{"id":5453,"date":"2017-05-12T09:05:52","date_gmt":"2017-05-12T14:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/?p=5453"},"modified":"2017-12-05T10:26:55","modified_gmt":"2017-12-05T16:26:55","slug":"facilities-renovations-summer-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/facilities-renovations-summer-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Renovations Include New Learning, Living Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"

A number of major facilities projects will keep Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP\u2019s campus buzzing during the summer months, including new learning spaces, additional student housing, Donius University Center renovations and expansion of the Cyber Fusion Center.<\/p>\n

Saints Hall<\/strong>
\nConstruction of Phase II of the east wing of Saints Hall begins in late May. Phase I of the four-story residence hall was completed\u00a0last year. The augmentation will create an additional 217 student living spaces \u2013 for a total of 445 \u2013 and additional lounge areas. The new wing of Saints Hall will open in Fall 2018.<\/p>\n

Classroom Renovation<\/strong>
\nRenovations to two\u00a0Anheuser-Busch Hall classroom spaces will result in\u00a0a state-of-the art flexible learning center. The center\u00a0will feature upgraded technology tools and customizable seating to boost collaboration and interactivity among students\u00a0and faculty.<\/p>\n

Cyber Fusion Center<\/strong>
\nThe Cyber Fusion Center<\/a> (CFC), located in the Anheuser-Busch Academic Center, is one of the most technology-rich spaces on campus. The Center\u00a0will be expanded from its current 800 square feet to over 3,000 square feet to accommodate growth in the cyber security academic program and to allow the CFC to serve more clients. The CFC\u00a0is managed by faculty experts and staffed by teams of students. Currently, the Center\u00a0offers services to more than 150 clients in 10 countries. Opening later this summer, the space will also serve students studying app development. Students will design apps for charities and social causes at no charge.<\/p>\n

Donius University Center<\/strong>
\nThe Donius University Center will undergo significant renovations over the coming months. Donius houses offices for Student Life, Student Involvement, Student Government, the M Store, LJs and other gathering spaces. The Center for Student Engagement, a popular hub in Donius, will be revamped to better serve the growing number of student organizations.<\/p>\n

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