Student Experience Center & Memorial Union updates
Over the planning phase of the new building, the working title for the building has been the Student Experience Center (SEC). Before that time gets carved into stone (literally), the planning and policy committee wants input from the community it there are other options. So be a part of history, give us your suggestions for a name of the new building and also a name for the covered plaza between the Memorial Union and the new building. The only rule is that it cannot be named after a person. Fill out the online form at mu.oregonstate.edu/name. Deadline is March 15th. Read full article »
Good news for both the SEC proposal and the Plaza last night at the Corvallis Historic Resources Commission hearing. Both projects passed unanimously, even though it took four hours of hearing to get to the final decision. Next up, the MU East Wing, as well as the Asian Pacific Cultural Center will go before the HRC on January 8th. The OSU Read full article »
Responsible for the space plan, occupancy and collaboration with architects to develop the SEC interior office, program and service areas. This group will meld into a policy recommendation group at the conclusion of the building programming phase.
Responsible for construction coordination, general purpose and public space planning, construction budget, timelines and minimizing impact on campus and using sustainable systems/finishes. Coordinates w/ architects for historical district fit, LEED certification, and public space planning.
Responsible for MU space plan, occupancy recommendations and collaboration with architects to program the MU East Wing and any other space necessary to serve remaining Snell programs not housed in the SEC. Make recommendations on vacancies in MU created by relocation to SEC.