Westminster College Bookstore Reopens in New Student Center

The Westminster College Bookstore has reopened in the Andrew J. McKelvey Campus Center, a $14 million center which opened in May.

"Our customers are excited about our expanded space in this gorgeous building," said Linda Butler, bookstore clerk. "I'm proud to be here. It's a little like moving into a new house&we are still finding out where things fit."

According to Larry Ratvasky, owner's representative at Westminster College, the bookstore area has changed a great deal since its original location in Walton-Mayne. The old bookstore area in Walton-Mayne Union Building was 1,250 square feet, but the new bookstore has nearly doubled in size to 2,400 square feet. The textbook are has also increased from 825 square feet to 1,275 square feet, while storage area has increased from 375 square feet to 585 square feet.

"My textbook area is wide open with windows that offer a spectacular view," said Kay Galanski, textbook clerk. "The counter service will be open as usual for the first week of classes, then students can select the books they need or that just interest them."

"Our displays are more customer friendly, and our window displays can attractively feature items," said Renay Montgomery, bookstore clerk. "We have new shipments arriving daily that we can display in this cheery atmosphere."

The bookstore is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-noon, while school is in session. For more information, contact Sandra Shearer, bookstore manager, at (724) 946-7218 or e-mail shearesl@westminster.edu.