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Katherine Lehman

Author: Katherine Lehman

Important News on Memorial Chapel

Built in 1919, age and the Wisconsin elements have taken their toll on our beautiful Chapel and its façade is experiencing compromised structural integrity.

Starting Monday, November 6, shoring of the façade with scaffolding will begin to minimize further damage as we head into winter. During this process, you should enter Memorial Chapel through the Shattuck entrance. Once the shoring is complete, you will be able to enter safely through the front doors.

Safety is priority! Please be aware of your surroundings at all times while the shoring is being built.

Fire Lanes and Restricted Parking Areas on Campus

New fire lane signs have been posted around the fire lanes that run through campus to alert drivers no parking areas. Signs that were posted in the past alerted drivers to pedestrian walking areas and reduced speed limits.

Please obey the reduced speed signs in these areas while driving golf carts, and gators. Pedestrians always have the right of way—at least 3 feet!

All campus fire lanes must be clear of parked vehicles. There is an exception for facilities operations service vehicles for short periods of time when performing building and equipment related tasks.

By keeping entrances and fire lanes clear and accessible, we will provide the required access for emergency responders.

Vehicles parked for hours in a no parking fire lane in front of Memorial Hall and the LU Wellness Center.

All campus fire lanes must be clear of parked vehicles. There is an exception for facilities operations service vehicles for short periods of time when performing building and equipment related tasks.

All personal vehicles must park in the designated parking lots or on the street parking spots on campus.

The Appleton Fire Department also drives around our campus to make sure that these areas are not being used for parking areas. We have received pictures of this inspection and have also warned contractors about parking in these areas and blocking access to building standpipe connections. (For example, the fire lane located by the south lower entrance doors to the Warch Campus Center). Also, keep areas clear and accessible around fire hydrants, making it is easy access the connections.

There will be daily inspections of fire lanes around Lawrence University and documenting vehicles that are parking in fire lanes. If you have questions, please contact Mark Musser (mark.musser@lawrence.edu).

Fire lane that runs between the LU Wellness Center and the Seeley G. Mudd Library.
Pedestrian Walk – 5 mph sign behind Steitz Hall, Handicapped and Service Vehicles only

Other locations of no parking fire lanes:

Below Briggs
E. Boldt Way Plaza
Sage Hall

Lawrence Loop – Added stop at Alex Gym

The Lawrence Loop, Lawrence’s free campus shuttle service, has added a stop at Alex Gym!

This route runs from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, on a continuous loop with stops at:

  • Hiett Hall
  • Wriston turnaround
  • Banta Bowl
  • Alexander Gym
  • 1025 E South River Street

The shuttle is accessible and should arrive at each stop approximately every 20 minutes.

Construction Notice for Memorial Chapel

The accessibility ramp at Memorial Chapel is being replaced this fall with a start date of Monday, September 25 and projected completion date of Monday, November 27. These dates are weather dependent and are subject to change.

The contractor is aware of event-sensitive dates and will work closely with us. There will be a temporary ramp installed so there will no disruption in access to the building.

Please be aware of your surroundings while in the area and do not enter the construction space. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or ext. 6893

Advisory for the West Campus project

Demo work has begun on the buildings at the corner of College Avenue and Drew Street in preparation for the West Campus project. 321, 317, 315, and 313 E. College Avenue will all be coming down to make room for the new addition.

The alley to the Brokaw/Colman parking lot off of Drew Street will still be accessible.

The demo should be complete by the end of September. There will be no demo work on September 5 to accommodate move-in day. The city will open Durkee Street for September 5 to assist with the flow of move-in traffic.

Do not enter the demo area outlined in yellow! Please be aware of your surroundings at all times in this area.

Campus Construction Updates

The lower roof at 1025 E South River St is being replaced and repurposed into an outdoor gathering space. The main roof and HVAC units will be replaced this fall.

The Sage Hall exterior wall has been repaired.

The lofted beds have been taken down from all the Quads’ corner rooms.

The Kohler Hall bathroom floors have been re-graded for better drainage.

Window cleaning has begun on most Academic Buildings.

We appreciate your flexibility and understanding during the power shut down on Monday, July 31. Our team and a contractor perform inspections cleaning and testing of the Campus electrical systems annually to be proactive and reduce the chances of power failures.

As always, safety first! Do not enter construction areas! Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Should you have questions or see anything concerning as you’re out and about, please contact Katherine in Facilities Operations at: Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or at ext. 6893

Campus Construction Updates

  • Sage Hall bathroom remodels are moving along.
  • The new Quad 1 fire system is installed. The bathroom remodel is underway and the new flooring in the common space is being installed.
  • The Banta Bowl Team Complex has the floor slab down and patio pillars installed.
  • New windows are being installed in 738, 741, and 742 E Boldt Way.
  • Small Exec has a new exterior stairwell and concrete repairs.
  • Colman Hall’s upper roof is being replaced after long fought battles with leaks.
  • Several parking lots around Campus received seal coating and re-striping.
  • The tennis courts are resurfaced. Up next – logos!

We’re working hard on all the Campus enhancements! As always, safety first! Do not enter construction areas! Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Should you have questions or see anything concerning as you’re out and about, please contact Katherine in Facilities Operations at: Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or at ext. 6893

Important Campus Construction Updates!

  • Starting on July 10, Durkee St. along the east side of Colman Hall will be closed by the City of Appleton for construction. There will be access to the Colman Hall parking lot from Lawrence St. behind the YMCA.
  • The long-vacant house at 128 N. Union was razed due to structural concerns. The demolition took place on June 19. There are no plans in place for the property beyond it being greenspace. A master planning process for all properties owned by Lawrence is currently under way.
  • Drew Street Pedestrian Bridge will be closed July 5– 12 for resurfacing.
  • The wood floors in the Esch Hurvis event room in Warch Campus Center will be resurfaced July 12– 15. The room will be closed during these dates.
  • Resurfacing of the tennis courts begins July 6; please note that they will be closed for the duration of resurfacing.
  • Memorial Chapel has exterior, interior and stained glass window restoration underway.
  • Whiting Track and Field is looking fabulous with the installation of a track surface and sod!
  • The Esch Hurvis Center for Spiritual & Religious Life has received all new windows.
  • Small Exec is seeing exterior concrete repairs.
  • Tuckpointing at the Quads is currently taking place.

There’s lots going on at every turn! As always, safety first! Do not enter construction areas! Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Should you have questions or see anything concerning as you’re out and about, please contact Katherine in Facilities Operations at: Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or at ext. 6893

Summer construction has kicked off this week!

Please read for important Campus updates!

  • Warch Campus Center is having work done with the center set of stairs. The stairs will be closed July 19– 30. The elevator will still be accessible to all floors, and the side stairs to fourth floor will still be open.
  • East Banta Bowl Court will be closed June 20- June 23.

Some activity you’ll notice as you walk through Campus:

  • Sage Hall is seeing the most activity! The bathrooms are being remodeled, ADA rooms are being added, there will be new flooring and paint in the hallways, and the boilers are being replaced.
  • Quad 1’s second floor bathroom is being remodeled, as well as new flooring in the lounge area and entrance on the first floor. A new fire system is also being installed.
  • Quads 4 & 5 are getting new flooring in the basement lounge.

Watch for updates each week as more projects kick off!

As always, safety first! Do not enter construction areas! Please be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Should you have questions or see anything concerning as you’re out and about, please contact Katherine in Facility Services at: Katherine.lehman@lawrence.edu or at ext. 6893