Approximately 100 classrooms will be modified. Problems and concerns should be reported to the Service Desk, ext. The 38-acre site is located between the Vadalabene Trace and University Drive. The Arboretum is in memory of Donal G. Myer, a SIUE biology professor. It will be a visual focal point for native foliage, plants, and trees.
Construction is currently under way for access roads, paths, and walkways.
This project is funded by the SIUE Foundation. Modifications to up-grade the track and athletic field equipment are being done by RCS Construction. This project will replace several of the underground storage tanks around campus used to store gasoline, diesel fuel,and fuel oil. The most visible aspect of the project will be the installation of a new 24-hour self service gas station at the Supporting Services Building. A third phase to the project will address the buried tanks in the campus core which serve emergency generators in the UC, Library, Science, and Communications Buildings.