MPCC Campuses Receive Face-lift CAST BUILDING
Mid-Plains Community College campuses in McCook, North Platte and Imperial have new looks for the fall semester. CAST Building The college completed Phase Two of the remodel on Center for Applied Science and Technology in McCook. Walls were removed to expand the shop. An air compressor room and tool room were created, and all windows were replaced to let in more natural light. LED lighting was also added, the interior was painted and two classrooms in the front of the building were expanded.
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“We put in a storage area for information technology and improved the overall general appearance of classrooms and the entryway — including new windows along the street,” Area Vice President of Administrative Services, Mike Steele said. “Next summer we will start on Phase Three, which will be the exterior façade and signage.”
Wrightstone The Wrightstone Fine Arts Gallery in McCook also received a facelift. The drawing and painting labs were completely renovated. The stairwell is now hidden and lockable, a storage room and new display areas were added as were cabinets so students can store supplies.
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“The whole building has a better look and feel to it,” said Steele. “It was repainted, the windows and lighting were updated and an overhead projector and screen were installed so that art instructor Rick Johnson can better project demonstrations to students.”
Imperial Campus Crews have been working on the construction of a 2,800-square-foot addition on the north end of the MPCC Imperial Campus. Once complete, the building will have grown from three classrooms to seven – two with movable walls. It will also have dedicated areas for ESL classes and health and science instruction as well as new restrooms, a mechanical room and a storage room.
South Campus – North Platte The last big project inside the McDonald-Belton Building on NPCC’s South Campus was wrapped up with the remodel of the Welcome Center and entryway. The spaces on either side of the entrance are filled with TVs and soft seating that matches the modern theme throughout the building. The
