northern today 5 News northern Take a look at some of the expansion rojects taking place around campus – NSU Wolf Shoppe offers ‘everything an NSU fan needs’ Northern State University’s bookstore has a new look, new hours – and even a new name. The store, located on the lower floor of the newly remodeled Student Center, is now known as the NSU Wolf Shoppe. “We have received many compliments on the look of our new store—people really seem to like it,” said Wolf Shoppe Director Beth Rasmusson. “Our goal during the remodel was to have a finished product that our campus community could be proud of, and I think we’ve achieved that.” While the sales floor has shrunk by 28 percent, the look is much more contemporary, Rasmusson said. The glass store front – which she says is the best feature of the remodel – gives the store an open and inviting look as well as access to natural light. The color scheme – maroon, black and gray – ties in well with the rest of the building. New clothing fixtures give the store an updated look. With an updated look, the decision was made to update the store name. People tend to associate “bookstore” with only textbooks, Rasmusson said, but the store sells many more product lines in addition to textbooks. Students voted on the new store name, and “NSU Wolf Shoppe” won. The Wolf Shoppe has also expanded its hours and is now open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays during fall and spring semesters. A new tag line for the store, “Everything You Need to Be Part of the Pack,” was created by Stacey Hepola in the NSU Post Office. Rasmusson said it is very accurate. “We really do sell everything an NSU fan needs,” she said. looking good! Coming soon Administration and Spafford Hall Windows are being replaced and central air is being installed. Improvements will make buildings more energy efficient. Johnson Fine Arts Center expansion Northern has 10 statements of interest from different architects for an expansion of the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Krikac Auditorium remodel The auditorium is being renovated in a project that involves restoring the stained glass windows and adding features such as new flooring and larger chairs. The auditorium will be used for classes and performances. Science lab remodel NSU students learn in four teaching and four research laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment in a newly remodeled building. The $2.7 million project, partially funded by student fees, was completed in summer 2010. Parking lots and landscaping Parking lot resurfacing and landscaping renovations were completed across campus in 2011. Graham/Lincoln Hall remodel The $3 million renovation project transformed conjoined Lincoln Hall and Graham Hall. The project, completed in 2011, essentially provided centralized air conditioning for faculty offices – making Northern's most historic buildings more energy efficient. Barnett Center expansion The $3.2 million project, funded by private donations, added a two-story, 25,680-square-foot addition to the athletic facility. The center now boasts new locker rooms, a wrestling room and offices on the first floor, as well as a wellness center on the second floor. Student Center expansion Funded by student fees, the $6 million dollar project added 3,543 square feet to the lower level and 10,305 square feet to the upper level. The facility now houses a remodeled NSU Wolf Shoppe, Einstein Bros™ Bagels, the Admissions Department and various amenities. N o rt h e r n S tat e i s http://nsuwolfshoppe.northern.edu
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NzkyNTY=