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Campus Construction Updates

April 2, 2025

Shawnee Hall

Construction at Shawnee Hall continues to advance quickly. Window installation is complete and interior framing is nearing completion. The entire first floor has been bedded and taped and wall texture samples have been approved. Hand texturing will begin this week.

Plumbing, electrical and HVAC rough-in work are now complete and sheetrock work will continue on the second and third floors. On the building exterior, the brick veneer on the parapet wall is approaching completion. Brick veneer installation on the east and west additions will begin in the coming weeks.

Construction on the south porch is ongoing and progressing. Pediment and cornice mock-ups for the glass fiber reinforced concrete have been completed and are pending approval.

Raley Chapel

Stone restoration and sealing continue at Raley Chapel, with scaffolding expected to be completely removed by mid-April. Once the scaffolding is down, roof tile installation will resume. Steeple lighting installation remains ongoing and will continue over the next few weeks.

OBU Administration is finalizing construction documents and details with the design team regarding site work around Raley Chapel and interior renovations.

Thurmond Hall

Demolition of the second and third floors of Thurmond Hall has begun, marking significant progress in the renovation. In addition, exterior artwork will be installed in front of Thurmond Hall in the upcoming weeks, enhancing the building’s visual appeal.

Montgomery Hall

Renovation work continues in Montgomery Hall, where second-floor hallways and common areas have been repainted. New exterior building signage has been installed and the second floor interior received campus standard signage also.

Mabee Learning Center

Interior cosmetic updates have been completed at the Mabee Learning Center, giving the space a refreshed look. Thank you to everyone for your patience throughout this project.

The Oval

Landscape updates for The Oval are underway as we work to refresh the campus core ahead of upcoming events.

Tree Planting

Several new trees have been planted on campus over the past few weeks. The OBU Grounds staff is working diligently to restore and enhance our campus landscapes.