Three-quarters of the way through the first phase of a multiphase renovation of Founders and Green halls, and work continues at a steady pace. This summer, the project in “Green Hall South” and “Founders Hall North” is being completed to update faculty offices, classrooms, and common spaces on the second, third, and fourth floors, bringing together academic departments and improving accessibility.

Earlier this summer, in the Spanish Department area of the fourth floor, crews unearthed a large block wall, previously concealed beneath the walls, that they had to remove block by block. Other than that minor setback, work has continued on time and on budget throughout the summer.

The renovations are expected to be completed in time for the start of the fall semester.

Take a peek inside…

A new accessibility ramp is being installed on the second floor, replacing stairs, above one of the iconic Green Hall archways directly below it.

A faculty office on the fourth floor undergoes renovations.

A corridor on the fourth floor has been widened to provide better accessibility.

Deb Spielman, project manager, and Cappy Lynch, dean of faculty affairs, review floor plans for Founders and Green.

An outdated phone booth on the second floor will be turned into an electrical room.