To describe Hicks as the heart and hearth of the campus is to describe a place that functions as the College's family room, a place to relax from our labors, that provides opportunity for hospitality, and that nurtures connection and engagement; the social heart of the College.
Centripetal Force
While our strength is in a centrifugal education -- outward-facing, outward-going, constantly spinning students out and away from the campus to prepare enlightened world citizens with a global view of their responsibility -- we need the counterbalancing force, a centripetal force that invites learners and teachers back to the center that energizes their affiliation and engagement. more background and mission.
The Vision
How does the College's ideal family room look? From aesthetics to functionality, read about and see a panel discussion of the vision here.
We Hear You!
Learn about the process for community input, and read what our community has to contribute here. |
Project News
LEEDS CERTIFICATION
See the latest recycling and LEED progress notes here
Listen to a PodCast on the certification initiative.
DEMOLITION continues. See the progress in our photo gallery.
ACCESS TO SERVICES
The main, quad-side entrance to Hicks is closed. The President's Lounge and the lobby area of Hicks are off-limits to the campus. Enter Hicks on the West end of the building to enter the dining hall.
The Bookstore is also accessible from the East end of the building, but nothing beyond it (President's Lounge, Lobby, Union Desk) will be accessible or operational during the renovation.
The ATM machine previously located in the Hicks Lobby is in the Library lobby, near Beaners.
RELOCATIONS
• Mail Hut - DeWaters Lounge.
• Dean of Students, Residential Life, Campus Life, Women's Programming, and Multicultural Affairs and Disability Services DeWaters Hall, Rooms 101-112.
• Counseling - 217 Monroe St
• Security - OU 110
• 24-hour computer lab - OU 309
• Student Commission - ULC 211
• Student Publications - ULC 319
• WJMD - ULC 212
• Other recognized student organizations - carriage house located behind Humphrey House.
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Timeline
Phase I: Preplanning
October 2005-February 2006
Phase 2: Architect Selection.
February 2006
Tower Pinkster Titus Associates was selected
Phase 3: Programming
March and April 2006
Phase 4: Design.
May 2006 - June 2006
The design phase of the project occurred last winter and spring and involved close collaboration between the architect and a College committee composed of student, faculty, staff, and administration representatives. The process also included surveys of students and employees as well as frequent open meetings.
Phase 5: Construction.
Nov 2006-June 2008
Portions of the building will remain operational throughout the 18-month construction phase, which will begin in November, after homecoming, and progress in four phases from the west end of the building (Welles Hall) to the east.
Completion: June 2008
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