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Lion - Lincoln University Embraces 21st Century Infrastructure Changes

Several campus buildings have recently undergone renovations with several more major upgrades and additions are planned for the next two years.

John Miller Dickey Hall

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Renovation cost: Approximately $17.5 million

Year built: 1991

  • Preparations began in Spring 2017
  • Construction to begin in December 2017 and is scheduled to be completed by January 2019
  • Dickey Hall will house:
    • First Floor: Information Technology
    • Second Floor: Psychology, Business and Entrepreneurial Studies
    • Third Floor: Sociology, Criminal Justice, Anthropology, History, Political Science, Philosophy and Religion

Amos Hall

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Renovation cost: $15 million

Year built: 1902

  • Plans include the renovation and expansion of Amos Hall to include:
    • Classrooms and studio space for visual arts programs
    • Museum/gallery space
  • Schedule:
    • Architect selection: Fall 2017
    • Design process: Winter 2017 –Winter 2018
    • Bidding and contracts: Spring 2019
    • Construction: Summer 2019 –Fall 2020

Thurgood Marshall Living Learning Center Dining Commons

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Year built: 1996

  • This multi-purpose building houses over 370 upperclass males and females, the main campus dining hall, two computer lounges, and meeting rooms. 
  • Thompson Hospitality increased the seating area in the Dining Commons from 300 to nearly 475 by removing a wall between the dining area and retail dining.
  • New bakery and deli areas were added to the existing areas for beverages, exhibition cooking, salad, soup, homestyle dishes, grilled items, vegetarian options, and pizza. 
  • Upgraded 60-inch flat screen televisions

This story originally appeared in the Fall 2017 Lion.