Construction Progres
2000
All of the projects contained in Phase I of the Master Plan have been brought to completion, with the exception of the track facility. The remaining "punch list" of work items were completed during fall break for the garden apartments, Brinser Hall, and the Steinman Center addition.
A last-minute safety item, a chimney to vent harmful vapors, was installed in the Steinman facility to address this concern.
The track project was originally expected to be complete by early November. However, recent weather conditions have prevented the contractor from being able to properly adhere the top urethane surface layer. Warmer and drier weather is needed for this process. This process is slated for application in late spring of 2001. The track surface, however, is usable in the meantime.
Vera Hackman
- Apartments Constructed Project Completed
- Steinman Center for Communications and Art Expansion Project Completed
- Brinser Hall Renovation Project Completed
- New Parking Lot Project Completed
- New Track & Field Facility Project Completed
- New Field Hockey and Lacrosse Field Project Completed
- Centennial Garden to be Dedicated at Homecoming 2000 Project Completed
- Softball Field Moved Project Completed
2001
Campus Center
The design process for the Campus Center, which began in from the first phase continues into the current year as a renovation and construction phase with WTW Architects and High Construction Associates. Renovation of the north side of the current Baugher Student Center (BSC) began in late spring 2001 and is complete. The renovation of the remainder of the BSC is complete. The Campus Center opened in August 2002. Dedication of the center as the Brossman Commons took place during Homecoming, October 19, 2002. Project Completed
Lake Placida Project
The College undertook an $800,000 effort to enlarge and enhance Lake Placida, add to the on-campus parking capacity, and complete Chapel Drive. Also, the College was awarded a "Growing Greener" grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to underwrite education and water management programs associated with the lake. The project has been completed save for some spring plantings that will be done in 2002. Project completed.
Additional News
At its fall 2001 meeting the College's Board of Trustees approved a $22.45 million bond issue to underwrite a portion of the Master Plan construction while a capital campaign is planned.
2002
By the end of 2002, the campus community was relieved that a challenging year of major construction had come to a close and ready to celebrate and embrace the completion of significant facility enhancement. Chief among the projects was the completion of the Brossman Commons, a campus center housing student activities and services. Also, the Vera Hackman '25 apartment complex was completed, renovation of two wings of the Founders Residence was finished, and major grading work for a new baseball stadium was done.
- Brossman Commons Campus Center Project Completed
- Hackman North Apartment Complex Project Completed
- Renovation of Founders A and D Wings Project Completed
- Kevin Scott Boyd Blue Jay Baseball Stadium Project Completed
2003
The College hired the architectural firm of Marshall Craft Associates of Baltimore and firm of High Construction to design, renovate, and build the Science, Math, Engineering Center. The Board of Trustees approved the concept of an $11.3 complex to house the departments of Physics and Engineering, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Mathematical Sciences, and Computer Science. Value engineering and continued design work will continue with an expected construction start in 2004.
The business building committee is nearing the completion of concept design work for a projected $5 million free-standing building that will house the Business Department, Center for Continuing Education and Distance Learning, and Family Business Center.
Renovation of the Founders Residence B and D wings will be completed by the end of summer.
Work on the Kevin Scott Boyd Blue Jay Baseball Stadium is expected to be finished in time to play host to the 2004 baseball season.
2004
SME Phase 1A, Musser renovation
2005
Work on the James B. Hoover Center for Business begins.
