Administration examines Hedlund reopening by Sherry Adkins St11ti11cl Reporter Two years and $907. 000 Inter career-oriented students could be calling the Hedlund Building home next semester. The opening of the building is contingent upor. a series of air quality tests 10 be done by CH2M-Hill, on international engineering finn based in Snit Lake City. Dr. Joe Malone. from the !inn's environmental testi ng and safety division, was scheduled 10 begin the first 1es1 in a series of three on Tuesday. The other two air quality tests will be done tluoughout the spring semester while the building is occupied. The upper level of1he bui lding, closed in Moy of 1991 due 10 health concerns of staff and students, has undergone a complete overhaul of problem areas. Dean of Adminiwntion Rolly Jurgens said. The scheduled re-opening is based on positive expcctntions of the January test resul ts. Despite several damaged health claims from employees and n pending lawsuit, the problems in the building have never been pinpointed but Jergens said that at one time tests revealed a high carbon monoxide level. This wns probably
due to fresh air intakes bringi ng the fumes back into the building on a still day. he said. Levels since then have never tested above the allowable amount. "The problems were undc1cm1ined," he said. "We will, however. cake into consideration any suggestions made by Dr. Molone." A lawsuit against NIC by fom1cr student Sharon roster is pending with a possible spring trial date. Foster claims her health was damaged while;mending classes in the Hedlund Building before the 1991 closure. The campus Environmental Safety Commillce, chaired by Robenn Black. will consult with Malone 10 collaborate on safety suggestions and test results. The extensive renovation includes the redesigning of the heating, venting ond nir conditioning systems throughout the entire building. Repairs include duct work, extended venting nnd air conditioning systems tluoughout tl1c entire building. Repairs include duct work, extended venting systems, fan efficiency modHicnlions nnd redesigned ventilation in the welding, auto body nnd diesel sops that occupy the main noor.
The auto body primer booth was restructured to accommodat.: noxious fumes and a Car-Mon system hns been added to the diesel shop. This system was designed to take cnrbon monoxide from a vehicle's cithaust and move it to the outside of the building. The $907,000 price tog for updating the building does not include an additional $300.000 budgeted for a new roof. NIC maintenance crews nave been cleaning ceiling tiles, hooking up computer and telephone acJess and insullling controls for all the new systems. Additions to the upper level include the electronics. drafting and law enforcement programs. A new kitchen, complete with a restoumnt and food serving area. wi ll serve as the classroom for the culinary an students. The computer science nnd bu~inc~ applications will eventually be on the second noor but will probably remain above tl1e library until summer due too lack of 1cm1inal access. The site may become the unofficial, temporary destination for the Sentinel stnrr if tl1c CSl3A program remains in the library, according to Jerry Gee, dean of inslI\letion. 111C facility will eventually house I00 studenis.
Sports •With the coming of the first major snow stonn or the yenr, the skl season is underway, see Pag.: I7for related story.
Campus News •U of I lr!lnsfcr students muy be able 10 receive loans dir.:ctly from the university. See Page 3 for story. -COnJercnce reactions dominate trustees meeting. Sec Page 2.
Instant Culture •World-famous magician Hnrry Blackl.tonc vi~its the NIC campU,S in a benefit performance. Sec Page 9.
photo by Kathy Hostetter How ya doln'- Thls grizzly cub was cap/ured on film by NIC wildlife photography students in Mon/ana. See related story on page 20.