sprout

Awards

Price Center and the Price Center East expansion have won numerous architectural awards, including:

  • 2005 - American Institute of Architects (AIA) San Diego: Unbuilt Category Honor Award[30]
  • 2005 - Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design: American Architecture Award[30]
  • 2009 - American Institute of Architects (AIA) San Diego: Honor Award[31]
  • 2011 - Association of College Unions International (ACUI): Facility Design Award[32]

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=University of California, San Diego Price Center East Facility Condition Analysis|url=http://universitycenters.ucsd.edu/documents/PCE%206862_UCSD_FCA%20Report.pdf|website=UCSD University Centers|publisher=ISES Corporation|accessdate=18 July 2017|ref=PC East Facility Condition Analysis|date=15 September 2010}}
2. ^{{cite web|title=University of California, San Diego Price Center West Facility Condition Analysis|url=http://universitycenters.ucsd.edu/documents/PCW%206701_UCSD_FCA%20Report.pdf|website=UCSD University Centers|publisher=ISES Corporation|accessdate=18 July 2017|ref=PC West Facility Condition Analysis|date=15 September 2010}}
3. ^Price Center Parking
4. ^http://theuniversitycenters.ucsd.edu/aboutus.php
5. ^{{cite news|last1=Willon|first1=Phil|title=AS Forum: SCB Elections|url=http://libraries.ucsd.edu/xdre/damsAccess?ds=solr/dams4&subject=bb71001306&file=1-1.pdf|accessdate=3 March 2015|work=UCSD Guardian|issue=10|date=3 May 1984|ref=1984 Student Center Advisory Board Chairman Elections|page=2}}
6. ^{{cite news|last1=Kreuger|first1=Paul|last2=Matthews|first2=Neal|last3=Arnold|first3=Thomas|last4=Opincar|first4=Randy|title=Student Centers on Dispute|url=http://archives.sandiegoreader.com/1984/sdreader-19840607.pdf|accessdate=2 March 2015|work=San Diego Reader|issue=22|date=7 June 1984|ref=Student Centers on Dispute}}
7. ^{{cite web|last1=Lowenberg|first1=Paul|title=UC Regents approve design of University Center|url=http://libraries.ucsd.edu/xdre/damsAccess?ds=solr/dams4&subject=bb13323470&file=1-2.pdf|website=University Archives|publisher=UC San Diego|accessdate=3 March 2015|ref=UC Regents approve design of University Center|date=20 March 1986}}
8. ^{{cite web|last1=Cox|first1=Winifred|title=University Center approved by Regents, named "Price Center"|url=http://libraries.ucsd.edu/xdre/damsAccess?ds=solr/dams4&subject=bb4677082j&file=1-2.pdf|publisher=University Archives|accessdate=3 March 2015|ref=University Center approved by Regents, named "Price Center"}}
9. ^{{cite news|last1=Sutro|first1=Dick|title=Price Center an Attractive, if Disputed, UCSD Addition|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1989-04-26/news/vw-1887_1_student-center-rounded-food-court|accessdate=February 26, 2015|work=Los Angeles Times|date=April 26, 1989|ref=Price Center an Attractive, if Disputed, UCSD Addition}}
10. ^{{cite web|title=University Centers History|url=http://universitycenters.ucsd.edu/aboutus_expansion_history.php|accessdate=5 March 2015|ref=history}}
11. ^{{cite web |url=http://legacy.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20080513/news_1m13expand.html |title=Price Center East gives UCSD new activity hub |last=Sierra |first=Tanya |date=13 May 2008 |publisher=The San Diego Union-Tribune |accessdate=26 November 2009}}
12. ^{{cite journal|last1=Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design |title=Price Center East |journal=Architectural Record |date=November 2009 |page=894 |url=http://media.cannondesign.com/uploads/publication/e72dae83f34d5059bcaaaea5e9b5bb4bab0ba169.pdf |accessdate=1 March 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811110456/http://media.cannondesign.com/uploads/publication/e72dae83f34d5059bcaaaea5e9b5bb4bab0ba169.pdf |archivedate=August 11, 2014 }}
13. ^UCSD magazine published by UCSD Alumni details Triton Downtown
14. ^{{cite web |url=http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/thisweek/2008/05/19_pce-launch.asp |title=Campus Celebrates Opening of Price Center Expansion with Launch Party |last=Patringenaru |first=Ioana |date=19 May 2008 |publisher=UCSD |accessdate=26 November 2009}}
15. ^{{cite news|last1=Jamason|first1=Paul|title=Price Center East Opens at UCSD|url=http://sdurban.com/?p=198|accessdate=18 July 2017|work=SD Urban|date=13 May 2008|ref=Price Center East Opens at UCSD}}
16. ^{{cite web|title=Barbara Kruger, Another|url=http://stuartcollection.ucsd.edu/artists/kruger.shtml|website=Stuart Collection|publisher=UC San Diego|accessdate=7 March 2015|ref=Barbara Kruger, Another}}
17. ^{{cite news|last1=Bowen|first1=Will|title=Encinitas sculptor creates tribute to Sojourner Truth|url=http://www.encinitasadvocate.com/news/2015/feb/13/manuelita-brown-sojourner-truth-sculpture/|accessdate=29 August 2016|work=Encinitas Advocate|publisher=The San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC|date=13 February 2015|ref=Encinitas sculptor creates tribute to Sojourner Truth}}
18. ^{{cite web|title=UCSD Unveils New Triton Sculpture At Price Center East|url=http://www.ucsdtritons.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=1605602|website=UCSD Tritons|publisher=UC San Diego|accessdate=1 March 2015|ref=UCSD Unveils New Triton Sculpture At Price Center East}}
19. ^{{cite news|last1=Johnson|first1=Erika|title=UC San Diego Unveils New Black Legacy Mural|url=http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/feature/uc_san_diego_unveils_new_black_legacy_mural|accessdate=7 March 2015|work=thisweek@ucsandiego|publisher=UC San Diego|date=19 February 2015|ref=UC San Diego Unveils New Black Legacy Mural}}
20. ^{{cite news|last1=Ponting|first1=Bob|title=Student arrested for arson at UCSD|url=http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/02/07/student-arrested-for-arson-at-ucsd/|accessdate=8 March 2015|publisher=Fox 5 San Diego|date=7 February 2014|ref=Student arrested for arson at UCSD}}
21. ^{{cite news|last1=Allyn|first1=Richard|title=UCSD arson suspects accused of eco-terrorism|url=http://www.cbs8.com/story/24876946/ucsd-arson-suspects-accused-of-eco-terrorism|accessdate=8 March 2015|agency=CBS 8 San Diego|date=3 March 2014|ref=UCSD arson suspects accused of eco-terrorism}}
22. ^{{cite news|last1=Konstantinovic|first1=Aleksandra|title=Two UCSD Students Plead Guilty to Setting Student Center Fire|url=http://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2014/09/10/two-ucsd-students-plead-guilty-setting-student-center-fire/|accessdate=8 March 2015|work=Times of San Diego|date=10 September 2014|ref=Two UCSD Students Plead Guilty to Setting Student Center Fire}}
23. ^{{cite news|last1=Liang|first1=Justine|title=Starbucks, UCEN Continue Talks|url=http://ucsdguardian.org/2014/04/03/starbucks-ucen-continue-talks/|accessdate=31 January 2016|work=UCSD Guardian|date=3 April 2014|ref=Starbucks, UCEN Continue Talks}}
24. ^{{cite news|last1=Santos|first1=Kevin|title=Starbucks Coffee Opens at Price Center|url=http://ucsdguardian.org/2015/10/28/starbucks-coffee-to-open-tomorrow-at-price-center/|accessdate=31 January 2016|work=UCSD Guardian|date=28 October 2015|ref=Starbucks Coffee Opens at Price Center}}
25. ^{{cite web|title=Price Center floor plan|url=http://universitycenters.ucsd.edu/documents/UCen_PCFloorPlanColor.pdf|website=University Centers|publisher=University of California, San Diego|accessdate=28 August 2016|ref=Price Center floor plan}}
26. ^{{cite news|last1=Martin|first1=Laira|title=Starbucks to Replace Espresso Roma|url=http://ucsdguardian.org/2013/12/05/starbucks-to-replace-espresso-roma/|accessdate=February 2, 2015|work=UCSD Guardian|publisher=University of California, San Diego|date=December 5, 2013|ref=starbucks}}
27. ^{{cite news|last1=Dakin|first1=Hillary|title=Site Seen: Dlush|url=http://ucsdguardian.org/2013/10/30/site-seen-dlush/|accessdate=3 March 2015|work=UCSD Guardian|date=30 October 2013|ref=Site Seen: Dlush}}
28. ^{{cite web|last1=Wang|first1=Luke|title=University Centers Advisory Board (UCAB) Statement to the Public Regarding D’Lush at the Price Center|url=https://www.edocr.com/v/k7e18znb/lukewang0/university-centers-advisory-board-ucab-statement-to-the-public-regarding-dlush-at-the-price-center-|publisher=University Centers Advisory Board|accessdate=10 August 2016|ref=Dlush Eviction}}
29. ^{{cite news|last1=Zamudio|first1=Matthew|title=D’Lush Evicted After Failing To Pay Rent|url=https://medium.com/@MatthewZamudio/dlush-evicted-after-failing-to-pay-rent-52e24bc577ea#.a25mhzbkr|accessdate=10 August 2016|work=Medium|ref=Guardian Staff: D’Lush Evicted After Failing To Pay Rent}}
30. ^{{cite news|last1=Mueller|first1=Paul|title=UCSD Price Center Design Earns Prestigious National Architecture Award|url=http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/archive/newsrel/general/PCexpansionAward.asp|accessdate=7 March 2015|work=UCSD News Releases|publisher=UC San Diego|date=27 July 2005|ref=UCSD Price Center Design Earns Prestigious National Architecture Award}}
31. ^{{cite web|title=Price Center East|url=http://www.cannondesign.com/projects/project-catalog/price-center-east/|website=CannonDesign|accessdate=7 March 2015|ref=Price Center East - CannonDesign}}
32. ^{{cite web|title=Awards/Press|url=http://universitycenters.ucsd.edu/aboutus_awards_and_press.php|website=University Centers UCSD|publisher=UC San Diego|accessdate=7 March 2015|ref=University Centers Awards and Press}}

External links

  • The UCSD University Centers: Price Center and Student Center
  • UCSD University Centers Expansion Homepage
  • ASUCSD University Centers Advisory Board
{{University of California San Diego}}

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