Summer brings change to campus
Jessica Paulik
Issue date: 4/23/09 Section: News
This summer, Capital will be working on 58 projects that will affect
Campus Center, residence halls, maintenance facilities, and classroom
buildings.
One of the most noticeable renovations to happen over the summer is
the new water feature in front of Yochum Hall.
According to Nichole Johnson, Assistant Director of Public Relations,
a longtime friend and supporter of the university has donated money
for it, and construction is to begin once school lets out.
The idea and hope is that it will be a gather space that can be used
for socializing or studying, with some sentimental meaning behind it.
The Mezzanine in the Campus Center will be completely redone with new
furniture and a new color scheme.
Todd Shaver, Director of Student Activities, discussed the new plans,
which include a stage at the front of the room, along with a serving
station where beverages and food will be served.
Deb Savage, General Manager of Parkhurst, said that the final plans
for what will be served are still in the deciding stage.
The area will feature sitting areas as well as a billiards area, and a cove to study or use for group events.
Remodeling is set to begin in May, and will be finished by the time school begins in August.
Along with these two major projects, some smaller ones will take place as well.
A few classrooms should be seeing some new equipment: Battelle will get new microscopes and the conservatory will receive a concert piano.
Huber-Spielman will see modified fire alarms, all new windows, and will be ADA compliant.
Cotterman's improvements include bathroom and plumbing work as well as the heating and air conditioning systems.
Better functioning kitchenettes are also in the plans, and better furniture will also be assessed. Schaaf will not see construction workers until the summer of 2010.
Blackmore Library's heating and air conditioning system will be worked on, and the electric and fire alarms will be updated.
The Otto Meyer Service Center is looking to be turned into a new admissions center which will hopefully be ready by August.
The tennis courts are scheduled to be resurfaced, as well.
As far as broad improvements go, Cap is trying to get a P.A. system in places as well as televisions to more efficiently spread emergency notifications to the campus.
Blue emergency phones are also expected to be installed. New evacuation plans will be formed and posted as well as be available online.
All of these renovations and improvements are set to begin as school is out in May.
They are set to be completed by the time students return for classes in the fall.
jpaulik@capital.edu
Campus Center, residence halls, maintenance facilities, and classroom
buildings.
One of the most noticeable renovations to happen over the summer is
the new water feature in front of Yochum Hall.
According to Nichole Johnson, Assistant Director of Public Relations,
a longtime friend and supporter of the university has donated money
for it, and construction is to begin once school lets out.
The idea and hope is that it will be a gather space that can be used
for socializing or studying, with some sentimental meaning behind it.
The Mezzanine in the Campus Center will be completely redone with new
furniture and a new color scheme.
Todd Shaver, Director of Student Activities, discussed the new plans,
which include a stage at the front of the room, along with a serving
station where beverages and food will be served.
Deb Savage, General Manager of Parkhurst, said that the final plans
for what will be served are still in the deciding stage.
The area will feature sitting areas as well as a billiards area, and a cove to study or use for group events.
Remodeling is set to begin in May, and will be finished by the time school begins in August.
Along with these two major projects, some smaller ones will take place as well.
A few classrooms should be seeing some new equipment: Battelle will get new microscopes and the conservatory will receive a concert piano.
Huber-Spielman will see modified fire alarms, all new windows, and will be ADA compliant.
Cotterman's improvements include bathroom and plumbing work as well as the heating and air conditioning systems.
Better functioning kitchenettes are also in the plans, and better furniture will also be assessed. Schaaf will not see construction workers until the summer of 2010.
Blackmore Library's heating and air conditioning system will be worked on, and the electric and fire alarms will be updated.
The Otto Meyer Service Center is looking to be turned into a new admissions center which will hopefully be ready by August.
The tennis courts are scheduled to be resurfaced, as well.
As far as broad improvements go, Cap is trying to get a P.A. system in places as well as televisions to more efficiently spread emergency notifications to the campus.
Blue emergency phones are also expected to be installed. New evacuation plans will be formed and posted as well as be available online.
All of these renovations and improvements are set to begin as school is out in May.
They are set to be completed by the time students return for classes in the fall.
jpaulik@capital.edu
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