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The project to demolish Vandercook Hall, located on Oakland Drive, is set to begin this week. Hazardous material abatement will begin on Tuesday, May 27, and will be on-going until demolition starts in early July. Restoration of the site is scheduled to be completed by the end of August.
As announced earlier this year, after structural and environmental assessments of the 86-year-old building, it was determined the building’s architecture would not accommodate the space, technology and ADA needs of modern academic, administrative or student housing facilities. The building has not been used for decades and over time increasingly poses safety and liability risks. There are no plans to build on the property after site restoration.
Annual maintenance of Parking Ramp 2, located west of Miller Auditorium, will begin on Tuesday, May 27. Various areas within the ramp will be temporarily closed, shifting as crews progress with their work. All maintenance is expected to be completed by the end of July. Please follow posted signage and use caution when in the area.
On Wednesday, May 21, barricades will close West Michigan Ave to vehicular traffic from Ring Rd N to the Gathering Tree. This closure is necessary to start the Pedestrian Green Space project. Those seeking access to Seibert Administration Building, Student Center or Sangren Hall should proceed to parking Lot 41. There is drop off access at Sangren Hall, Wilbur St or Student Center Loop Rd. Metered parking is also available in Lot 28 via Student Center Loop Rd to access the Student Center and Seibert Administration Building. The project will also include the removal of Lot 16 and 94, which will close sometime in June.
All pavement for roadways and walkways will be complete, pedestrian barriers will be removed and pedestrian crosswalk lighting will be…
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Starting on Tuesday, May 27, Eddies Lane will be closed to repair a sinkhole. The road will be closed through 5 p.m. on Friday, May 30.
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Mental Health First Aid will be offered on Tuesday, June 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Sindecuse Health Center, Room 3131. This internationally recognized training teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders. More information and registration can be found on ExperienceWMU. You must be logged in to view the event.