The project, which is made possible by outright gifts from members of the college’s Board of Trustees and their families, will completely renovate and modernize Dows, Tarr, Pauley and Rorem halls, four residence halls built in the 1960s that house a total of about 300 students. Work will begin immediately following the end of the academic year on May 11 and continue through August 2015.
The renovations will include more inviting entrances and patios for each building, more natural light and activity spaces, new and expanded bathrooms, and upgrades to student rooms, including new flooring, lighting and furniture. All mechanical systems, including electrical, heating and plumbing, will be replaced. New energy efficient windows will be installed in student rooms, as well.