This 10-part series, 'Rec onstructing the U,' details how the massive rejuvenation effort will affect every student, staff and faculty member in addition to reshaping the school's physical appearance. Officials request funding to renovate architecture building Over the course of an average Monday, hundreds of students lounge on Coffman Union's aging couches, eat at the limited food outlets downstairs and vie for seats in the crowded dining area. In addition to student overload, renovation planners are struggling with how to remain faithful to the original conception of the South Mall, which put grass and trees where the union now stands.
Planners expect to have the majority of the renovations completed by that time.
With students likely to foot the bill, union officials say renovations to the student hub will result in a facility that appeals more to student interests than ever before. Because of the pride I have and the pride others will have, it's worth it. Ultimately, the level of funding Coffman officials get will determine the magnitude of changes to the union. Presently, officials are working to determine the overall programming mix of the future union in order to determine the amount of space to allow for retail, student organizations, conference rooms and food service. Not only must they allocate space, but the types of retail and food service must be determined as well.