University Day Continued from Page 2C Facilities Services provides the bark, flowers, tools, power wash ers and other help for the event, said Tim King, grounds supervi sor for the University. It provided 3,000 cubic yards of bark mulch worth $4,000 as well as $4,000 worth of flowers. King said the University would have bought the bark mulch anyway, and a major ex pense in planting flowers is the labor involved. Because planting flowers is expensive, fewer flow ers would be planted without University Day, King said. The day is so successful that other universities have contacted King, asking how they can repli cate it. He felt the day would not work if the administration were to push it on students. He added that it is worth the effort because vandalism, littering and other problems are less severe because of University Day. “It has to be a student-run orga nization,” he said. One of the University staff members who donated her time commented on the event. “It’s fun to get out and feel like you’re a part of the commu nity,” said Priscilla Lewis, an of fice specialist for research ser vices. IS A nun ilia (km wi/hmcraUl Helga Nelson, who has been an employee of grounds maintenance for 10 years, plants flowers near Friendly Hall. .. Oregon daily emerald WORLDWIDE wwwuJaityemerahlcom great people, great fun. great experience. Don't miss out. Work for your college paper. For more information on how to freelance for the Oregon Daily Emerald call 346-5511. You’re invited to our Open House. Stop by Saturday, May 14th for our University Commons Open House. Well be at our Leasing Office to answer all your questions and to show you just why University Commons is uncommonly good. We re already pre-leasing our spacious, fully furnished 1,2, & 4 bedroom apartments for the Fall of‘99. CALL NOW 338-4000! 720E. 13th Ave. Suite 301 • Leasing Office Hours: Saturday: 10-4, Mon-Fri: 8:30-6 Featuring: • Washer & Dryer in each apartment • Private bedrooms/individual leases • FuUy Equipped Kitchen • Reserved Parking • Covered bike racks • Fitness Center & Rec Room • Computer Lab/Student Services • Swimming Pool/VolleybaU & Basketball Courts T TNI VERSITV VJ ijBiM X ♦ COMMONS* □ms Hf* i i| ji 'I to”irHrHh