As Tim mentioned in two of his posts last week, the campus’ physical plant went under the proverbial knife this summer, both inside and out. One project that has chugged along steadily this summer is the all-gender restroom project, which … Continue reading →…Continue Reading An Update on the All-Gender Restroom Project
Tag: Facilities
Emerging Landscapes—From Atwater to Washington DC
Given the progress made this week on the Atwater landscape project, I can’t resist posting these photos (taken this morning), and encouraging people to take a walk over to the north side of the campus to see the area. Though … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Emerging Landscapes—From Atwater to Washington DC
A New Year, and Some New and Improved Spaces
Every September, students return to campus to find that something about the landscape has changed. Over the years, Middlebury has maintained a remarkably distinct culture—visiting alums often comment on how the campus still feels the way it did when they attended the College—but the … Continue reading →…Continue Reading A New Year, and Some New and Improved Spaces
Atwater Construction-Turf Battle
Doing large construction projects at Middlebury comes with a unique challenge, that of time. Most colleges and universities have various programs running throughout the summer, like summer camps and classes. Middlebury, though, has an entire college, the Language School. This … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Atwater Construction-Turf Battle
A Commencement Day
4:30 comes early. I like to say I’m a morning person, but the alarm goes off, it’s summer, it’s dark, and well, that’s just too early. I drive to campus, and park behind Kenyon Arena. All facilities staff park there, so the incoming guests can park closer, and we walk to the Service Building, not talking a […] Continue reading →…Continue Reading A Commencement Day
Rain or Shine
Every year, a dedicated crew from Facilities Services takes on the task of readying the campus for Commencement. Take a brief glimpse at how they do it….Continue Reading Rain or Shine
All-Gender Restroom Project
In recent months, Sarah Franco, Special Projects Coordinator, and Jennifer Herrera, Special Assistant to the Dean of the College, have been engaged with a group of students to develop a plan for creating all-gender (also known as gender-neutral) restrooms in … Continue reading →…Continue Reading All-Gender Restroom Project