A FRESH LOOK: Building Renovations and New Addition are on Track

Posted Sept. 26, 2007

When taking a look around the campus of Northwestern Health Sciences University you may notice many updates have been made. The most recent renovations are found in the cafeteria, foyer, the addition of a new building and much more.

“We have made several updates to the cafeteria,” said Kevin Wolpern, director of the physical plant at Northwestern. “These include adding can lighting, a fire sprinkler in the main kitchen and ceiling fans. There is also a new ceiling, paint on the walls, a built-in video screen, wall tile and ceiling lights over the food line. We kept the same floor because it is the best and it lasts forever.”

The cafeteria is almost completed. The additions that remain include a chandelier, an awning over the entrance and a neon “Monte’s Grill” sign to be placed outside of the cafeteria.

Wolpern added that the renovations in the foyer include a fire sprinkler, new lights on the ceiling, and clean sky lights.

The new building is also on schedule. “The steel beams are in and the first floor should be up by the end of next week,” said Jim McDonald, MBA, vice president of administrative services. “Our goal is to have the new building enclosed by mid-December and ready for use September 2008.”

Other recent renovations include removing the old fuel tanks and installing a new fuel tank near the new loading dock; and newly added ready-to-use volleyball courts.

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