Inside public health’s new facilities
The Graduate School of Public Health will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of its new laboratory pavilion in Parran Hall at 2 p.m. Jan. 30, followed by a reception and tours of the new space.
The first phase of the Graduate School of Public Health’s $75 million construction and renovation project is complete: a 58,000 square foot laboratory pavilion and a 215-seat auditorium, debuting on Jan. 30. This phase features four stories of new construction next to Parran Hall, which includes a staff and faculty break space.
The next phase — renovations inside Parran and Crabtree halls that will continue at least until 2018 – will add more modern offices as well as an open meeting space, collaborative research areas, “smart” classrooms, a student break and study space and a donor recognition wall. The heating, cooling, ventilation and electrical infrastructure of the buildings also will be improved.
Together, these efforts represent the first time Parran and Crabtree halls have undergone renovation since being built in 1957 and 1966, respectively. The University is pursuing LEED certification for the joint seven-story structure.