Erickson Alumni Center (view as slideshow)
Check out the latest photos of the new Erickson Alumni Center. The center is 48,000 square feet and will serve alumni, friends and the university community. The center is expected to open in fall 2008.
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The projection screens in the Ruby Grand Hall are being installed. |
Alumni and friends will enter the new Erickson Alumni Center through a covered walkway near the Ruby Grand Hall. |
Work continues on the retaining wall and foundation for the outdoor fireplace in the Mountaineer Courtyard. |
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Two large logias lead to the Ruby Grand Hall which will seat 450 dinner guests (1,000 theater style). |
Brick work on the north side of the building is nearing completion. |
Workers are completing the enclosure on the center's bell tower. The tower will include four circular pieces of Blenko stained glass which include the Flying WV. |
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Construction crews have been braving the heat to complete the retaining wall near the courtyard. The courtyard also includes a brick, outdoor fireplace. |
The covered terrace just off of the large board room on the third floor. |
This is one of the larger board rooms. |
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The bathrooms will feature tile throughout. |
Brick work is nearing completion at the center. Pictured here is the outside logia to the Ruby Grand Hall which features numerous windows. |
The Club Room on the second floor features an outdoor terrace with views of the Coliseum. |
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The Club Room also will feature two fireplaces, flat screen TVs and a bar area. |
A view of the Coliseum. |
The view from the first floor window. |
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The center will include a world-class kitchen and includes a walk-in cooler, two ranges, and large prep space. A full-time chef will cook meals specially created for the new center. |