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10.14.04 The new handicapped-accessible ramp connects the seminary to the college campus Erskine Seminary renovations moving fast Renovations are progressing at a rapid pace on the Erskine Seminary campus. Improvements in McQuiston Hall and the completion of both basement construction and an elevator in Bowie Divinity Hall are creating a more attractive, efficient and supportive environment and freeing space for seminary student housing. "Phase one of the renovations to McQuiston Hall has been completed," said the Rev. H. Neely Gaston, vice president of the seminary. "These renovations include not only all rooms on the second floor, but also a handicapped-accessible room with bath and a handicapped ramp extending from Bowie Hall to McQuiston Hall." Gaston noted that the entire McQuiston building now has wireless network capability and one of the two seminary guesthouses, Guest House 1, has been similarly equipped. He said electrical wiring upgrades on the first floor of Guest House 1 are planned, and paving behind both guesthouses is completed. Construction work is now finished in the basement of Bowie Divinity Hall, and several professors formerly housed in McQuiston have moved into their new offices, according to Julie Nelson, director of admissions and financial aid. "Faculty members moved in last week," she said. The Erskine Board of Counselors will provide furnishings for the faculty lounge that is part of the new basement area. "This is their project, and it is a large one," Nelson said. "Our office was asked to coordinate with them to purchase the furnishings." Nelson said the Board of Counselors wants to buy furniture that will last for many years. "Right now we are in the process of raising money for this purpose," she said. A sofa, chairs and table, a refrigerator, large coffeemaker and microwave oven are planned for the lounge area. A student initiative provided an impetus for installation of a new elevator in Bowie Divinity Hall. A number of students saw the need for an elevator and former Seminary Student Body President Todd Davis voiced student concerns to the faculty. Gaston said donations from students provided start-up funds for the project. "The seniors who graduated in May designated their class gift for the elevator," Nelson said. The gift was made in honor of Sherry Martin, who serves as director of academic services and registrar. Renovations continue as the seminary works to accommodate a burgeoning student body. This fall's new student enrollment is the largest in the history of Erskine Seminary, Gaston said. The next phase of the McQuiston project has already begun. "They have started converting the rooms over McQuiston to student housing," Nelson said. "We added about six beds just this week."
A new classroom in the basement of Bowie Divinity Hall |
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