The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2002 - 13 Under construction: Renovations, building for the future By Shabina S. Khatri Daily Staff Reporter Freshmen, fear not: The industrial soot of construction covering campus is only temporary and the promised results are well worth the inconvenience, according to developers. The campus is currently undergoing several renova- tion and construction projects that University spokes- woman Julie Peterson said are designed to enhance college life for students, faculty and guests. Students can expect to see the fruits of this construction as early as November 2002, when renovations of Haven Hall are scheduled for completion. Facilities and Opera- tions spokeswoman Diane Brown said some of the new features of the building include a large, wood-paneled, glass-encased wall in which students can post advertise- ments and campaign for elections. "After gutting all eight stories of Haven Hall, it was rebuilt with an addition over the Fishbowl so that Mason (Hall) and Haven line up," she said. "A large lobby area where the Fishbowl used to be will have a huge posting wall, which will serve as a really (good) place for stu- dent communication to take place," Brown said. LSA senior Viviana Rodriguez said she is excited about the opening of Haven Hall and can't wait to see the results of the three-year-long project. "'in looking forward to seeing the end of the con- struction because all the detours are really inconven- ient," she said. "But on a positive note, the new Haven Hall is going to benefit all of us by providing some great resources." Other projects, such as the Walgreen Drama Center, have regressed into the planning stages in an effort to work out practical and financial kinks. Peterson said questions over where to build the cen- ter, which was originally planned for Central Campus next to the Power Center for Performing Arts, is one cause of the delays. Plans to possibly move the build- "The new Haven Hall is going to benefit all of us by providing some great resources." - Viviana Rodriguez LSA senior ing to North Campus are being considered. "We need to ask, are the faculty getting what they need? Theater is in the Frieze Building, dance is in the CCRB and the School of Music is on North Campus," she said. "The center was (former University President Lee) Bollinger's brainchild, and he had a long-standing desire to make North Campus as engaging an environ- ment as possible." In addition to questions over location, Peterson said an increase in the scope of the project during detailed planning has caused the overall cost to increase from $20 million to $60 million. "We went back to the drawing board. No final deci- sions have been made yet, but everything will be taken into consideration," she said. In addition, other projects, such as the renovation of Hill Auditorium, only recently began. Effective December 2003, Brown said students should expect to see a totally revamped auditorium, complete with air conditioning, more comfortable chairs, additional restrooms and anew paint scheme. "In addition to the technical renovations, such as the asbestos and lead paint removals, there's a numb'er of things done for the audiences," she said. "For example, ramps will be installed on each side of the stage. These are convenient when the auditorium is used for com- mencement services so that those in wheelchairs can join their classmates in going across the stage." BANDON SEDLO D Construction workers are on the job at the future Life Sciences Institute, expected for completion in September 2003. Other projects around campus include Haven Hall, which could be done by November 2002 and the renovation of Hill Auditorium, expected to be finished in Fall 2003. UHS offers walk-in care 1 for students needing help I FF12ET 1 G'cEiC TGn 1-I nIA By Tomislav Ladika Daily Staff Reporter University Health Services, located at 207 Fletcher St., behind the Michigan League, offers health care services to University stu- dents, faculty and alumni. Patients can sched- ule an appointment to see a physician or walk in during open hours, although the waiting period to see a doctor is often fairly long. UHS is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The services provided by UHS are subsi- dized by a health service fee that students pay as part of their tuition, so students do not have to pay for individual appointments or checkups as long as they are enrolled for the term. But some items, including contact lenses, eye glasses and immunizations are not cov- ered by the fee. Students do not need to have a referral from their family physician to receive care at UHS and only international students need health care insurance. But UHS recommends every student be insured to cover emergency costs, such as ambulances or hospitalization. In addition to regular medical treatment, UHS offers a variety of special services and programs. The Nutrition Clinic provides stu- dents with advice on healthy dieting, exercise and managing the stress created by the aca- demic pressure of college life. The physical therapy department aids students recovering from sports injuries, and students can receive diagnostic X-rays or ultrasound treatment. UHS also provides contraceptive counseling, morning-after pills and free condoms. UHS expanded its services further last year by offering group support sessions to students trying to quit smoking. 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