Michels Plaza graces cover of national architectural journal

Randolph College has landed the cover of the June issue of the Landscape Architect and Specifier News.

The magazine, which is a popular industry trade magazine, featured Randolph’s new Michels Plaza on the cover of the magazine and in a major article inside.

The article details the efforts of the College and the designer to create a gathering place on campus that helped blend the historic feel of campus with the new modern look of the Student Center. The plaza includes a fountain, two bubbling pools, amphitheater-style seating, and amazing views of back campus and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The plaza, completed in 2013, has become a popular spot for the entire Randolph community.

To see the online version of the magazine, please go to http://landscapearchitect.epubxp.com/title/13311. The article on Michels Plaza begins on page 40.

New Student Center renovation slideshow posted

A new slideshow filled with photos of the renovation progress of the $6 million Student Center renovation has been posted. The first slideshow (http://web.randolphcollege.edu/studentcenter/slideshow/index.html)
offered a look at the main area of the facility. This new slideshow provides photos of the renovation progress in other areas of the facility, including the Skeller, upper floors, and exterior. See the photos here
http://web.randolphcollege.edu/studentcenter/slideshow/exterior/index.html

Keep checking Randolph's blog for more updates. A comprehensive look at all information on the Student Center renovation is also located at http://web.randolphcollege.edu/studentcenter/.

Student Center Renovation Update: January 11, 2012

When Randolph community members left campus in December for the winter break, construction crews were still installing steel beams in the Student Center facility, and floor work was only in the beginning stages. The work completed during the past few weeks has significantly changed views in the interior of the facility. Steel framing is in place along with new flooring, and crews have now moved to the upper floors to begin the rebuilding process in those areas. On the exterior, workers continue the brick work required to install windows in what is now just a large opening into the facility. Renovations also continue in other areas of the facility, including the rear, which previously housed the Skeller.

Keep checking back for more updates weekly!

Students Greeted With Campus Improvements

It's been a busy summer as Randolph College continues to upgrade and improve our facilities.

Thanks to a gift from Mary Michels Scovanner ’77, students will notice improvements in various social spaces on campus including a renovation of the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Student Center, new billiards table, permanent lighting in the Dell, a portable sound system for parties, new bikes for the bike share program, new cardio equipment in Physical Education and Recreation center (gym) and a renovation of the Smith Hall Bar.

The new Field and Track complex is open for business. Runners, joggers, and walkers are invited to use the synthetic surface track. WildCat fans will enjoy watching women's and men's teams compete on the lighted all-weather surface from the new stands. View photos.