CAMPUS NEWS
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CAMPUS RENEWAL &
RENOVATION BY RICHARD R. AGUIRRE
PHOTOS Union renovations (top 3 photos) and work on the new train underpass (bottom photo) Photos by Jodi H. Beyeler ’00 and Kaeli Evans ’13
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Summer 2012
THOUGH MOST students have departed, the summer break at Goshen College is a time of renewal and renovation, as clearly evidenced across campus. Eight major campus projects are underway, some of which will transform key areas of the college. The most significant campus project is the construction of a 10-foot illuminated underpass for pedestrians and bicycle riders. It will pass under the tracks linking the walkway that passes between the Good Library and Umble Center and the sidewalk leading to the Kratz-Miller Residence Halls and the Connector. Norfolk Southern was only willing to stop traffic on the tracks for 24 hours, so the most significant work on the tunnel will take place on July 4. The $1.8 million safety improvement is expected to be completed this fall. Also expected to be completed this fall will be a major renovation to a
central portion of the venerable Union Building. The Center for Intercultural and International Education will soon house the offices of International Education (SST), the Multicultural Affairs Office, the Center for Intercultural Teaching and Learning and the Institute for Latino Educational Achievement. In addition to administrative offices, the Union also will gain a “smart” conference space for campus-wide use and wide options for the display of art by artists of diverse backgrounds. Other summer projects include: installation of a geothermal heating/ cooling system for the Good Library, the Umble Center and the Union; a new roof, insulation and a new running track for the Recreation-Fitness Center; new windows and carpet for Yoder Hall; and for the Science Hall, cleaning and tuckpointing – the repairing of mortar joints in the brick walls.