Thompson and Rose Architects have completed design development and are continuing to prepare construction documents. They will also be meeting again with groups and individuals to be housed in the new building, in order to review detailed plans for specific spaces. Additional meetings will be scheduled in the coming months. The Lois Foster Wing of the Rose Art Museum Construction has begun on the Lois Foster Wing, which will add approximately 7,800 square feet to the museum, including 4,800 square feet of additional exhibition space for the Rose's permanent collection and for special exhibitions. Rock removal and excavation are underway to connect the Rose Art Museum to the University's utility system.
Steel fabrication is presently underway off-site.
Substantial completion of construction continues to be projected for June 2001. Wiring, Computer Clusters, and Cable Television Projects Updating of wiring and network electronics continues in a number of buildings. The Feldberg Main computer lab has also been upgraded. Cable television system upgrades throughout the residence halls, administrative buildings, and many academic buildings have been completed. All students now have access to cable television service.