Topic: construction — The Kenyon Collegian

Section: News

West Quad project continues as planned despite pandemic

As students return to campus for the school year, construction continues for the three new buildings of the West Quad: Chalmers Library, a new… Read More

by Olivia Vrba
September 10, 2020
Section: News

Christina Easton, operator of library crane, passes away at 32

On Tuesday, West Quad project crane operator Christina Easton, 32, passed away. At the time of her death, Easton was heavily sedated and… Read More

by Evey Weisblat
October 3, 2019
Section: News

New Chalmers Library “topped out” with purple beam

Though the Olin and Chalmers Libraries of yesteryear are gone, President Sean Decatur announced on Tuesday that a piece of them will live… Read More

by Ellie Klee
September 12, 2019
Section: News

Library to be “topped-off” with a ceremonial purple beam

When the Class of 2019 left campus as alumni, the West Quad construction site was hidden from graduation attendees by the wall that… Read More

by Adam Schwager
August 28, 2019
Section: News

The Village talks student parking issues

At the Gambier Village Council meeting on Monday, administrators focused on the Village’s new strategic plan and also discussed parking and traffic concerns. Read More

by Evey Weisblat and Tommy Johnson
April 4, 2019
Section: News

College will offer regular tours of library pit

Over the course of the West Quad construction project, Kenyon College’s official webcam, Horvitz Hall, the Gund Gallery and Brandi Recital Hall have… Read More

by Tommy Johnson
April 4, 2019
Section: News

WKCO still without studio space on campus

When the basement of the new Gambier retail spaces flooded on Feb. 13, Kenyon’s student-run radio station WKCO was forced to delay their… Read More

by Ronan Elliott
February 28, 2019
Section: News

Power outages follow construction mishaps, shaky weather

The College has experienced an influx of power outages this year, the latest of which occurred on Sunday when parts of South campus… Read More

by Evey Weisblat
February 28, 2019
Section: News

Rain causes flooding in downtown Gambier

On the morning of Feb. 14, following days of rain, sleet and snow, the basement of the new retail and study spaces in… Read More

by Daisy Dow
February 21, 2019
Section: News

Village of Gambier considers development opportunities

At the recent Village of Gambier Council meeting held on Jan 4, members heard a presentation from Jeff Gotke, vice president of the… Read More

by Kayleigh McCoy
February 7, 2019