Re: blah center

["Denise A. Pani" <enpani@alpha.nlu.edu>]

Every semester I tell the tutors that the bulletin board (which covers 
most of one, long wall) and the walls are there's to decorate as they 
please.

So, about every two years, we get a new theme.  

I've brought posters from a trip to Colorado, and a poster on reading 
from the Libary of Congress gift shop.  Students have supplied posters of 
their favorite artists as well as pictures from old calendars and placed. 
 One wall--top to bottom--has an eclectic collection of Norman Rockwell, 
scenic prints, and computer-drawn images. 

I also give them free reign to arrange the room as they like.  Sometimes 
I help, but my suggestions are usually voted down. ;)

I am always amazed at their creativity and energy and FRUGALNESS.

Denise 

 


>Subject:     blah center
>Sent:        10/12/98 2:11 PM
>Received:    10/12/98 2:18 PM
>From:        MCCANNJ@BAYDENOC.CC.MI.US
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>To:          wcenter@ttacs6.ttu.edu, wcenter@ttacs6.ttu.edu
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>On a lighter note, I'm wondering if anyone has any decorating ideas for 
>writing centers? This is my first year in our center, and I'm trying to 
>liven it up a bit. After the last director took down her kitty posters, 
>the walls are now a sterile white. I've looked in several catalogs, but 
>most of the posters are too kiddish. I'm torn between trying to create an 
>academic, inspirational atmostphere (utilizing those motivational posters 
>that I'm actually not too fond of) or a fun, upbeat center with lots of 
>color and an eclectic mix of posters. I know this may seem like sort of a 
>lame concern to many, but, to me, it's all part of creating a comfortable 
>atmosphere. Anybody have any ideas? What sort of stuff is hanging on your 
>walls? Thanks.
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