RAMAPO MAGAZINE
Fall 2000   •   Volume 1, Issue 2
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Building Ramapo's Future

 

From a new residence hall to a hi-tech tiered classroom, Ramapo is expanding, improving, and remodeling its facilities. Take a look at some of the projects now completed or in progress.

Completed:

    Maple Hall (pictured) — The newest residence hall features voice/data/video at every pillow, microfridges, private baths for each two-bed unit, card key access, floor lounges, vending, laundry, and gated parking.

    Pine Hall Sprinkler Systems — Retrofitted residence hall for compliance with new legislation.

Roadrunner Central — Located in the student center, this entertainment counter rents and sells videos, provides discount theater tickets and coupons, sponsors trips and events, and sells stamps.

In Progress:

Pavilion — Creation of a self-contained conference center with expanded dining area (now open), new audiovisual equipment, and atrium with skylight.

Fuel Cell #2 — Second fuel cell for the campus will generate electricity via natural gas for the academic buildings, the telephone switchboard, the International Telecommunications Center, and the Center for Computing and Information Systems.

Student Center Dining — Expansion and remodeling of kitchen and service areas.

In Planning For 2001:

Security Expansion— The modernization of Campus Security will accommodate staff growth and updated equipment used in maintaining campus safety.

High-tech Tiered Classroom — Boasting electronic white boards and data ports at every seat, the new classroom for MBA and other graduate programs will accommodate 35+ students.

Library Interior Renovation — Construction of new Information Literacy Classroom for bibliographic instruction.

Sculpture Studio Expansion — Plans for improvements and the expansion of the existing foundry to accommodate the rising number of students with interest in sculpting and sculpture.

College Park Apartments Wiring — Will bring voice/data/video wiring to every pillow.

Mansion — Architectural preservation consultants will work with the College to complete an extensive renovation of this 19th century historic building while continuing to preserve its character. Major work will include central air, new roofing, window repair and replacement, and interior renovation.

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