THE NEW student selling kiosks in front of Colayco Pavilion will provide more venues not only for org activities, but for student entrepreneurship as well.

The kiosks, floored with red brick and concrete, are meant to encourage active student participation in entrepreneurial initiatives, said William Mallari, coordinator for student entrepreneurial activities. However, the kiosks can also be used for non-selling related activities.

Upon completion of the kiosks, 10 slots will be opened for student or org use, said Office of Administrative Offices Director Marie Joy Salita. Construction for the kiosks, which started during the sembreak, is ongoing as of press time.

“A very good space”

Mallari said the Ateneo cannot afford to lease out land if students will only use franchise stores, or caterers, to earn commissions. “As far as I am concerned, that is history already,” he said.

“I want [the students]…to use the student organization experience…to synthesize the theories and principles they’re learning inside the classroom,” Mallari added.

He also said that the kiosks will be “a very good space” for students to conduct activities throughout the school year.

“For aesthetic purposes alone, the kiosks look very good though unfinished…That alone is very good in any business,” said Mallari.

He also said that since the kiosks are new, they will also spark student interest, which will be an advantage for activities.

The kiosks will be available to orgs during the first semester, and management majors who take up Leadership and Strategy classes for the second semester. Exceptions can be made on a case-to-case basis for the first semester, said Salita.

Under construction

As of press time, Salita said her office is drafting the rates and particular guidelines for safety, handling, and sales of the kiosks. “It’s a different rental fee schedule, but we assure that we’re keeping it to the minimum,” she said.

The kiosks will have washing areas and posts for propping up tents. The usual procedure for reserving venues will be followed for the kiosks, said Salita.