Stimulating our economy while improving our school

We all know there’s been a lot of construction going around on campus. A lot of us are quick to judge the long detours and constant beeping but few are actually aware of the improvements taking place.

Administrative Assistant Ali Gray for one is “stoked.” “There building our new building, a lot of people that work here are excited about it.”said Gray in reference to the science department. That explains the construction that’s been going on through out this school year.

The new construction that started early last week is part of a Governor awarded stimulus package granted to the school. According to Gary Ruppert, dean of arts & letters, the money isn’t just to improve the school but to keep the economy going as well. “It is putting people to work.” said Rupert.

The construction will continue through out and after the school year starting at the College Center and working its way clockwise around campus.

According to Fred Haynes, dean of Engineering and industrial technology, the governor gave us about 2 million dollars that will be used for putting in new lights, Ceiling Files, installing energy saving walls, replacing transformers, paving the walkways and much more. Haynes said, “in some cases there will be minor inconvenience for students.”

Some student classrooms and instructors offices will be temporarily moved, and we’ll have to continue to put up with loud noise and construction crews. But Haynes insists that if we watch out to stay safe and keep an open mind about the Construction it will pay off.