Anyone know of the approximate start date? I am really getting pumped about this building, really pumped!..O..Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
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Anyone know of the approximate start date? I am really getting pumped about this building, really pumped!..O..Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
Will the new student union incorporate the current one, or is it going to be a total rebuild?
Yes it is...I believe the ball room, theatre and bookstore will all be renovated while the middle section of the building will be torn down and replaced. An additional wing attached to the bookstore headed towards Hebrard will be added. Whether the bookstore will be used as a bookstore, I don't know, but I do believe the ball room and theatre will still be used for its current purpose just completely renovated. I could be wrong but the last time I checked, that was the plan.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
I had seen/heard that there would be a village/town square look that would almost be a part of the new dorms and very close for all needs of food, medicine, (maybe a cold beer), general necessities etc. ---Just seemed like a great concept!!! Now we have a great school and all the peripheral activities and structure of a BIG TIME UNIVERSITY!!! As a VERY LOW tech guy---Can a student go on line and skip the library ???? I know that they can't use the lYbrary anymore!!!
That's what I heard too.Quote:
Originally Posted by KragincajunS10
I saw a set of drawings at the print shop and took a peak. The middle of the Union as is it now will basically be demolished and pushed out to McKinley street. The bookstore wing and the theater wing will remain and be renovated. The bookstore wing will be extended to Boucher and to Guillory hall. This extension will be the new food service area with delivery service from Boucher.
Nice job explaining what we will be seeing. Did a Google Earth Map and it is interesting to see how much area the lake takes up from a space view. Also how much space the current union takes up of the entire area. I would hope they have an access perdstrain bridge over Cypress Lake.
Now that would be unique. A walk-across with a little sitting area in the middle..........Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
I like your idea of investing in UL's priceless BullGator habitat. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
Let's never forget it was a anciet buffalo wallow then a pig pen before the gators came, but you don't see me wanting a spirit leader as a bison or a razorback from Louisiana. Just saying give me the blue eyed hounds. ;*)Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypress...te,_Louisiana)
BullGators frequent Buffalo Wallows, and it was a Swamp before it was a drain off pit for a Pig Pen.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
Wonder if the SPCA would prevent us from coloring the gators red as they swim in C-Lake!!!
Sounds like something the federal government might provide a grant to explore. DNA crossed with the red snapper would give you a gator that not only is red, but is good for a new palet delight experience red gator couvillion, or perhaps vermilion gator couvillion.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomer
I can hardly wait for the union to be completed. Should be a great place for the students. Makes me want to go back for a second degree.
What if you had the huge claws of a crawfish along with the alligator body---Now that would be BAD ___---T-Bine can you make one???Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
I found out yesterday that the renovation project is indeed out for bid. It usually is a 30 day process. That means bids should be due in late July. If the bids come in within the budget it should take about 45 to 60 days for the paper work to get processed. I'm thinking they should get started with construction in late September or early October.
Some minor work going on to get Guillory, (old) Corona and Olivier halls ready for occupancy during the renovation.
Improvements to Olivier Hall (it hurt to take this photo)
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81618535@N08/7532342090/" title="Olivier by Clark Field, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7532342090_c65936402a.jpg" width="500" height="380" alt="Olivier"></a>
A shed to cover entrance to the temporary food storage freezers and coolers. Looks kind of flimsy to me I hope we don't have a Hurricane while this is in use because it's gone if we do.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81618535@N08/7532341458/" title="shed by Clark Field, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8422/7532341458_e9d9736e95.jpg" width="500" height="385" alt="shed"></a>
Cypress Lake facade of existing Student Union.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81618535@N08/7532343248/" title="cypress-lake-facade by Clark Field, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8001/7532343248_a9bc390afe.jpg" width="500" height="376" alt="cypress-lake-facade"></a>
For some reason I thought they were going to open the view to the swamp. Unless I am thinking of the wrong building it will still be blocked. ?Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
This building will be demolished AFTER the renovation is completed. Some of the offices in the current union will move here during the renovation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Construction to start soon
http://www.katc.com/news/ull-student...ns-this-month/
This is my last semester at UL. I almost don't want to graduate now...almost.
Boy, the roof of the student union looks bad.
Looks like I found two good spots to document Student Union Construction.
The north Harris Hall fire escape. McLaurin Gym is behind the trees to the left, Student Union is to the rear and you can just see the wall of Bonin Hall to the right.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81618535@N08/7768083492/" title="union-spot by Clark Field, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8284/7768083492_9e71e0662b.jpg" width="500" height="384" alt="union-spot"></a>
and the top of Olivier Parking Tower
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81618535@N08/7768076208/" title="union-spot-2 by Clark Field, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8285/7768076208_74d6253df3.jpg" width="500" height="303" alt="union-spot-2"></a>
I should be able to access both places throughout the entire construction process. The view from the fire escape will be of the new food service wing. This is where the old Saucier clinic was.
Looks like the band practice field is ready for foot steps next week.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81618535@N08/7768086142/" title="band-practice by Clark Field, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8439/7768086142_99be76e14e.jpg" width="500" height="373" alt="band-practice"></a>
Man it's gonna get loud in there lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by HelmutVII
Student Union Construction has not started in earnest yet. It looks like they are getting logistics worked out for food service. Food service will be moving to Guillory Hall (the building with the catwalk over Cypress Lake). Other Union services are moving into the eyesores across from campus police.
This area is going to be the new food service wing for the Student Union. This is where the old Saucier clinic used to be. Photo taken from the front of Buchanan Hall
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81618535@N08/7818099118/" title="stu-union-1 by Clark Field, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/7818099118_61f8c21a92.jpg" width="500" height="325" alt="stu-union-1"></a>
Food service hours for Guillory Hall
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81618535@N08/7818097314/" title="guillory-hall-hours by Clark Field, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7264/7818097314_a07e64c0a6.jpg" width="496" height="500" alt="guillory-hall-hours"></a>
DON'T FREAK OUT!!!! It's not permanent and this building will be demolished after renovation is complete. This is old Corona Hall and is where the cashiers are located.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81618535@N08/7818097784/" title="don'r-freak by Clark Field, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8294/7818097784_c753a131c3.jpg" width="500" height="415" alt="don'r-freak"></a>
Cleaned up area around cypress lake by eyesore buildings. The ratty looking fence is to keep the gators in the lake. I hope they did a good job of fixing it. I'm not looking forward to a gator getting out AGAIN!!!
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81618535@N08/7818098628/" title="cleaned-up by Clark Field, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8431/7818098628_b12a76a36c.jpg" width="500" height="330" alt="cleaned-up"></a>
The above area was so overgrown for so long I bet many of you did not know this was there. I knew it and every time I passed by I wished they would clean up around it so people could see it. I'm glad they finally did.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/81618535@N08/7818099756/" title="monument by Clark Field, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8424/7818099756_6d51d5b59a.jpg" width="500" height="367" alt="monument"></a>
I'm sure this area was fairly nice when it was new but the lack of upkeep really makes it look bad. I do hope they can keep Guillory Hall and renovate it. EVERY TIME I go on campus there is somebody there feeding the fish and turtles hoping to get a chance to see a gator.