New online work request system becomes
operational
Facilities Management is introducing a web based program for
requesting services. They hope to streamline the process while
making it more responsive and convenient to the community.
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The restored main gate is reinstalled The Field Gate is currently being re-installed
after undergoing renovation. In addition to raising the height
of the arch, much of the iron work was repaired and re-made
where necessary. See
More...Ice skating rink opens for the season The ice skating rink on Blanchard Green provides
a fun time for students, faculty and staff. See
Full Story...Chiller installed The creation of the utilities
master plan identified an opportunity that would provide important
redundancies for the College and reduce annual energy costs.
The first part of the project involved the addition of a 1000
ton chiller in the Science Center.
See More...Admissions Office Gets
Renovated
In late March
and early April 2004, the College's admission staff vacated
Newhall to make way for substantial and much-needed renovation.
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full story Two MHC Buildings Garner LEED Award
for Green Design Blanchard
Campus Center and the Science Center have been awarded certification
under the USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, which was established
in 1999 to accelerate the development and implementation of
green building practices. See
full storyThe Lantern Lighting The first
official lighting of the Blanchard Green lantern took place
at 9:30 pm on Halloween. President Joanne V. Creighton and MHC
students celebrated with cider and donuts.MHC Fire Truck Restored
Photo: Fred LeBlanc
Mount Holyoke Staff restore firetruck for South Hadley's 250th
celebration parade.
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full storyNew Phone Wire Installed
Photo: Lee Bouse
MHC
staff installed 5,160,000 feet of new phone wire between March
13 and April 7, after damage to one cable disrupted phone service
across campus. see full
story..