Van Munching Hall
Home of the Robert H. Smith School of Business

Site Improvements (2005)
In 2005, the Smith School was surrounded by construction, both inside and outside Van Munching Hall. Refurbishment of the old wing of the building was wrapping up. The renovations included enhancements like new paint, carpet, and technology upgrades in some of the classrooms.

Outside the building, "Southwest District Improvements" project finished at the beginning of 2006. This involved the removal of the parking lot in front of Van Munching Hall, which will is now a park-like stretch of greenery, trees and pedestrian walkways. Specific tasks included: removal of trees, demolition of asphalt paving, regrading of the entire site, and installation of new turf areas, brick paved sidewalks, and trees and shrubbery.

Demolition of asphalt paving began in July 2005. The company working on the $3-million project, which is partially funded by money from Robert H. Smith, is Ruppert Nurseries. Phase II of the project, which is the completion of the northern end of Lot M, will be done along with the North Wing addition to Van Munching Hall.

►See artist's rendering of Southwest District Improvements - Phase 1

December 13, 2005

The new pathway contains more than 92,000 bricks. December 13, 2005

 

November 8, 2005

 

35-foot Green Mountain Sugar Maple Tree October 25, 2005

 

October 11, 2005

 

September 27, 2005

 

September 13, 2005

 

August 30, 2005

 

August 16, 2005

 

August 2, 2005

 

July 19, 2005

 

July 6, 2005