At its October 2011 meeting, The Colorado State University System Board of Governors approved the revitalization of the Lory Student Center. The project includes renovation of 160,000 gross square feet of the existing student center—which originally was built in 1962--and adds approximately 40,000 gross square feet of new space.
Encompassing three major aspects, the project will: 1) Improve building infrastructure and systems, 2) organize and highlight Student Diversity Programs and Services, and 3) Target growth that aligns with Colorado State University’s land grant mission.
Updates to the student center exterior and the half-century-old mechanical systems will provide substantial change in energy performance and efficiency; while life safety and accessibility deficiencies also will be corrected. New space growth will be focused on the ballroom, dining and food venues, meeting rooms. student lounge spaces and building infrastructure.
The Lory Student Center Theatre renovation, which was approved by the Board of Governors in June 2010, is underway and will be completed in May 2012, providing space for programs and events as the student center revitalization progresses. Architects for the theatre project are Aller Lingle Massey Architects P.C. and Perkins + Will.
Total approved funding for the student center renovation is $65M--$60M of which is bonded and $5M will come from Lory Student Center reserves. Students approved a $70 student center fee increase in April 2011 to pay for the revitalization. The fee increase goes into effect after project completion, anticipated to be Fall semester 2014.
About 18,000 people pass through the halls of the Lory Student Center every day.
Throughout the years the Lory Student Center (LSC) has been the gathering place for students, staff, faculty, and alumni in times of and local, national and international events, celebrations and tragedies. During the Fall of 2012 the LSC will celebrate 50 years of service. A lot can happen in 50 years, and we want to learn about your favorite stories involving the LSC. Please take a moment to share your favorite LSC-related memories and images. You will have the opportunity to upload your favorite LSC-related photo on the next page (optional). Please include a caption so we know the story behind the image.
We are also interested in how you think we should celebrate the LSC's 50th birthday. Give us your ideas and we may use it during the celebration. Your submissions will land in the inbox of Dr. Michael Ellis, Executive Director of the Lory Student Center.
Sweeping views of the mountains, natural light, expanded capacity, and improved programming space are just some of goals in the Lory Student Center's Master Plan and Renovation. See what we have planned for the future or learn more about the renovation.
Over 4000 people signed the last beam of the LSC Theatre Renovation. Following the event, the beam was lifted, moved, and bolted into place. It may be another 50 years before the beam is rediscovered by future Rams.
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