The Asbury College constituency responded in large numbers to the opportunity to provide named gifts to the library project. More than 85 percent of the available named areas of the library have been subscribed. Named gifts will be recognized both with signage within the building and in a commemorative publication to be released the day of the dedication, June 22, 2001. The carpet is laid. Walls are painted.
Light fixtures are in place.
By the end of February, Messer Construction will give the keys to the Kinlaw Library to College officials signaling the end to the building phase. While much of the spring semester will consist of moving furniture and equipment into the new facility, the College has arranged for students to have a sneak peek of the building before they leave campus for summer break. Plans call for the furniture and equipment to be installed during March and April. In late April an informal open house is planned for the on-campus community. May. By mid-June, during the annual Alumni Reunion Week, the Kinlaw Library and Kirkland Learning Resources Center will be completely ready for the grand debut during dedication ceremonies on June 22.