Campus Center

Plans for construction of the new Campus Center are under way. The new two-story, 50,000 square foot facility is a $15 million project (which will replace Cowan Dining Commons). Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2008.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Campus Center was held April 3, 2008.

The new Campus Center will include:

• The Student Life Office as well as designated space for student organizations, meetings, storage and an area to make campus signage. There will also be four meeting spaces of various sizes that will provide flexibility for meetings, meals and gathering.
• There will be two dining facilities: Cowan Dining Commons and a Grille/Snack Bar that will provide deli sandwiches, burgers, pizza, smoothies, coffee, etc.
• There will be comfortable gathering and socializing spaces for students, faculty and staff, including informal seating, fireplaces, and a gaming area, including pool tables and Wii game systems.

Construction also continues on a temporary dining hall (Chowan) that will serve as the main eating facility until the completion of the new Campus Center.