Sneak Preview of Campus Center Progress

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Sneak Preview of Campus Center Progress 































Campus Center, rendering of the E-TEC building, and the interior west lobby/student lounge planned for the old Business Administration building ("Building 27"). 


ALBANY, N.Y. (April 24, 2017) – Curious about the status of current construction projects on campus?

Find out more at one of three upcoming sessions that will be given by Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration John Giarrusso.
These annual presentations, each followed by a question and answer period, will be:
• Wednesday, April 26, 12-1 p.m. in the Campus Center Assembly Hall.• Thursday, April 27, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Husted Amphitheater (Husted 106A), Downtown Campus.• Tuesday, May 2, 12-1 p.m., Campus Center Assembly Hall.
Giarrusso plans to give an update on the Campus Center project, to discuss the schedule and plans for the renovation of the old Business Administration building (“Building 27”), and the design of and schedule for the new E-TEC building, among many other capital project planning and construction jobs, including residence hall work and energy efficiency projects.
“We provide these updates every spring to both inform the University community of near term work and also discuss long-term planning,” Giarrusso said. “It’s also a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase the outstanding talents and efforts of our Facilities team.”
Campus Center
Giarrusso will provide photos of the current state of construction on the Campus Center West project and related renovations to the main Campus Center and will give an update on the anticipated opening date.
The redesigned Campus Center spaces will include new dining options, including 10 new food venues and a fully renovated kitchen area, with seating areas scattered through a great hall that incorporates details from the historic 1960s design with modern architectural features.
The 55,000-square-foot West addition will house glassed-in meeting rooms, Student Involvement and Student Association office suites, student group resource spaces and lounges, as well as a ...

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