Student Union Construction.

[HelmutVII]

Remains of the old Saucier Clinic (the new Saucier Clinic is now in OK Allen Hall)

McLauren Gym is in the background, Student Union is to the right. Taken from the parking lot behind Gullory Hall.



Can't wait for this building to be gone. It will be a while yet.

[Boomer]

I have always hated this building except when getting my mail one day and a lil red neck cutie-pie made my heart flip!!! Worked there pretty many days with the UL yearbook!!! Ugly piece of crap---thank God for T-Joe!!!! Go back and think of all the wood around the campus that needed painting and the landscape and all the rest he has done----Now lets get the Athletic Department ready for greater things!!!!

[KragincajunS10]

Olivier and Guillory are coming down as well right?

[HelmutVII]

Olivier and Guillory are coming down as well right?

The photo is of Corona it will eventually be demolished along with Olivier. There was talk of extensive renovation of Guillory because of the balcony/walk way over Cypress lake. I don't know the final decision on that yet. Gullory will be temporary food service while the main student union building is being renovated.

[HelmutVII]

I found my spot to take photos of the student union renovation. The top floor of the Olivier Parking Tower. It will allow photos of the entire site with not problems. Thei was taken from the walkway leading into the union by the bookstore.



Alligator in Camo floating in Cypress Lake.



These will be the last photos of Student Union construction for some time. They are not going to start any time soon as they are just getting plans approved and ready for bidding.

[DaddyCajun]

I found my spot to take photos of the student union renovation. The top floor of the Olivier Parking Tower. It will allow photos of the entire site with not problems. Thei was taken from the walkway leading into the union by the bookstore.



Alligator in Camo floating in Cypress Lake.



These will be the last photos of Student Union construction for some time. They are not going to start any time soon as they are just getting plans approved and ready for bidding.

Anyone know of the approximate start date? I am really getting pumped about this building, really pumped!

[CajunEXPRESS]

Will the new student union incorporate the current one, or is it going to be a total rebuild?

[KragincajunS10]

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.

[Boomer]

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!!!

[HelmutVII]

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.

That's what I heard too.