The John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center

The footprint of The John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center is recognizable as ground work on the site is in the early stages. Clearing earth for the building pad will begin in August along with the construction of the underground utilities. Work on the structure of the building is scheduled to begin in late November with an anticipated completion date in late summer 2008. The building was made possible through the generosity of its namesakes – John L. and Christine Warner, who are credited with the unique concept of combining the library and student center into one facility. The Warner family’s generous donation is made up of a $4.5 million lead gift, followed by the establishment of three charitable remainder trusts of varying amounts and years. Through the vision of Mr. Warner and the Warner family, the educational experience of students for years to come will be enhanced by The John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center.

Structurally and symbolically this 81,000 square foot building will be the union of information access and the information generation. The facility will feature 25,000 square feet of library space housing an ever-changing array of research tools both print and digital for teaching, learning and research making it the intellectual crossroads of the campus. The new student center will feature a modern food court, student affairs offices, student organizational space, a learning commons, various lounge and activity areas and a new bookstore. John Berry, director of student affairs, stated. “It is our hope that the center will foster a sense of community that will cultivate enduring loyalty to the university”

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