ARC pool closed after damage found to structure
January 13, 2013 by
By Emily Gurchiek, Chattanooga, TN—Leaders closed the ARC pool after a lifeguard discovered damage to the structure, but they hope to have it open again in four weeks. Caesar Wood, director of campus recreation, said the bonding agent between the plaster and the concrete failed, so the two had started to separate. He said one [...]
UC cafeteria to be renovated
November 29, 2012 by
By Megan Ferguson, Chattanooga, TN-The University Center will be going under construction during winter break. Vice Chancellor Chuck Cantrell said several factors prompted the remodel, but the main goal is to provide a more attractive, useful space for students. He said the project is anticipated to be done when students return to campus in January. [...]
Library construction to be delayed
November 13, 2012 by
By Alexa Williams, Chattanooga, TN—The opening of the new library building on the corner of Vine Street and Douglas Street will be delayed because of project complications, according to University officials. Labeled on Lupton Library’s wiki site as “The Library Building Project,” the target move-in date is spring or summer of 2013. However, Janet Spraker, [...]
Students, guides adjust to campus construction
September 19, 2012 by
By Erin Myers, Chattanooga, TN- Students attending class and visiting campus have seen major changes UTC is undergoing. “Project managers expect the library to be completed by Fall 2013 and the new Cardiac to be completed by Spring 2013,” Robert Fisher, student body treasurer, said. “However, those dates are tentative, and unforeseen circumstances could alter [...]
Student speaks out against plan for new steps on Cardiac Hill
September 12, 2012 by
By Aaron Wells–Chattanooga, TN A University student concerned about the Cardiac Hill construction addressed SGA members at Tuesday’s meeting. Student Frank DePinto, a Chattanooga junior, expressed his concern over the addition of stairs on Cardiac Hill. DePinto, a physics major who also has a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture and a master’s in physical geography [...]
Construction causes power outage
September 5, 2012 by
By Gabrielle Chevalier Chattanooga, TN (UTC/The Echo) - Construction workers revamping Cardiac Hill caused a campus-wide power outage Sunday, which left the Guerry Center and Crossroads Dining without power until Tuesday evening. Chuck Cantrell, associate vice chancellor for University relations, said the outage lasted across campus for approximately five hours before power was restored to some [...]
Campus construction continues, reroutes students
August 28, 2012 by
By Aaron Wells, Chattanooga, TN—Construction projects around campus continue as officials hope to expand and change the landscape of the University. The most obvious currently active project on campus is the construction of the new library, which Janet Spraker, director of engineering services, said is still on schedule to open Fall 2013. Officials are hoping [...]
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Too much construction means angry and annoyed students
By Megan Ferguson, Chattanooga, TN— University leaders try to better campus with construction of new buildings to give students the best of the best; however, this is backfiring because the relentless construction creates non-stop irritating noise, blocks walkways and streets and makes the campus look rundown. I’m not trying to say good things haven’t come [...]