Section of student center to open in August
A portion of Phase II of the student center will open Aug. 18, five months ahead of schedule, according to a Student Auxiliary Services news release.
The Phase II section opening will include new dining options and lounge and study space for students.
“Working with our contractor, VCC, we are seizing an opportunity to open a large area of the student center much earlier than we anticipated,” Student Affairs Assistant Vice Chancellor Jeff Zeilenga said in the news release. “Benefits of opening this early include convenience for our students, more food choices and 600 additional seats to meet the demand of our student population.”
According to the news release, the remaining areas in Phase II, which will include The Shack restaurant, Mort’s Grille, a convenience store, student study and meeting rooms and the Traditions Lounge, will open by December.
Student Auxiliary Services spokeswoman Michelle Froese said she’s hopeful offices for student organizations and MU programs in the student center will also be completed by the end of the year.