Originally sent in an email to faculty and staff Aug. 7:

As we near completion of the cleanup and restoration work resulting from the rain event on June 30, I want to extend my appreciation to our colleagues who have worked so hard to get our campus back in shape. Our Facilities Planning & Management team and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, in particular, have been working diligently to restore the spaces that were affected. Repair work relating to the majority of faculty and staff offices and student spaces, including classrooms and residence halls, will be completed and in working order prior to students returning to campus later this month. The lower level of Carnegie Hall, normally home to Student Services and the ITS Support Center, will not be ready prior to classes commencing. Those offices will operate out of Quad Creek and Collier-Scripps Hall, respectively, until repairs are completed.

In addition to managing flood cleanup, our Facilities staff have been moving forward with previously planned construction and renovation projects. These include major projects such as the Boys & Girls Club, Ray Promenade, a new floor and LED lighting in The Knapp Center, improvement in both Cowles and Cartwright Hall, and HVAC updates to the Quads. The Boys & Girls Club continues to take shape as pre-cast walls are scheduled to go up beginning August 20. The promenade is nearly finished, with only final touches such as landscaping and seeding left to be completed. The Knapp Center floor will be ready for play in mid-September. And, upgrades to the ventilation system in the Quads is nearing completion, ensuring these residence halls will be ready for move-in day in a couple of weeks. These projects, among others on campus, are indicative of our continuing improvement and our commitment to all members of our community with a vibrant learning environment.

Once again I want to thank all of our colleagues who have worked so hard this summer to mitigate the flood damage, while at the same time keeping so many major projects on track to completion. For all of us who haven’t been directly involved in this work, please take a few moments when the opportunity presents itself to thank these teammates for being there for us and for our campus!

Best regards,

Marty