Just as there is excitement across campus today as first year students move in to their residence halls, there is also much excitement in Founders and Green halls today as faculty move in to newly renovated offices there.
After a rigorous eight weeks, the renovations in Founders/Green this summer are nearly complete. You may continue to see some minor construction activity into September, as the finishing touches are made.
The work this summer brought together academic departments in one location, updated faculty offices, modernized classrooms, and improved the accessibility of these buildings—including installing a new ramp on the second floor above the iconic archway and widening the corridors. A new all-gender bathroom was added to the 2nd floor and the bathroom on the 4th floor was replaced with a new handicapped-accessible facility.
The next phase of work scope in Founders/Green—work that will be finalized in the coming months—will begin next summer.
Here is a glimpse of some of the renovated spaces…
A renovated office in the Spanish Department.
Standing in the common area of the East Asian Languages and Cultures Department, clerestory windows were placed strategically to allow natural light from the outside to filter into the interior space.
Widened corridors will provide improved circulation within the building and direct access to faculty offices.
Renovated classrooms will include display screens, black boards, and contemporary mobile tablet armchairs that enable flexible room arrangements.
The new accessibility ramp on the second floor of the building.