The Fanning Hall 90 day renovation is now complete, and ready for students to make Lipscomb their home away from home.
“Fanning has been patched and modified over the years, and after seeing many issues continue to rise, the senior leadership team decided to completely renovate the dorm over the summer, said Michael C. Green, The Vice president for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.
Though the framework of Fanning Hall is still intact, it’s the oldest female dormitory on campus to have a complete makeover.
“The was a decision made to spend this summer redoing every room, every suite, and all the different amenities that are a part of that complex to do a total face-lift,” said Green.
Fanning was renovated as part of the university’s Lipscomb: Next campaign, celebrating its 125th anniversary as a Christian institution. Construction crews and group leaders have been working around the clock to complete the project in three months – normally, it should take double or triple that time.
“It was an operation that ran into the wee hours of the night and early morning,” said Green. “They pretty much ran everyday on a 24-hour schedule in order to meet the time frame.”
Fanning will have completely new furniture, outside railings, air conditioning units, improved wireless internet connection, study rooms, state of the art exercise room and even a volleyball court in the courtyard. All this will take take those renowned Fanning Luaus to a whole new level.
“As far as technology, I think it’s going to be as up to date as any of the residence halls on campus, “said Green.
Soon, the doors of a “new “dormitory will open, welcoming 230 new and returning residents of Fanning Hall.