Although this summer Ashland University did not see a major construction or renovation on campus, there still were several small projects that will be noticed by students and faculty as they return to campus in the next two weeks. 

The most significant project was the Life Safety upgrades on floors 1,2,3,4, and 9 in Amstutz Hall.  Sprinkler systems were added to the residential floors and new fire alarm devices were added throughout.  In addition, the residential floors also received lay-in ceiling and new lighting in the hallways.

Another important renovation in the Center for the Arts building is in the Journalism and Digital Media area. Thanks to generous donors, a “News Room” was created along with a conference area, a faculty office and improvements to the kitchenette and hallways. 

“The Journalism and Digital Media department was fortunate to get a donation from an individual that allowed us to renovate a large chunk of our area in the Center for the Arts,” said Matt Tullis, advisor of The Collegian.

More improvements has been done in the College of Engineering building, AU have created a testing center which will provide an appropriate area for administering various licensure and other required testing.

The Environmental Studies Pavilion is under construction at the Black Fork Wetlands Nature Preserve.  This donor funded facility will enhance both the University’s and area K-12 districts’ use of the wet lands.

Finally, minor renovations and upgrades are being done to the Alpha Delta Pi sorority kitchen in Clark Hall.

In addition to the specific projects identified above, there have also been numerous repair and maintenance projects.  Equipment replacements, floor refinishing, sidewalk and building entrance replacements are typical activities during the summer months.