Summer of 2024 – Construction Projects

Summer is a time for relaxation, road trips, sun and sand, family time… and campus projects! Over the summer months, our University Facilities Capital Planning & Project Management team plans and executes many campus upgrades to make your University experience more beautiful, comfortable and enjoyable. From new furniture to a new coffee connection, to sidewalks and baseball fields… we cannot wait to share what we’ve been up to!

Starbucks

Complete renovation of Cafe Diem to Starbucks Cafe. Need we say more? We have a Starbucks on campus!

Sprague Library

New study furniture has been installed throughout the library. Check it out!

Schmitt Hall

• Room 327 – New lounge furniture for your lounging pleasure.

• Room 329 – CSAM Innovation & Design Lab – Refresh of the existing space includes new paint, lighting, furniture & 3D printing equipment.

1515 Broad Street

Two new Neuroscience Labs have been installed as well as new shared office support space.

University Police Department Headquarters 

Structural repairs and interior renovation of the University Police Headquarters including both locker rooms, new shower room, new ADA unisex bathroom, new larger and fresher breakroom, and a new armory.

CarParc Diem 

Waterproofing and concrete repairs have been made to the roof level of CarParc Diem as well as the power washing of the exterior facade.

Lot 17 Sidewalk

New temporary walkway at Lot 17 will accommodate the upcoming Webster Hall demolition (projected for Summer 2025).

Yogi Berra Stadium 

Renovation of Yogi Berra Stadium includes new synthetic turf and locker room improvements.

Panzer Gym 

• New LED lighting was installed in the fitness center as well as the main lobby.
• Replacement of the old scoreboard with new LED scoreboard, shot clocks and scorer’s table!

  

  

Webster Hall 

Environmental abatement completed in preparation for building demolition in Summer 2025.

Sinatra Hall

Replacement of the original lobby reception desk with a beautiful new custom millwork desk to comfortably seat two staff members along with new carpet.

Cole Hall 

The AV system in Cole 340 was upgraded to include a projector and screen, better positioned monitors, ceiling microphones, and two cameras with Sound Control Technologies.

Bohn Hall 

Replaced Section C roof on the 11th floor of Bohn Hall.

Red Hawk Deck 

A substantial fire in the Red Hawk Deck left parts of the deck in disrepair. These areas were blocked off for safety and security. All repairs were completed, certified, and inspected, and the area was put back in service on June 28, 2024.

Campus Accessibility Map

Significantly-revamped information is now on the accessibility map. This map is for campus community members and visitors highlighting accessible parking, routes, building entrances, automatic door openers, and transit options.

Cole Hall – Provost Suite Renovation

Renovated the Provost Suite to include additional private office space for staff.

Count Basie Facade Repair

Exterior facade repairs and recoating were completed.

Richardson Hall

Room 374 was converted from a storage room into a new chemistry lab including lab casework and fume hood with dedicated exhaust fans on the roof.

Student Center South Entry Stair Repair

The former stairs of the Student Center were removed, cleaned and restored with granite stair treads and new steel pipe railings were installed.

Student Center Pub

The transformation of the Rathskeller into the 1908 Pub is underway. The new entertainment space will include a bar, Top Golf suites, video games, pool table and lounge seating.

Richardson Hall 

Refresh to the existing Room 120 lecture hall – new carpet, paint, acoustical panels, seating, AV & whiteboards have been installed to enhance your learning experience.

Bohn Community Kitchen

A New Kitchen in Bohn Hall for students who live in Bohn Hall to cook, socialize, relax, and study.

Irvin D. Reid Hall

Replacement of eight roofs on different levels of Irvin D. Reid Hall was completed.

Bloomfield Sprinkler Installations at College and Westminster Halls

Installation of basement sprinkler protection in both Westminster Hall and College Hall.

Hawk Crossings Fire Alarm Replacement

Upgrades to the fire alarm system at Hawk Crossing (Building 100).

University Hall 

Updated electrical power, paving improvements and new furniture in the existing Waichungo Family Courtyard has transformed this Zen space.

Campus Signage 

Many signs around campus have been updated to make finding your way around campus even easier. Some of these improvements are:

• Street Signs: Carlisle Avenue / College Avenue
• University Police Department: room ID signs 
• Sprague Library: main floor and 2nd floor signage
• Freeman Hall stair signs 
• Red Hawk Deck: Directory signage

Red Hawk Trail

Development and trail blazing the first phase of a new multimodal walking and hiking trail in the wooded area between Skyline Walk and Valley Road is underway.