Today, FAMU celebrates two construction projects that are adding $40M to the campus infrastructure.A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly-renovated Tucker Hall is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Then at 2:30 p.m., university officials will break ground on Phase II of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences building.
Tucker Hall’s $17.1M remodeling replaced the roof, plumbing, mechanical, electrical systems. It also upgraded life safety, technology, and structural systems. All the offices, classrooms, and support spaces also received make-overs.
The Charles Winterwood Theatre (pictured) received new seating, acoustic treatment, A/V & lighting systems, catwalks, rigging, flooring including replacement of the stage floor and trap door system.
Visitors have described the new main lobby as “breathtaking.” This area has been expanded by removing the second floor slab to create a two-story atrium and entry into the theatre. A glass roof system was added to allow more natural light. All known ADA issues were also addressed.
During the last legislative session, FAMU received $23M of the estimated $30.9M price tag for Phase II of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences building. The new facility will provide 65,000 square feet of new classroom and laboratory space that is essential to the program’s accreditation compliance. FAMU officials estimate that Phase II will help the pharmacy school boost its federal-funded research from its current $23M up to $45M.
I'm coming to Tallahassee next week to for the game. I can't wait to see Tucker Hall for myself........This is so exciting!
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