Mary Graydon Center s second floor is the most recent renovation project. The floor plan will be similar to its original layout and continue to provide offices for Psychological Services, Learning Services, Student Activities, the Student Confederation and other clubs and associations, including The Eagle, temporarily located in the terrace level of Anderson and Letts Halls. In addition to improved office space for clubs and services, general-use meeting rooms and an informal lounge will be available for student use. Due to the renovations on MGC s second floor, the main flight of stairs has been closed. All foot traffic must now use either the elevator or a back flight of stairs to reach the third floor.
Several students are upset about disruptions caused by the renovation.
You can t even use the stairs and the elevator takes a long time. Kogod School of Business junior Raul Heraud agrees that the paint fumes, dust and noise vibrations detract from the classroom environment. The phase renovation for Mary Gradon Center has been around for six or seven years, and money has continually been set aside for it, Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Administration Services Jorge Abud said. However, the final renovation of MGC is uncertain. At some point we will take the third floor and renovate it, but the School of Communication will have to be relocated, Abud said.