USF 1995-96 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 27

Phyllis P. Marshall Center

The Phyllis P. Marshall Center, more so than any other campus facility, serves as a focal point of daily activity for students, faculty, administration, alumni, guests and visitors. Located at the heart of campus at the apex of Cedar Drive, it is the community center of the University, providing a multitude of services and programs. The Marshall Center seeks to add another dimension to the educational experience by providing an environment for informal association outside the classroom. The Marshall Center was designed with the extracurricular life of the student in mind, to provide a sense of central place and identity for the USF student. It is the place to meet new friends, engage in lively discussions, or take advantage of valuable services designed to improve the quality of life of the USF student. In addition, it is the goal of the Marhsall Center to provide meeting space for faculty, alumni and staff, to provide recreational and informational services to the public and to foster a spirit of enthusiasm and community at USF.

The Marshall Center houses a diversity of programs and services: food services, organizational offices, meeting rooms, a Craft Shop, Game Room, study lounges, a travel service, and much more.

The Information Desk, located in the first level lobby, serves as the information center for student activities in the Center and the University. Services available through the Information Desk are discount and other ticket sales, recorded campus tours, residence hall voice mail sign-ups, Tampa area bus schedules, official USF lost and found, I.D. validations, and current events information. Other services located on the first level include a computer lab, USF Federal Credit Union branch with two automatic teller machines, the USF Card Center, Cac/Baccus Office, travel service, copy service and Centre Gallery, a student directed art exhibition space.

The Marshall Center's conference and meeting facilities are available through the Reservations office. Meeting rooms hold from 12 to 1,950 people. Large rooms, such as the 1956 Ballroom, are perfect for dinners, social functions and large conferences.

Food service areas in the Marshall Center include the Tampa Room Food Court and Sweet Sensatons on the first level and Rocky's Empty Keg in the lower level. The USF Club, a restaurant, is located on the fourth floor. Catering for events held in the Marshall Center is available through USF Dining Services for those wishing to hold a luncheon, reception or formal dinner. Arrangements for catering services can be made at the Marshall Center Reservations Office.

The Marshall Center lower level houses Rocky's Empty Keg, The Bull Pen games and arcade area, Centre Studios, Bike Shop, TV room, vending machines, and SAFE Team. The Bull Pen area has billiard tables, video, computer, and pinball games, foosball, table tennis, air hockey, chess, checkers, and card tables. Marshall Games also coordinates tournament and league play. Centre Studios is available to students and non-students with classes offered in ceramics, photography, silkscreening and more. The Bike Shop, located on the lower level west end, provides bicycle repair, supplies, parts and accessories.

The weekly Elm Street Flea Market is coordinated every Wednesday by the Marshall Center. The Market offers vendors, food and a social atmosphere for students.

Other Marshall Center services include a stamp machine and library bookdrop.

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Publication Date: June 1, 1995