the eastern end of campus,” says Jack Boyle, vice president for business and finance. “By spring 2010, when all our major projects are done, Cleveland State will be the gem of downtown Cleveland.” B
• B
North and south views of the planned Student Center (A), new Chester Avenue entrance to the Main Classroom building (B), Parker Hannifin Administration Center (C), west and east views of the planned College of Education and Human Services building (D).
• C
Buildings win kudos Cleveland State’s historic Fenn Tower and new Recreation Center have garnered seven national and regional awards for excellence in architecture, preservation, restoration and engineering. Both buildings were completed in August 2006 and are cornerstones of the University’s campus master plan. The 110,000-squarefoot, $30 million Recreation Center has received awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies, the American Institute of Architects Cleveland, the Cleveland Engineering Society and the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association. Fenn Tower, restored to its 1929 Art Deco splendor and now luxurious student housing, has received awards from the American Institute of Architects Cleveland, the Cleveland Engineering Society, and the Cleveland Restoration Society: Trustees Award for Preservation Achievement.
• D
“We’re delighted that Fenn Tower and the Recreation Center have attained such positive recognition from these prestigious institutions,” said Jack Boyle, vice president for business affairs and finance. “These two buildings are central to our ongoing plans for a more vibrant, student-oriented campus and revitalized downtown neighborhood. “In addition, they are critical for attracting and retaining our best and brightest students. Students who live and play on campus become more engaged with their University and are more likely to persist toward their degrees.” B
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