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Hester Hall reopens doors
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Construction workers hold the doors open to the newly renovated Hester Hall interior.
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Hester Hall has undergone a complete renovation and is ready to serve OU’s international community now more than ever. Following a charge from OU president David Boren, the College of International Studies is expanding their resources to reach more students than ever and plan to flourish in their new $13.5 million hall.
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Located at the intersection of Elm Avenue and Brooks Street, many students walk by Hester Hall but few walk through the building. CIS hopes to change that as the 89-year old building completes its 18 month renovation in time for the fall 2014 semester. “A major new feature is the addition on the west facade of the three-story element,” university press secretary Michael Nash said. “This space will provide students with a quiet study area on the first floor. The addition has become the new front door of the college.” Nash said this new space will provide CIS students access to important resources, all within
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the same facility. Constructed in 1925 Hester and Robertson Halls were the first dormitories built by the university and were available exclusively for women. The halls housed their last class of students in 1972 and have since served several functions until being closed for renovations. O U ’s d i r e c t o r o f A r c h i t e c t u r a l a n d Engineering Services, Brian Holderread, explains the process of remodeling Hester Hall. “A lot of it was taking what the space gave. They’ve redone what was needed, and it really was a gut and remodel,” Holderread said. SEE UPGRADE PAGE 4&5
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