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The landscape of the Randolph-Macon College campus continues to undergo a major transformation as facilities are upgraded and new construction is underway as part of the college’s campaign, Building Extraordinary.
This $100 million initiative is designed to gather the necessary resources to position the college for the next level of excellence by providing the resources needed to enhance learning opportunities for students and ensure R-MC’s ability to respond to an ever-changing world.
But bricks and mortar are only part of the story. The real foundation of Randolph-Macon College is its community: alumni, family and friends. Their generosity makes it possible for the college to grow and flourish.
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Projected Completion: February 2013 The current center will be razed to make room for the Brock Commons, a new student center. The Brock Commons will include a movie theater, an expanded campus bookstore, dining services with an open café, a balcony, a portico with tables, a student mailroom, and multi-purpose rooms and spaces. The anticipated date to demolish the current campus center is February 2012. Construction of the Brock Commons is made possible through a $5 million gift from Joan and Macon F. Brock Jr. ’64. |
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Opened: August 2011 Andrews Hall, is a 108-bed, suite-style freshmen facility that includes a 1,500-square-foot common room for academic and student organization use, study areas, a gaming/TV room, a laundry facility, a staff apartment and a community porch. Andrews Hall also includes environmental features such as geo-thermal wells to collect and temper ground water for the heating and ventilating system, and a system to collect and recycle rain water for toilets and irrigation. In addition, solar panels are installed on the eastern side of the building roof to help with the cost of electricity. Construction of the Hall was made possible with a lead gift from Stuart and Frank E. “Pepper” Laughon ’59, and by many generous donors recognized as “Friends of Ira.” |
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Projected Completion: July 2012 The Werner Pavilion will provide new learning space for students. The first floor will offer a reading room with 24-hour access, and the second floor will include a high-tech classroom. The entire Pavilion can be cordoned off from the main library and accessed through an outside entrance. Construction of the Pavilion is made possible by a lead gift from the Cabell Foundation. Dr. Werner served for 20 years as a member of the Board of Trustees. Each year, the John B. and Anita S. Werner Phi Beta Kappa Award is given to a senior or to seniors newly elected to Phi Beta Kappa, for exemplary service to the college community and outstanding contributions to campus life. |
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Projected Completion: Fall 2012 The new project will move the current field to a north/south orientation, change the surface of the playing field to turf, and add new brick walkways, visitor stands, and a new scoreboard. The new Day Field will be surrounded on the north side by the new Ira Andrews Residence Hall and on the south side by the future Birdsong Residence Hall. The new Day Field will be home to Randolph-Macon’s football and men’s and women’s lacrosse teams, and it will also be used for intramural competition. Renovations to Day Field will be made possible through the generous support of alumni, parents, and Yellow Jacket fans. |
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Opened: April 2011 The Hugh Stephens Field at Estes Park features permanent grandstand seating, a new scoreboard and a 16-foot wall in left field. Hugh Stephens ’41 was the head coach of the Randolph-Macon baseball program from 1950-1982. Construction of the Hugh Stephens Field at Estes Park was made possible through a generous lead gift from Carol Estes-Williams and her husband, Clarence G. Williams Jr. |
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Opened: October 2010 As part of the new complex, the courts, which sit on five acres, are designed for public play when not in use by the college. The complex includes ten playing courts with four courts lighted at night, stadium seating, a restroom facility, a gazebo and benches. The complex is accessible to the public from Henry Clay Road, and there is ample parking. Construction of the tennis complex was made possible by former Board of Trustee member S. Andrew Banks. |
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Update Complete: Fall 2010 Renovations for Haley Hall included new furniture, new doors and windows, and classroom upgrades with audio visual equipment. Renovations to Haley Hall were made possible through a generous gift from Joan and Macon F. Brock Jr. '64. |
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Update Complete: Fall 2010 Renovations included new furniture, new windows and classroom upgrades. Renovations to Fox Hall were made possible through a generous gift from Joan and Macon F. Brock Jr. '64. |
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Birdsong Residence Hall will provide state-of-the-art apartment style housing for upperclassman. The facility will include common areas, study rooms and laundry facilities. Birdsong Hall is named for Constance and Thomas Birdsong ’49 and The Birdsong Corporation, and construction will be made possible through their $2 million gift. |
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The new science facility will be built in two phases. Phase 1 is a new 27,000 square foot, three-story building attached to the northwest side of the current Copley Science Center. The new building will include state-of-the-art teaching laboratories, classrooms, faculty offices, and the Office of Pre-Health Advising. The Copley Science Center project will be made possible through a $5 million challenge gift from Joan and Macon Brock Jr. '64. |