JULY 13-JULY 19,2005
NEWS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
13
SCHOOL OF LAW
Green Hall construction continues
Kerri Henderson/KANSAN
The commons area in Green Hall is getting a facelift. Stultz Construction Co. began the project two months ago and it most likely will be completed before the fall semester begins.
BY ASHLEY MICHAELS
amichaels@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Green Hall is undergoing two simultaneous major construction projects this summer.
The Snell Courtroom and the first floor commons area renovations are both possible because of gifts from alumni donors.
The courtroom is the smaller of the two projects, said Crystal Mai, associate dean of the School of Law.
Renovations to the courtroom include cosmetic upgrades such as new carpet and new paint. The major enhancement to the courtroom is the installment of new technology.
"The courtroom is going to be technologically advanced," said Brad Shafer, development director for the University of Kansas School of Law. "Students will be able to work in a courtroom similar to those they will encounter in the real world.
"As compared to those at other schools, KU law students will be ahead of the learning curve in that sense."
Snell Courtroom was originally financed by a contribution from Frank Snell, a KU law alumnus. When Snell graduated from the University, he started his own firm, the Snell and Wilmer law firm, in Phoenix. He made a concerted effort to return to the University and recruit law students to his firm, Shafer said.
Snell has since passed away, but Snell and Wilmer remains home to several former KU law students. These students have generously taken it upon themselves to continue Snell's legacy by funding the renovations, Shafer said.
The larger of the two projects is a complete renovation to the first floor commons area in Green Hall.
The commons area has been gutted, Mai said. The project includes putting in new flooring, making dramatic changes to the walls, adding a lot of glass elements, putting in a kitchenette, a plasma television screen, all new furniture, and a new conference room for student organizations to meet.
"Unrestricted giving allows for the flexibility to fund priority projects, such as this, for which state support is unavailable," Shafer said. "Of course, we are still seeking additional support for this project and there is a naming opportunity connected to this very high-visibility space."
Shafer said the commons area was in dire need of renovation. Green Hall is about 25 years old
and the commons area is the most heavily used area in the building.
"The student commons area is going to be modernized, making this space equal or superior to any student area at any other law school in the country, functionally and aesthetically," Shafer said.
Shafer said students don't realize how much their collegiate experience is enhanced by alumni donors. Anytime they walk into a named building or are granted a scholarship, students are experiencing a gift from a KU graduate, Shafer said.
"These projects are perfect examples of graduates giving back." she said.
The two projects should be completed by August 15th, just in time to greet students this fall.
— Edited by Liz Nartowicz
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