PNW and Founders/Green (Phase II) Renovations to Begin

As you may know, the Pendleton West campus renewal project and the second phase of the renovation of Founders and Green will get underway next week. As construction vehicles and work crews arrive at Wellesley next week, we anticipate these projects will cause minimal disruptions to your activities on campus this summer. Please be aware of the following changes, beginning next week.

Air Conditioning
On Monday and Tuesday, June 8 and 9, the air conditioning in Founders and Green will be offline. The air conditioning will be back online in Green Hall on Wednesday, June 10, but will remain off in Founders until the end of the month.

Parking, Roadways, and Walkways
Beginning on Monday, June 8, the Schneider Center Tennis Court Lot will be closed to faculty, staff, and student cars. It will remain closed until further notice.

The roadway from College Road up behind Pendleton Hall to Green Hall will become a two-way road beginning Monday, June 8, and through the duration of the PNW project. As such, cars will not be able to park along the hill.

The walkway between PNW and Jewett Arts Center leading up to the Academic Quad will be closed through August 2016 (the duration of the PNW project). Instead, you may access the Academic Quad by using the walkway between the Davis and Collins. We will also be creating a temporary walkway on the Munger Meadow side of College Road for pedestrian traffic, as the sidewalk on the opposite side of College Road will be closed during construction. These changes will be implemented in the coming weeks.

For more information about these roadway changes, please see the site logistics plan below. For more details about campus renewal, please see the Campus Renewal website.

PNW site plan

PNW Community Meeting on Tuesday and Parking Lot Closure on Monday

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in an open community meeting on Tuesday to learn more about the Pendleton West Renovation and Addition project.

Tuesday, May 12
Noon to 1 p.m.
Pendleton Atrium
Light lunch available for early arrivals

Hear from the core project team and architects about what is involved in the project. Learn about the changes to our campus during and after the construction. Ask questions about what you can expect and how you can stay informed about the work. Discover where information about the project will be regularly available to you and anyone you meet who is interested. We look forward to seeing you there!

Parking Lot at the Davis Closed on Monday
Please be advised that the parking lot adjacent to the Davis Museum, and the access road in between the Davis and Jewett, will be closed to all traffic on Monday, May 11, from 8-11 a.m. These areas will be closed in order to complete some testing work in preparation for the upcoming Pendleton Hall West project. The loading docks to the Davis Museum and Jewett Arts Center will not be available for deliveries during this time. Those who typically park in this lot should instead use the Davis Parking Facility. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact project manager Gerry Buggy at gbuggy@wellesley.edu

Parking Lot at the Davis Closed on Monday

The parking lot adjacent to the Davis Museum will be closed to all traffic on Monday, May 4, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and again during the morning of Monday, May 11. The lot will be closed in order to complete survey work in preparation for the upcoming Pendleton Hall West renovation and addition project. The loading docks to the Davis Museum and Jewett Arts Center will not be available for deliveries during these periods.
Those who typically park in this lot should instead use the Davis Parking Facility. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact project manager Gerry Buggy at gbuggy@wellesley.edu.

Reopening a Renovated Field House on Wednesday

We are pleased to announce that the Field House and the Fitness Center in the Keohane Sports Center will open on Wednesday, January 28 at 7 a.m., weather dependent.

Please also note that you will need your OneCard to gain access to the Fitness Center.  Beginning Monday, all women will now need their OneCard to access the locker room spaces; this is already the case for men. If you do not have a OneCard (or yours is not activated) please stop by Campus Police (Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) to take care of this before you come to the Sports Center.

Thank you for your continued patience these last few days as we put the finishing touches on these new spaces.  Get ready to be wowed!

SAVE THE DATES– COMMUNITY CELEBRATION BEING PLANNED

Friday, February 13: Noon-3 p.m.
Open House/Workout and Field House/Fitness Center ribbon cutting– Let’s focus on a day of Fitness and Fun with Sneakers and Warmups encouraged!

Saturday, February 14: 1-3:30 p.m.
Pre-Game Reception at 1 p.m. followed by Halftime Court Donor Dedication (approx. 2:40 p.m.) during the Wellesley v. Mount Holyoke Basketball Game.

KSC Equipment Being Relocated

Please note that the general Weight Room on the lower level of the Keohane Sports Center and the temporary cardio space across from the Weight Room will be closed from Wednesday, January 14 through Sunday, January 25. We need to close these spaces so that we may relocate equipment to the Field House, the renovation of which is nearing its final stages.

During this time, the spin bikes (currently housed on the Squash Court) will be available; please check with the Front Desk for availability and location. The pool will be unaffected during this time.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

KSC Elevator Temporarily Closed, Beginning Monday

As part of the Field House renovation project, the elevator in the Keohane Sports Center will be closed for upgrade related work, beginning Monday, November 24 through the end of December 2014.

Please note that occupants will need to use the stairs in order to access the pool or upper levels of the Recreation Building. Student-led Fitness and Employee Wellness classes have been modified to address this impact. Please check the PERA website for any schedule changes.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause during this necessary project-related task.

Boathouse Renovations

As you may have already heard and thanks to the generosity of Alice Butler ’53 and her husband, John, the boathouse on Lake Waban is undergoing a comprehensive renovation to update and upgrade a facility used by Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics.

The building, which dates to 1963, will be completely renovated with improved accessibility, creating a new main entry, prep room, improved shop space, canoe/kayak room, and storage. The project will also improve the entry points into the boathouse from campus and Lake Waban.

Alice Butler, who was an avid member of her dorm crew, and her husband are both lifelong fitness enthusiasts. Their gift fully enables much-needed work to renovate this structure, and it supports other PERA initiatives as well.

Work recently began on this project and is expected to conclude in mid-May.

For those who walk the paths along Lake Waban near the boathouse, please note that alternate routes will be in effect for the duration of the project.

A Peek Inside the Field House

Curious about what the inside of the Field House looks like these days? You can catch a glimpse of the renovations—and see right through the building—as work to replace the building envelope continues. Approximately 25 percent of the wall panels have been replaced. The same kind of removal and replacement work is also happening on the roof, which is currently 90 percent complete.

The Field House is a busy place. The fitness center is starting to take shape and the previously blue interior trusses have been painted white to match the underside of the new roof, making the space appear larger and brighter, and enhancing the character of the space.

Also, new steel has been installed which will support new curtains that will separate various PERA-related activities (such as a batting cage, basketball court, tennis courts, and track).

On the north side of the building—along Route 135—you can see cutouts above the exterior doors and in the fitness center where new windows will be installed, which will bring some natural light into the Field House and will allow building occupants a visual connection to the outside.

Next up? Crews will soon be prepping the floor for the installation of the new permanent wood floor and sports flooring.

Here are some recent images that capture the ongoing work, which is on track for completion in late January:

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A view from the new mezzanine level.

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The old roof panels are being replaced with new panels. The roof is about 75 percent complete.

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Currently, as the Field House exterior walls come down and are replaced, passersby can sneak a peek inside.

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Painting the trusses white has already brightened the interior space.