BACONE FALL BREAK EXTENDS TO A FULL WEEK

Though Bacone normally has two days off for Fall Break, this year students and faculty have a full week, from Oct. 5-9.

Vice President and Dean of Faculty Dr. Robert K. Brown said the extension is for “logistical symmetry”.

There was a need to coordinate adult education courses with the main campus schedule, Brown explained.

All dorms closed at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 and reopen at 12 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, according to flyers posted throughout campus.

Director of Student Services Dustin Hopkins encourages students to go home.

“They need to have a breather before completing the rest of the semester,” he said, “and the extended Fall Break gives them the chance to see family and enjoy getting some rest.”

Freshman Ethan Nipps is taking advantage of the lengthy break.

“I’m going home. It is only 45 minutes away,” said Nipps. “Everyone that I know is getting out of here by going home or staying with friends.”

For sophomore Miguel Velasquez, home is far but worth the trip.

“I’m going to Ohio,” he said. “It is between 15 and 23 hours away because I am taking a bus.”

According to Velasquez, flying is expensive, so he opted for a bus ride.

With several Bacone sports in season, some athletes have to stay during Fall Break.

“I play soccer,” said sophomore Crystal Trujillo, exercise science major. “There is a small break to where I could go home, but I’m from California, and the trip isn’t worth the cost.”

Athletic Director Alan Foster confirmed that football, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball will remain on campus due to games and practice.

Denise Wilcox, director of housing, said all football players live in Posey Hall, and women’s soccer, volleyball, and women’s basketball live in McCoy Hall, so those two dorms will remain open only for athletes.

However, Wilcox said staying on campus is an option for other students.

“If there is any student that cannot go home, due to distance and/or cost, they need to come down to housing and register to stay in the Conference Center,” said Wilcox.

A nine-day stay at the Conference Center is $150 and includes double occupancy.

Fall Break flyers tell students that rooms are limited and payment is made at Student Accounts or through arrangements with Financial Aid.

While students and faculty vacate campus next week, administrative offices remain open, according to Executive Assistant to the President Marcia Taylor.

During Fall Break, the dining hall will serve students brunch and dinner for those approved through residential housing to remain on campus, said Wilcox.

For more information, contact Wilcox at 918.781.7215.