Campus construction projects slated for summer
During the next 10 weeks, several construction projects will begin. The projects are expected to be complete by Fall 2012.
Library
While the first floor of the Library is slated to see a Jobs Hub and Career Corner added in the lobby, the Librarys second floor has begun renovations to create a Learning Commons that will feature more than 300 computer workstations. The project is funded by the Student Tech Fee. Print periodicals and reference materials have been moved to storage and will not be available until renovations are complete. A/V media have been permanently relocated to the sixth floor, newspapers have been moved to the first floor and microform have been moved to the basement.
Communications and Information Sciences Building
The CIS building will undergo classroom refurbishing.
Behavioral Sciences Building
The BEH building will receive renovations to its lecture halls.
Collins Park
Collins Park will feature green space and shaded seating areas for students to relax.
Social Sciences Building
The SOC building will be renovated over the summer.
Education Building
The College of Education will see a graduate student study suite added.
More Stories
USF puts safety first when deciding campus closures, officials say
There is a “long list of factors” considered when closing the university for a storm, but “safety always comes first,” said Grant Gundle, USF’s director of emergency management. When a storm threatens the USF community, Gundle is part of the Executive Policy Group, a team of 30 people deciding when to cancel classes, close campuses […]
USF faculty gets 3% raise but will continue fighting for more
USF’s in-unit faculty will only see a 3% raise in their paychecks despite their union advocating for three times that. In September, the United Faculty of Florida (UFF) called for a 7-9% pay increase for employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), but has been at a standstill ever since. The former CBA expired […]
USF changed finals week for this fall. Here’s what that means.
Test-free week and final exam week will not occur this semester to make up for the lost class time during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the university said Monday. The final two weeks of the term will be normal instructional weeks, meaning classes will meet at their scheduled times — an exception to USF Regulation 3.011 […]
USF experts say students need mental health support post-Milton
Kristin Kosyluk said the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton looks different on everyone, and recognizing these differences is essential for supporting mental health. “We are not all in the same boat, but we’re all on the same rough seas,” said Kosyluk. “Some of us are in kayaks and others are on cruise ships.” Kosyluk […]
USF SG midterm campaigning delayed due to Helene, Milton
Abigail Stephens, a senior health sciences major, said it is important to vote in Student Government (SG) elections. “It gives you a voice to shape the election through who you vote for,” Stephens said. “It is very self-rewarding to vote, and you can partly control the outcome of the election.” The timeline for the 2024 […]
USF’s Riverfront Park, Botanical Gardens temporarily closed following Milton
Both USF’s Riverfront Park and Botanical Gardens are temporarily closed due to Hurricane Milton, which battered the Tampa Bay area almost two weeks ago. Curator Craig Huegel said the Gardens have faced its share of hurricanes, but none quite like Milton. Huegel said he expects the Gardens to reopen on the first Tuesday of November, […]