Summer 2025 construction saw new projects getting underway, significant advancement of ongoing projects and improvements in several outdoor areas.
New Lecture Hall
Work to establish a road for construction traffic associated with the new Lecture Hall was completed and the site has been cleared and fenced. The road will provide access from Bunn Hill Road to Clearview Drive so construction vehicles will not run through main campus roadways. The bus stop on the Lecture Hall site across from the Academic Complex was moved adjacent to lot L near Hinman. Utility relocation work is underway and will continue for the next several weeks as the project advances. Construction of the Lecture Hall is slated for Fall 2027.
Lot M1 Expansion
One hundred spaces were added to lot M1 along the Connector Road in part to offset spaces taken offline in the Lecture Hall construction area.
Chenango Room Addition
Demo work, including asbestos abatement, was completed over the summer. Utility relocation work took place and the contractor is now working on constructing the foundation. Steel work will be underway in a few weeks. The project includes a second-story addition housing a re-imagined Chenango Room and a dedicated event space including a terrace and outdoor seating. Completion is set for fall 2026.
East Gym Addition
Work on the East Gym Addition kicked into high gear over the summer. A lot of utility, foundation and other site work took place. The scope of the building is now clear due to steel work that will continue into the fall as more building walls and roofing are completed. New flooring and equipment was installed in FitSpace for the fall 2025 semester. The 75,000 square foot addition includes three new gym courts, an expanded FitSpace, an elevated running track, and associated auxiliary spaces. Overall construction is expected to be complete in fall 2026.
Plaza Deck paver replacement/upgrades
The Plaza Deck project continued through summer 2025. Areas adjacent to the Library, Tech Hub and Engineering Building are substantially complete. Work on seating walls and pavers in the area of the UU will continue through much of the fall 2025 semester. The project creates expanded seating areas, improved walkways, landscaping and art panels. Substantial completion is set for November 2025.
Oneida Hall renovation
Renovation of Oneida Hall began shortly after Commencement. This is a critical maintenance project that includes asbestos abatement, rehabilitation and new layout for bathrooms, replacement of mechanical systems, new flooring, ceilings and lighting. Asbestos abatement and demo work is underway. Work will be complete for the fall 2026 semester.
New residential hall
This building will be located between the CIW and Mountainview communities. Surveying took place over the summer and some site work will be underway soon. Major construction expected to begin in late 2025. The project will house 350 students and is scheduled for completion in summer 2027.
Storefront/facade study work affects Library Tower
Storefront/facade study work near the Library Tower entrance will continue for the next few weeks.
Science 3 renovation
Phase 2 and phase 3 of the Science 3 renovation is underway. Work entails gutting existing spaces and providing new laboratories, classrooms and offices. Electrical, plumbing, fire and mechanical systems will be upgraded. Work will be complete in late 2027.
Brandywine/Choconut refurbishments
Modest updates including painting, new fin tubes and new carpeting took place over the summer.
Co-Rec area improvements
Work on these projects is complete.
-A new turf field was installed at Mountainview College
-Volleyball courts were refurbished at Newing, Dickinson and Mountainview. Work included
new lighting, netting and sand.
Hillside Community work
Showers and countertops were updated in Palisades, Belmont, Catskill and Saratoga in the Hillside Community. Repairs were also made to some exterior landings and stairs.
Marcy Hall
Refinishing of shower stalls took place in Marcy Hall..
Memorial Courtyard
Blue stone pavers were replaced and some new plantings were installed.
Science 2 teaching labs
Chemistry teaching labs in Science 2 were renovated.
East Gym Track
A full reconstruction of the track and associated areas will take place including storage space, scoreboard, bleachers and lighting. Work will begin in fall 2025.