To:                   Residents of the Graduate Complex

From:              Residence Life and Facilities Management

Subject:           Summer repair work

Based upon an engineering investigation several years ago we learned that, among other issues, the Graduate Complex buildings were experiencing a gradual separation of the brick veneer from the exterior walls.One result of this deficiency was the accumulation of excess moisture in the wall cavity that is causing an accelerated deterioration of the wood framing. As a first step to minimize the moisture intrusion all the windows were caulked during the summer of 2005.

The permanent repairs require more extensive work.We are now into our fourth year of replacing the brick façade on all of the buildings. Building 500 was the first to have new brick veneer installed in 2005; buildings 800 and 900 were completed in 2006 and 100 and 400 were completed in 2007. 

Because work of this nature can be disruptive and noisy to varying degrees, we want you to be informed of the situation prior to making decisions about your summer living arrangements. The work this summer will be on building 200 which will be removed from service from May 12 until August 15. Residents vacating apartments in building 200 will be required to be completely out of these buildings no later than 5:00 PM on May 12. Regrettably, we will not be able to accommodate late departures given the tight time frame we have to complete the work in time for fall occupancy. If you are a 12 month resident of building 200 or will be remaining in housing over the summer, we will work with you to assign you to another apartment within the Complex. 

Work is presently planned to take place between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday with noisy work not commencing until 8:00 AM. It should be anticipated that work may also be scheduled on Sundays. If it is necessary to alter this schedule, we will notify all residents. Additionally, for safety reasons construction fencing will surround the 200 building and will make some areas of the courtyard inaccessible. We realize that this work will be an inconvenience, but the result will be improved living in the Complex. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve our campus. Your questions or concerns should be directed to Residence Life through email at .

Click here to view a diagram of the construction fencing which will be in place for the summer.