My college alma mater (and Nikki's) just closed their doors forever last week. Pillsbury College had been struggling or well over a decade, and finally had to close their doors for good to avoid going deeper into dept during these already uncertain financial times.
I have mixed feelings about it - the signs were there that this day might come, but it's still sad nonetheless.
I stopped by the school during a trip home from Des Moines for work in late October. It was a beautiful Fall evening, and the memories came flooding back.
The picture above is of "Old Main." This is the administration building, as well as the chapel/theater where I performed in several plays along with my senior speech recital.
This is a picture of the center of the campus. That's the dining hall straight ahead.
Here's a picture inside the library - one of my favorite places during my years at Pills. The furniture has been rearranged, but this is roughly where I'd sit for a couple hours a week reading the most recent magazines, newspapers, and periodicals - as well as doing some class reading. It was quiet - just the way I remembered it.
This is a view from the center of the campus looking out toward the soccer field where I placed for 4 seasons. Clearwaters Hall is on the right - this is where most of the faculty offices were located.
This is the men's dorm - where I lived for 3 years. Not much has changed inside, other than updating the furniture.
If I ever could have a job that afforded every opportunity to waste tons of time, this is what I'd do.
My college alma mater (and Nikki's) just closed their doors forever last week. Pillsbury College had been struggling or well over a decade, and finally had to close their doors for good to avoid going deeper into dept during these already uncertain financial times.
This is a picture of the center of the campus. That's the dining hall straight ahead.
Here's a picture inside the library - one of my favorite places during my years at Pills. The furniture has been rearranged, but this is roughly where I'd sit for a couple hours a week reading the most recent magazines, newspapers, and periodicals - as well as doing some class reading. It was quiet - just the way I remembered it.
This is a view from the center of the campus looking out toward the soccer field where I placed for 4 seasons. Clearwaters Hall is on the right - this is where most of the faculty offices were located.
This is the men's dorm - where I lived for 3 years. Not much has changed inside, other than updating the furniture.
Cousin Dan had the idea to go to Chicago for an MLS soccer game. Since my parents were still living in Chicago, it made for a fairly easy trip since we could stay at their house while there.
