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This construction project was designed to re-establish our student union, built in 1971, as an attractive student gathering place and preferred destination. By renovating the Slavin Center and enriching our activities programming, we provide a safe, attractive alternative to off-campus activities and to further strengthen the sense of campus community.

The footprint of the Slavin Center was expanded on the south side to provide 24/7 space for students to use for informal social gatherings. This increases dramatically the previous available space for this use from 600 to 4,700 square feet. A glass-enclosed atrium incorporating rooftop photovoltaic cells to harness energy as part of a "solar green" initiative creates a south side entrance to Slavin Center. The atrium's striking design parallels that of the Concannon Fitness Center's Ruane Atrium, providing natural sunlight during the day and a welcome open space at night.

The $6 million renovation expands studio space for WDOM radio and PCtv and creates a new late-night snack station. The expansion also  incorporates multiple new seating areas, some with televisions, for students who want to spend time with friends or watch a televised game or program in an alcohol-free environment.

Student representatives worked closely with the Office of Student Affairs Administration to identify the various kinds of gathering places and new programs to be accommodated in this project, which encompasses a total of 8,800 square feet of new space and 560 square feet of renovated space on three levels.

This dynamic, campus-focused solution to recreation, health, and wellness issues critical to our students' success, was completed in September 2009.

Construction Photos:

> May-June 2009
> February-May 2009