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Fall 2002 News Briefs

Campus Improvement Focus Turns to Renovation

After completing four years of non-stop building projects, Greenville decided to shift attention back
to many of the older buildings. Last year’s state grant for capital improvements funded most of the projects.

Some of the most significant projects include a major renovation of the Information Technology wing of lower Hogue Hall and the new mailroom along with improvements to LaDue Auditorium and classrooms and Marston Hall classrooms. The academic buildings were not the only ones to receive makeovers - the residence halls and athletic facilities also received new paint, plumbing, and/or roofs. Several other projects updated the grounds with the addition of speed bumps, new fences, parking lot maintenance.

In addition, in May of 2002, the board of trustees completed a year-long process of investigating and evaluating energy expenditures on campus by approving a contract with Custom Energy of Overland Park, KS, to improve energy efficiency of college buildings. The $835,000 contract has a six-year compensation in energy savings and will include the installation of energy efficient lighting, toilets, showerheads and an energy maintenance system. The contract is scheduled for completion in October.

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Last updated: January 17, 2003