Student Union Construction.

[DaddyCajun]

The whole redesign involved putting more attention on Cypress Lake. The new dining facility and union will have 2nd floor areas that overlook the lake. With moving the union building closer to McKinley, there will be a much larger area between the union and the lake. You can get an idea from the renderings on the Carter website previously listed and by Helmut's posted photos.

Is it possible for them to expand the lake any? Make it larger all the way around, so the RED BULL GATOR the Cajuns Mascot would have a larger home then Mike the Tiger at LSUA&MC, and UL could have Troy with Swamp People come shoot a series TRYING to catch the infamous UL RED BULL GATOR!!!

[LaCajunsFan]

Is it possible for them to expand the lake any? Make it larger all the way around, so the RED BULL GATOR the Cajuns Mascot would have a larger home then Mike the Tiger at LSUA&MC, and UL could have Troy with Swamp People come shoot a series TRYING to catch the infamous UL RED BULL GATOR!!!

I am wondering if it is part of the project to re-do the bulkhead around the swamp....does anyone know? In particular, there are many existing parts of the bulkhead that have missing/broken bricks. Plus, it would be MUCH nicer if they tore down the fence portions, and replace it with a brick bulkhead completely encircling the swamp. I wonder in general how much reno is scheduled for all the green spaces around the swamp....including how much will be done for the new plaza area.

[LaCajunsFan]

I came across the floor plans for the new Student Union and thought I'd share:
http://studentunion.louisiana.edu/si...Plans-2012.pdf

[Turbine]

I came across the floor plans for the new Student Union and thought I'd share:
http://studentunion.louisiana.edu/si...Plans-2012.pdf

"ULL" Union.

Own worst enemy.

Question: Does the Theater have a view of the Swamp? Is it an open theatre?

[LaCajunsFan]

"ULL" Union.

Own worst enemy.

Question: Does the Theater have a view of the Swamp? Is it an open theatre?

Don't know for sure, but I highly doubt it. Based on the drawings, the theater seats face the new courtyard......but it would be behind a solid wall. So I think the only view will be of the screen/stage.

[Turbine]

Don't know for sure, but I highly doubt it. Based on the drawings, the theater seats face the new courtyard......but it would be behind a solid wall. So I think the only view will be of the screen/stage.

I asked because in the years after they drained The original Swamp (early 1920's)and before it was re-flooded (early 1940's) UL students used to put on and perform plays in "Cypress Grove"

[LaCajunsFan]

I asked because in the years after they drained The original Swamp (early 1920's)and before it was re-flooded (early 1940's) UL students used to put on and perform plays in "Cypress Grove"

Yeah, I have seen pictures of that.
I am curious as to what work, if any, will be done on the swamp itself, and the bulkhead surrounding it. EG, much earlier on in the post, I think it was said that they will either keep the grill/balcony projecting over the swamp from Guillory hall, or create a replica of it. Also, if anything will be done on the bulkhead. And finally, I think it would be really cool if they would restore the pathway that used to bisect the swamp, which I think existed into the late 60's??

[RedBug58]

Yeah, I have seen pictures of that.
I am curious as to what work, if any, will be done on the swamp itself, and the bulkhead surrounding it. EG, much earlier on in the post, I think it was said that they will either keep the grill/balcony projecting over the swamp from Guillory hall, or create a replica of it. Also, if anything will be done on the bulkhead. And finally, I think it would be really cool if they would restore the pathway that used to bisect the swamp, which I think existed into the late 60's??

When I was a kid, we use to ride our "Sting Rays" to the swamp and fish on that pathway. It was easy, we would always catch!!

[ulXrunner]

Once open, will former students be able to take tour of facility. I would love to see it once it opens.

[CajunEXPRESS]

You want a guided tour, like a museum? Maybe get some of those little earphones with piped in messages. If not just go look at it when in town.

[CajunAmos]

Once open, will former students be able to take tour of facility. I would love to see it once it opens.

Isn't the union always open?

[LaCajunsFan]

When I was a kid, we use to ride our "Sting Rays" to the swamp and fish on that pathway. It was easy, we would always catch!!

Wow...that must've been really cool. Where was the path located (where did it start/end)? Do you know when it was removed, or why?