The Board of Governors recently approved several building renovation and upgrade projects through the spring and summer months.

Manoogian Hall will undergo second-floor upgrades to 23 general-purpose classrooms and four ethnic heritage rooms. Proposed improvements include upgrades to the HVAC system, electrical, lighting, security, technology, finishes and furniture. 

The College of Education Building is scheduled for renovation of five general-purpose classrooms, including upgrades to mechanical and electrical services, lighting, interior finishes and furniture.

The design phase for renovations at Science Hall will support space for the Nutrition and Food Science Department. Included in the project scope is renovation of the third floor, six research laboratory upgrades, additional administration space, a seminar/lecture room, a food-prep lab, and laboratory upgrades on the second floor. 

Renovations to the Student Center Building’s (SCB) sixth floor will improve and expand space for the Student Veterans Resource Center, Hillel of Metro Detroit, and Testing, Evaluation and Research Services. 

“We are working toward bringing general-purpose classrooms into the 21st century,” said Deb Brazen, director of planning and estimating. “State Hall’s fourth-floor renovation was just the first step. Renovations to Manoogian’s second floor will continue this noticeable improvement.”