![]() ![]() He refers to a more hands-on and interactive pedagogy rather than strict classroom lecture and assigned readings. "The way professors teach has changed," Meis said. ![]() This summer, a commercial business will take over the space. ![]() An electric typewriter sits on her desk, and behind her, shelves that once held inventory and other records and documents now stand empty as so much has become stored in the chips and other electronic systems.īut just as students now purchase their textbooks online, or through a "borrowing" site, the Adams State University Bookstore will close its doors on the past. Martinez’ office reflects some of the older supplies mixed in with newer technology. "Working with kids keeps you young," Meis said.īoth Martinez and Meis do not hesitate to comment on the changes in college bookstores over the past decades, but especially in the last few years. "Customer relations, inventory management, and time management are certain things that come to mind that I have already begun to apply to my life that I learned while working at the Adams State Bookstore." We feel like they are all our kids."Ĭurrently, Kelley is interning with the State Land Board of Colorado. Darrell always put me in a good mood, and Loretta always made me feel like the work I was doing was valued."Īn Adams State alumnus Meis ’81 said the work in the bookstore helps prepare the students for the professional world. "My favorite aspect of working there was by far the people I got to work with. Graduating this spring, Kole Kelley ’16 worked in the Bookstore for the last three years. "We watch them mature and become confident adults." "They come in so young, often with no work experience," she said. Martinez remembers when they employed up to 26 students during an academic year. "We have now had children of former work-study students come in and apply for a position," Meis said. The bookstore hired many students through the decades for work-study positions. Throughout inventory, book buy-backs, summer side-walk sales, and the day-to-day running of the business, they have enjoyed their careers, especially the interaction with students, faculty and staff. Darrell Meis and Loretta Martinez retired from the Adams State Bookstore this spring. They finish each other’s sentences, remember special moments over the course of 25 years and fondly reminisce about children, students, and other favorites. Director of the Adams State Bookstore and Grizzly Den, Darrell Meis remembers favorite aspects of his career. ![]()
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