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Riley Eike, a communication major, said she is upset that she wont be able to get much use out
of the new building as a senior. She said she will definitely use it when its open. Eike is also
excited that small things, like the bird bath, are still intact.
The building is renamed as the McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministries. Di Spigno
said the name Merton will morph into meaning something more on campus.
We have [Thomas Mertons] documents, teaching plans, books and manuscripts, he said.
Ministries has already begun moving his work to the library. There are preliminary plans in
progress to have an interactive museum that will emphasize more of his spirituality, which was a
dream of Sr. Margaret Carneys, according to Di Spigno.
The construction will be closed in time to avoid the issue of inclement weather, said Winger.
Although the finished product is eight months away, Di Spigno said theres a possibility of a
capping ceremony. He said this is when the last steel beam is attached to the building and it will
be a significant event to finish a 30-foot-high tower.
It was a hub of activity 24/7 in a building that was rundown. Now, it will be a new building to
reflect the [schools] mission, Winger said.