Sharon and Ron Matthews Ministry Center & John M. Reeves Fine Arts Building Renovation
The John M. Reeves Fine Arts Building has hosted thousands of events since its opening in 1967. The Reeves Fine Arts Building will be renovated and transformed into a signature facility which will include the Matthews Ministry Center, Huff Concert Hall, and the Union-Zukowski Lobby and Gallery. The Department of Music and the Department of Theatre are also located in Reeves.
MATTHEWS MINISTRY CENTER Ask Ron and Sharon Matthews to describe the origin and purpose of the Matthews Ministry Center and they will eagerly do so with one, bold word: Love. The Ron and Sharon Matthews Ministry Center is the heart of the University’s ministry with the campus, the region, and the world. The Center sounds a clarion call of love that seeks to unite all in acts of peace and reconciliation, to fill the space between religions with bridges so that the people of all faith traditions, and none at all, may love one another and take positive actions together. Joined by the renovated and expanded Union-Zukowski Lobby and the John M. Reeves Fine Arts Building, the Matthews Ministry Center will provide the University with much-needed performance space, smaller than Huff Concert Hall, but still large enough for substantial, signature events. In addition to providing an acoustically superior space seating up to 325 people for religious and secular programming, the Center will house the Religious Life program, which supports students on their spiritual journey through worship and religious study opportunities, mission teams, and social justice efforts. As an institution of higher education connected to The United Methodist Church, Methodist University seeks to model the Good Samaritan who teaches that being neighbor to all the world requires demonstrating compassion and mercy. As Christ has shown mercy and compassion, we at Methodist University join Ron and Sharon Matthews in hearing and heeding Christ’s call to “Go and do likewise.”
Methodist University was chartered in 1956 as Methodist College, a coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences. The school was founded by the people of Cumberland County and the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church for the purpose of Christian higher education. The school seal portrays the “Prophet of the Long Road,” Francis Asbury, who was one of the first bishops of The Methodist Church in America, and also symbolizes his successors, the early circuit riding clergy. Throughout the years, Methodist University has maintained a close working relationship with The United Methodist Church and the North Carolina Annual Conference. “We should be rigorous in judging ourselves and gracious in judging others.” – John Wesley John Wesley was an 18th century Anglican evangelist. He, along with his brother Charles, is credited with founding the Wesleyan Tradition and the Methodist Church.
“Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.” – John Wesley Religious Life at Methodist University has exciting and engaging programs for all students. On any given week, nearly 400 students participate in some aspect of Religious Life. The current center of the program is the weekly interdenominational services held Wednesday mornings at 11. Methodist University employs a campus minister to conduct weekly chapel services and minister to students, faculty, and staff. More than 16 small groups regularly meet for personal growth opportunities that include Bible study and special interests. At Methodist University, we not only study faith, but live faith through our community service. Each month, we have activities that engage students in service on and off campus. Every year, we have numerous domestic and international work teams. Faculty, staff and students explore and exercise their faith. We take literally the words of John Wesley that “the world is our parish.”
HUFF CONCERT HALL At Opening Convocation 2013, President Ben Hancock announced that Linda and Ralph Huff would be donating $1.5 million to renovate the auditorium in the John M. Reeves Fine Arts Building. The auditorium will now be known as Huff Concert Hall. More than 20,000 guests visit the auditorium each year for events ranging from graduation ceremonies to nationally recognized musical artists. The auditorium serves as the hub for performances and events at Methodist University, including musical performances, theatrical productions, cultural events, ceremonies, and lectures. Methodist University has also partnered with many local and regional groups to host events and conferences, including local schools and churches, the Fayetteville Symphony, the U.S. Army, and the N.C. Conference of the United Methodist Church. The value of the fine arts at Methodist University goes above the wealth of teaching and sharing talented students with the community, as the music and theater departments also bring local and renowned artists and opportunities to campus with events like special workshops and performances. The John M. Reeves Fine Arts Building is a cultural venue for the Fayetteville community, where people of all ages come to enjoy concerts, theatre productions, pageants, lectures, and other special events. In its new form, Reeves will be a visible, distinctive presence from Ramsey Street, which is a desirable trait for a structure that will often serve as a gateway for campus visitors who visit Methodist University for the first time to attend an event.
Under the University’s Master Plan, the Music and Theatre Departments will also see new growth, with plans for extensive renovations as well as expansions to the back section of Reeves. The Theatre Department will enjoy the new 100-seat Duggins Theatre, theatre lobby, and box office. It will include new lighting, scene shop, and greenroom. The Music Department expansion will include a gathering space for students, new labs, classrooms, and two new rehearsal and performance spaces.
Department of Music CHORAL ROOM AND HENSDALE CHAPEL
The choral room will be housed in Hensdale Chapel. The chapel will be renovated to accommodate intimate performance, rehearsals, and to continue to serve as a chapel.
ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL ROOM
The ensemble rehearsal room will be a heavily utilized space for rehearsals for all university choral groups and bands and by important community ensembles, including the Fayetteville Symphony.
MUSIC CLASSROOMS AND STUDIOS
Music classrooms and studios allow students the opportunity to work on musical projects and to hone their technical skills.
PRACTICE ROOMS
Sound-proof and climate-controlled practice rooms are the most productive and attractive environment for students to hone their skills.
STUDENT LOUNGE
A designated student lounge would be an oasis for students seeking a place to relax between classes.
Department of Theatre DUGGINS THEATRE
Thanks to the generous gift from Nancy and Murray Duggins, theatre students will enjoy a dedicated “black box” theatre for rehearsals and performances with a box office and separate entrance through the theatre plaza.
THEATRE LIGHTING, RIGGING, AND ELECTRONICS
A space dedicated to these areas will not only centralize storage but also facilitate optimum care and maintenance of lighting and sound equipment.
SCENE SHOP AND PROP ROOM
The scene shop and prop room will facilitate ongoing construction of sets even when other events reserve the stage, thus increasing experiential learning in Stagecraft and Scenic Design classes.
COSTUMES, WIGS, AND WARDROBE
Centralized, climate-controlled storage in the new space will prevent light and moisture damage of wardrobe items.
GREENROOM
The new greenroom will provide a “ready room” for both MU Theatre productions and guest artists with music and student life events.
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Reeves Building – Campaign Goal: $5,400,000 Project Cost: $17,000,000 LOWER LEVEL
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Matthews Ministry Center Matthews Chapel - Funded Peace and Prayer Garden - $200,000 Chapel Stained Glass - $200,000 Chaplain’s Office/Study - Funded Religious Life Suite - $250,000 Religious Life Lounge - $50,000 Offices (3) - $25,000 each Conference Room - Funded Meeting Room - $100,000 Chapel Entry - $50,000 Sacristy - $50,000 Stained Glass Window - Funded Concert Piano - $50,000 Pipe Organ - $200,000 Pipe Organ Loft - $50,000 Liturgical Furniture - $50,000 Platform - $25,000 World Ministry Globe - $100,000 Sound and Acoustics - $100,000 Seating - $100,000
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Reeves Fine Arts Building Union-Zukowski Lobby and Gallery - Funded Huff Concert Hall - Funded Ticket Office - $25,000 Director of Events Office - $25,000
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Department of Music Ensemble Rehearsal Room - Funded Practice Rooms (8) - $25,000 each Student Lounge - $35,000 Percussion Studio - $35,000 Keyboard Studio - $50,000 Faculty Teaching Studios (8) - $25,000 each Music Classroom Large - Funded Music Classroom Small - $35,000 Music Department Lobby and Reception Area- $50,000 Music Plaza - $100,000 Hensdale Chapel and Choral Room Refurbishing - $100,000
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Department of Theatre Duggins Theatre - Funded Theatre Classroom Large - $50,000 Theatre Classroom Small - $35,000 Theatre Department Lobby - $50,000 Ticket Office/Snack Bar - $10,000 Offices (2) - $25,000 each Student Lounge - $50,000 Theatre Dressing Room (2) - $25,000 each Theatre Plaza - $50,000 Donations of $1,000 or more will be recognized on a plaque centrally located in the facility.
Union-Zukowski Lobby and Gallery
The Union-Zukowski Lobby and Gallery will connect the renovated Huff Concert Hall with the Matthews Ministry Center and serve as a site for meetings, receptions, dinners, and gatherings prior to performances and services. The area will also feature a gallery to display works of art, including those of students, faculty, and visiting artists. This multi-purpose space is made possible thanks to a generous gift from Terri Union and Carlos Zukowski.
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Chapel Entry
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