January 15-16, 2004

 

ITEM 122-1010-R0104��������������� Authorization to Name the Transfer Station Building the Marlice McMahon Transit Center; The University of Montana - Missoula

 

THAT:�������������������������������������� Consistent with Board of Regents� Policy 1004.1, Naming of Buildings, the Board of Regents of the Montana University System authorizes The University of Montana-Missoula to name the new south campus transfer station the �Marlice McMahon Transit Center.�

 

EXPLANATION:����������������������� The new facility will serve as an office complex for the Missoula/Ravalli Transportation Management Association, Mountain Line Bus Transfer site, and The University of Montana Park-Ride shuttle bus service area.� The multi-modal complex will also include public restrooms, customer service storage, and provide off-hour parking for intramural and varsity athletic events.

 

Marlice McMahon was an individual who made an outstanding contribution to The University of Montana during her 24 years of service.� She was a successful supervisor of 8-10 student employees each year.� She also helped make the transition from a hand-sorted manual parking program to the computerized parking management systems now in use. Over the years many visiting alumni have sought her out.� She had a positive effect on people�s lives.