Oakland Community College has completed a $6.34 million restoration and renovation of its Student Center on the Farmington Hills campus.
Besides making repairs to prevent years of leaks in the building, the renovations entailed new ceilings and lights and an overhaul of the campus bookstore. New study spaces were created, as was a new office for the Student LIFE programs.
A new theater and performance hall with a separate entrance were added to the building.
"We now have an ideal gathering space for our students, one that is inviting, promotes fellowship and has good study spaces," says OCC President Jacqueline Shadko.
The new student center also has display areas for students art work and graphic designs.
"It is our firm belief that an attractive campus environment not only enhances, but positively fosters the quality of the quality of the education experience for our students," Chancellor Timothy Meyer says in a statement. "Maintaining and improving our facilities would not be possible were it not for the confidence and support shown to OCC by the citizens of Oakland County, who have voted three times over the past 18 years in favor of providing OCC with the additional millage funds that make these types of projects possible.”
Writer: Kim North Shine
Source: Selvia Hines, marketing and communication, Oakland Community College
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