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HATTIESBURG -- Work began in
late December on a major overhaul of the heating and air conditioning
systems in Joseph Greene Hall, home of the College of Business
at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Replacing the outdated systems is a needed improvement for
the building that was first occupied in 1968, said Harold Doty,
dean. "We realize that in the short run this inconvenience
is painful, but in the long run, it will improve our learning
environment tremendously," said Doty.
Work is being done in phases, beginning with the first floor,
excluding the two auditorium rooms, and should be completed
by around mid-March. The second floor renovation will take place
during the second half of the spring semester, and the final
phase that includes the third floor and the first floor auditorium
rooms will take place over the summer with a target completion
in late August. Contractor for the $1 million-plus project is
the Pat McKenzie Company of Ellisville.
The renovation is resulting in a schedule change and relocation
of classes and offices during the work. Undergraduate business
classes this spring are scheduled in two eight-week sessions
while night classes -- mostly MBA and MPA courses -- will meet
for the traditional 16-week semester.
"The COB faculty worked very hard to create new schedules
as we cope with the HVAC replacement, and we are committed to
causing as few student problems as possible," said Doty.
In addition to the schedule change, some faculty and staff
offices will be temporarily relocated during the renovation.
Faculty and staff of the School of Accountancy are housed in
Weathersby Hall, while the Office of Undergraduate Academic
Services is in College Hall, Room 310. All telephone numbers
remain the same.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi, founded in 1910, is
a comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling
its mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering
individuals to transform lives and communities. In a tradition
of leadership for student development, Southern Miss is educating
a 21st century work force providing intellectual capital, cultural
enrichment and innovation to Mississippi and the world. Southern
Miss is located in Hattiesburg, Miss., with an additional campus
and teaching and research sites on the Mississippi Gulf Coast;
further information is found at www.usm.edu .
For more information, visit the Web at www.usm.edu/business
or contact Jana Bryant at 601.266.5854.
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