Current Projects & Improvements - University Housing & Dining

University Housing & Dining

Housing Facility Improvements and Projects

The following are current projects to address our facilities needs while taking into consideration student needs and the residence life program. Looking forward, it is not likely feasible to renovate all of our facilities to “like-new” condition so we must concentrate our efforts in specific areas to reduce the deferred maintenance liability and to increase student satisfaction.

UHDS Master Plan (October 2008) | UHDS Master Plan Update (October 2011)

Residence Hall Lobby Study & Update

UHDS is looking to update the residence hall main lobbies and front desk areas. Most of the work planned is cosmetic and will take place over a two-to-three year period.

Thompson Hall Renovations

Scheduled to begin May 2012, this major renovation would replace the existing exterior wall, windows, HVAC and add new student room furniture. The final scope of the project is still being confirmed. Read the October 2011 Master Plan update.

Wetzel Hall Removal

Scheduled for the Summer of 2012, this project will include the complete demolition of Wetzel Hall and creating a new green-space area in the North Quad. Learn more about the Wetzel Celebration...

North Quad Chiller Replacement

Budget: 1.2 Million
Scope: Demoing out and replacing the chillers in Bayliss, Henninger, & Tanner Halls. This will also include relocating the cooling towers currently sitting northwest of Henninger to the east side of Tanner Hall, next to the Tanner cooling towers. Two new chillers will be installed as part of the project, but housed in Tanner Hall. One chiller will be piped to Bayliss & Henninger and the other will service Tanner Hall.
Timeline: May 2012-August 2012
Architect/Engineer: Farnsworth Group

Corbin/Olson Renovation

Both Corbin and Olson Halls will undergo a substantial renovation over a 2-year period. This is the largest UHDS project since the construction of Grote Hall in 2004. The Corbin & Olson Hall renovation project will be completed over a period of 2 years, with overall completion slated for August 2012.

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(including renderings, floor plans, and photos)

Lincoln/Washington Student Room and Restroom

The Lincoln/Washington Hall renovation project will be completed over a period of 2 years, with overall completion in August 2012. Washington Hall student rooms and lounge will be renovated during the 2010-2011 academic year and Lincoln Hall student rooms and lounge will be renovated during the 2011-2012 academic year. Bathroom renovations are scheduled for the Summer periods.

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(including renderings, floor plans, and photos)