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Source: Ithaca College Master Plan

Faculty and students pushing for more student spaces

By Ryan King, Staff Writer March 29, 2017
“The issue is not making more spaces. It’s making them appealing to students,” Kane said. “We need to focus on that.”
Pictured above is the newly built fire pit outside of the McDonald Lounge. This addition was a part of Ithaca Colleges Master Plan, a key aspect of which is to create more student gathering spaces like this one.

Ithaca College increases gathering spaces under Master Plan

By Devon Bedoya, Contributing writer September 23, 2016
This year, several outdoor gathering spaces will be built on campus as one of the first installments of Ithaca College’s Master Plan.
Rothschild Place, a temporary structure that has been on Ithaca College’s campus for over a decade has operated under a temporary occupancy permit since its creation. Despite moving from a temporary to a permanent occupancy permit in August, there are no plans to build a permanent structure in the near future.

No plans to renovate Rothschild Place despite permit changes

By Madeline Veneziano, Contributing Writer September 18, 2016
Rothschild Place, a temporary structure on Ithaca College’s campus built in 2004 to house department overflow, has been operating under a temporary occupancy permit since its creation. However, the college applied for and was granted a permanent occupancy permit for the building Aug. 2. Despite this change, there are no plans at this time to renovate or build a permanent structure.
The college remains in the leadership phase of the comprehensive campaign. Chris Biehn, vice president for institutional advancement and communication, said it is unclear how President Tom Rochons stepping down will affect the campaign.

Comprehensive campaign status unclear with change in leader

By Sabrina Knight, Senior writer April 13, 2016
It is unclear what affect President Tom Rochon's stepping down will have on fundraising. Chris Biehn, vice president for institutional advancement and communication, said he does not know how the comprehensive campaign, which began in 2014, will be affected.
Editorial: Ithaca College is behind on gender neutral access

Editorial: Ithaca College is behind on gender neutral access

February 24, 2016
Ithaca College should be doing more to provide adequate restroom access for gender nonconforming students.
Eric Nichols became the new director of Facilities Services at Ithaca College on Nov. 2.

Q&A: Director of Facilities Services discusses new position

By Daniel Hart, Staff Writer January 25, 2016
Staff Writer Daniel Hart spoke with Nichols to discuss his new position as director of Facilities Services, his staff team and the future of the college’s campus.
Ithaca College master plan imagines vision for future

Ithaca College master plan imagines vision for future

By Sabrina Knight, Senior Writer September 7, 2015
In 20 years, Ithaca College could look drastically different. An indoor spine could connect the Center for Health Sciences to the Gannett Center. A large amphitheater may overlook the fountains and Cayuga Lake.
From left, Josh Jackson and David Levo, architects from the Perkins Eastman firm, present possible campus changes.

Proposed Master Plan to include expansion of campus

By Taylor Zambrano, Assistant News Editor December 10, 2014
The next Ithaca College master plan may include the expansion of campus and additional walkways between buildings.

College Briefing: Dec. 4

December 4, 2014
Meetings for campus master plan to be held, Risk Initiative finalists to give presentations and more
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