Last week we queried what campus building had a topping-off ceremony in January 1966. The answer? The Medical Center. Construction workers poured 56,000 cubic yards that day to complete the east tower. The random correct guessers are Gisela Santiago, Emily Rice, and Jonathan Harris. E-mail pr@llu.edu to claim your prize, which must be picked up within 60 days.
We also asked people to add what item they would toss into the concrete during a topping off ceremony. According to the project superintendent at the time, coins were one tradition. People’s answers included:
• Today, I would put my cell phone into the cement because I can’t seem to get away from it otherwise.
• I would toss a yellow rose flower for promise of a new beginning.
• I would toss pennies and only pennies so if they land face up ... most people will think they have good luck most of the day!
• I would have included a copy of the current room rates.
• I would toss in a prayer & a scripture verse from Revelation 21:4 – “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.”
Good ideas, everyone!
Today’s question is about some of our organization’s original faculty members. The College of Medical Evangelists began in 1909 with just 15 faculty members. Among them were two female physicians. Can you name either of them? Send your answer to pr@llu.edu by midnight Monday, January 13, for a chance to win.