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Katherine Lehman

Author: Katherine Lehman

Project Updates from Facilities

Current projects:

  • Mudd Library: Work currently happening and will be ongoing

Future projects:

  • 310 E Water St: Roof replacement starting November 4
  • Fox Commons: Water transfer to 3rd floor, brief water disruption expected Nov. 4-5
  • Fox Commons: Bedroom lighting swap Nov. 4-8
  • Library/Main Hall area: Cabling will be pulled via manholes Nov. 6-7
  • Sampson House: Front porch will be replaced starting November 6
  • Mursell House: roof replacement late November TBD
  • Music Drama: exterior retaining wall completion fall TBD
  • Harper Hall: upgrades over winter break TBD
  • Chapel Façade: renovation to begin summer 2025 TBD
  • Ormsby Hall: window replacement summer 2025 TBD

Watch for updates weekly; TBD dates will be filled in as learned. Please note, dates are subject to change due to weather or supply chain issues.  Please be safe when in these areas!

Project Updates from Facilities

Current projects

  • Mudd Library: Work will continue sporadically into the winter.

Future projects

  • Sampson House: The front porch will be replaced starting Nov. 4.
  • 310 E Water St: The roof will be replaced starting Nov. 4.
  • Mursell House: The roof will be replaced starting mid-November.
  • Harper Hall: Upgrades will be made over winter break.
  • Chapel Façade: Renovations will begin summer 2025.
  • Music-Drama: The exterior retaining all completion is TBD.

Watch for updates weekly; TBD dates will be filled in as learned. Please be safe when in these areas!

Facilities Project Updates

Scheduled repairs and projects:

  • Mudd Library: We Energies to connect gas lines by October 18, work will be ongoing
  • 1025 E South Water St: replacing lower roof begins early week of October 21
  • Briggs Hall: roof repair October 22
  • Sampson House: front porch will be replaced starting November 4
  • 310 E Water St: roof replacement starting November 4

TBD repairs and projects

  • Mursell House: roof replacement mid-November
  • Music Drama: exterior retaining wall completion TBD
  • Chapel Façade: renovation to begin summer 2025 TBD
  • Harper Hall: upgrades over winter break TBD

Watch for updates weekly; TBD dates will be filled in as learned. Please be safe when in these areas!

Facilities Project Updates

Scheduled Projects

  • October 1-11 | Trever Hall | Soffit repair currently happening
  • October 12 & 13 | Chapman Hall | Exterior power washing
  • October 22 | Briggs Hall | Roof repair
  • November 4 | Sampson House | Front porch replacement begins

TBD Projects

  • Mid-October/Early November | Mudd Library | We Energies to connect gas lines
  • Early November | 310 E Water St | Roof replacement
  • Mid-November | Mursell House | Roof replacement
  • Winter Break | Harper Hall | Upgrades
  • Spring 2025 | Chapel | Façade renovation to begin

Watch for updates weekly; TBD dates will be filled in as learned. Please be safe when in these areas!

Facilities Project Updates

Projects happening around campus:

  • Trever Hall: soffit repair currently happening October 1-11
  • Chapman: exterior power washing Sunday, Oct 6 and Saturday-Sunday, October 12-13  
  • Sampson House: front porch will be replaced starting November 4
  • Mudd Library: We Energies to connect gas lines mid-October/early November TBD
  • 310 E Water St: roof replacement early November TBD
  • Mursell House: roof replacement mid-November TBD
  • Music Drama: exterior retaining wall completion TBD
  • Harper Hall: upgrades over winter break TBD
  • Chapel Façade: renovation to begin spring 2025 TBD

Watch for updates weekly; TBD dates will be filled in as learned. Please be safe in these areas while work is happening!

Important Updates from Facilities Updates

Music-Drama – Please note that work will be taking place in level one and along the north side exterior from September 10-20 as we perform necessary pipe repairs.

Steitz Hall – Power washing will be happening on the north side from September 27-29. There may be spray from this work, so please avoid this sidewalk during the work, if possible.

As always, safety first! Please be aware of your surroundings while in these areas!

Important Updates from Facilites

In our continuing efforts to upgrade and keep our Campus beautiful and safe, please note that we currently have several projects happening around Campus.

  • Library electrical and boiler upgrades: This work is happening at the back of the library only, but there’s heavy equipment involved.
  • Concrete repairs and replacements: Happening in several areas around campus.
  • Power washing: Most buildings will be power washed in the coming weeks for discoloration or bugs and webs.
  • Chapel, west side: renovation of the windows will be taking place for the next couple months.

Please be safe! Stay aware of your surroundings at all times. Do not enter taped off areas.

Important Construction Updates from Facilities

Concrete repair/replacement will start in early July around the Wellness Center, Trever Hall, Sage Hall, West of Brokaw Hall, and Main Hall.

Safety first! Please be aware of your surroundings, and try to avoid these areas while the work is being completed.

Please contact Katherine with Facilities if you have any questions or concerns while out and about.
Katherine.Lehman@Lawrence.edu
920-832-6893

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.