By ERIN MARTIN
erin@du2.byu.edu
The Ernest L. Wilkinson Center changed its name to the Ernest L. Wilkinson Student Center.
The Board of Trustees approved the name change in November. Some students are confused about the need for the name change. Some do not feel it is a serious issue.
Lisa Mueller, 22, a junior from Issaquah, Wash., majoring in English teaching, said, 'Why? Is it more politically correct or something?'
Student Life Vice President Alton L. Wade said the ELWC was never formally identified as the student center.
'We wanted to formalize it as a student center and keep the Wilkinson name,' Wade said.
David Hale, 21, a sophomore from Sandy, majoring in international politics and economics, said, 'I think everyone should feel welcome, not just students.'
A new name usually entails various costs for changes in letterhead, addresses, catalogs and signs.
'I wonder how much it's going to cost,' said Travis Woolf, 21, a junior from Sandy, majoring in humanities.
Wade said there is not a large cost associated with the name change. Administration anticipated the name change and it will be easy to slip in the new name.
The old name will continue on official documents until they run out. The new name and the new acronym (WSC) will appear as new catalogs and publications are printed.
Wade said there will be some small costs, but 'the cost is nothing to cause anyone any heartburn.'
The ELWC, or the WSC, is commonly known among students as the 'Wilk.' Wade said it will not be as easy to refer to it by this nickname. However, it will not be offensive if people continue to call it as such.
John Chadwick, 18, a freshman from Sandy, majoring in journalism, said, 'I prefer it to stay the same for tradition's sake.'
There was no formal ceremony or announcement about the change of the name. Chadwick and other students did not know the name was changed.
'We are happy to formally recognize it as the official student center,' Wade said.