Student Fitness Center expansion, Vadalabene Center rennovation begin
250 parking spaces blocked off for construction
Kenneth Long
Issue date: 5/1/08 Section: News
Hagedorn said the VC should be fully renovated by the spring 2009 semester.
Recycled floor materials for bike tracks and seating for the expansion were added to the plans for the $10 million SFC expansion, along with a structure designed to allow natural lighting to enter the building.
"The planning for these structures are letting us become more sustainable," Hagedorn said. "We conserve more resources for the university and the planet."
The expansion will feature new restrooms, a display area, more lounge areas and a food service area with a juice bar café. Hagedorn said a juice bar was chosen after the student body expressed a desire for a dining option in the building.
"We will learn from the student population what they want on the menu," Hagedorn said. "If they want healthy food choices, they'll get it."
Two more basketball courts in the expansion will allow more room for students to participate in activities like volleyball and badminton. The second floor of the expanded area will house a new cardio equipment workout area.
"Cardio has had the highest demand for more equipment and space," Hagedorn said. "The new section will allow us to double our space and add the best equipment."
According to surveys performed by the SFC, students responded to potential construction projects positively, saying they were in favor of the expansion and renovation projects, despite the sections of the buildings being closed off.
"We're excited people are here and want to exercise," Hagedorn said. "It's discouraging when you can't be on the equipment."
Other additions include classrooms with hardwood flooring, storage cubbies and equipment for multimedia presentations. This new addition to the SFC can be sectioned off and run independently from the current building, allowing student organizations and groups to meet there at very flexible times.
The expansion is expected to be completed by May 2009. After finalizing the expansion, Hagedorn said he anticipates the grand opening of the expansion to coincide with the start of the fall 2009 term.
For more information and photos about the VC renovation and SFC expansion projects, visit www.siue.edu/crec.
Recycled floor materials for bike tracks and seating for the expansion were added to the plans for the $10 million SFC expansion, along with a structure designed to allow natural lighting to enter the building.
"The planning for these structures are letting us become more sustainable," Hagedorn said. "We conserve more resources for the university and the planet."
The expansion will feature new restrooms, a display area, more lounge areas and a food service area with a juice bar café. Hagedorn said a juice bar was chosen after the student body expressed a desire for a dining option in the building.
"We will learn from the student population what they want on the menu," Hagedorn said. "If they want healthy food choices, they'll get it."
Two more basketball courts in the expansion will allow more room for students to participate in activities like volleyball and badminton. The second floor of the expanded area will house a new cardio equipment workout area.
"Cardio has had the highest demand for more equipment and space," Hagedorn said. "The new section will allow us to double our space and add the best equipment."
According to surveys performed by the SFC, students responded to potential construction projects positively, saying they were in favor of the expansion and renovation projects, despite the sections of the buildings being closed off.
"We're excited people are here and want to exercise," Hagedorn said. "It's discouraging when you can't be on the equipment."
Other additions include classrooms with hardwood flooring, storage cubbies and equipment for multimedia presentations. This new addition to the SFC can be sectioned off and run independently from the current building, allowing student organizations and groups to meet there at very flexible times.
The expansion is expected to be completed by May 2009. After finalizing the expansion, Hagedorn said he anticipates the grand opening of the expansion to coincide with the start of the fall 2009 term.
For more information and photos about the VC renovation and SFC expansion projects, visit www.siue.edu/crec.
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