Author Topic: Bowling Green State University projects (Read 37446 times)

C-Dawg · « **Reply #35 on:** March 05, 2009, 08:10:04 AM »

Great news!

Article published March 05, 2009
BGSU students seeking to reverse arena support
By JC REINDL
BLADE STAFF WRITER

BOWLING GREEN - The student opposition movement to a new arena at Bowling Green State University has changed tactics and is now aiming to overturn the student government's resolution of support for the planned $36 million Stroh Center athletics and events venue.

CONTINUED on Blade site

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090305/NEWS04/903050348

mrnyc · « **Reply #36 on:** March 05, 2009, 09:02:57 AM »

at first i thought oh cool good eye c-dawg, everybody came to their senses about this hideous arena.

.....but then i read the article and my heart sunk:

"Many Stroh Center opponents take issue with the $60 per-semester fees that students would be charged beginning in 2011 when the arena is scheduled to be finished. The fees would last until the project's debt is paid off."

so it turns out they are just cheapskates! nobody has any issue at all with the new arena being a butt ugly tin shack.

C-Dawg · « **Reply #37 on:** March 05, 2009, 09:16:10 AM »

^I think they're publicly saying "we're not for or against the arena" (you saw that in the video on the Blade site), but deep down, I have a feeling they're pissed about how small/crappy it will be too (waste of money). When you're trying to get political support, you want to get as many people as you can. You sometimes don't publicly say everything you feel because it might risk turning off potential supporters. They're probably not saying the arena is ugly/too small because they're afraid to, or it will lead to the inevitable "UT has better athletic facilities than BG."

But still, anything to stop the arena from being built is a good thing in my book. It is a waste of money and an unfair burden on the students. BG should only build an arena if they're ready to do it right, meaning 7,000-8,000 seats (seems about right in the MAC these days- look at UT's success), and actually put up a quality product that will be respected for generations. Stroh's falls way short. It's something you'd spend 36 million dollars on and regret the next day. If BG kids wanted to live in regret, they'd just go to Skybar and pick up a freshman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLIFaS8DKj0&eurl=http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090305/NEWS04/903050348

mrnyc · « **Reply #38 on:** March 05, 2009, 10:02:59 AM »

your assumptions may or may not be correct, but the facts is all they said outright was they didn't want to pay the fee.

now i'd like for you to be right, because it would restore my good faith in the architectural taste of the bg students, but going on that article and the looks of the rest of the campus, i think thats hoping for too much don't you?

also, even though they are rivals in sports, it's much more likely that bgsu would compare itself to its ugly twin sister school kent state than it ever would to toledo's ut or tu or whatever-they-are-calling-it-this-year college.

C-Dawg · « **Reply #39 on:** March 05, 2009, 10:24:24 AM »

^true, Kent and BG share the same history (teacher schools), and look more alike (way too much of that modernist sh!t).

At least BG has a more functional college town though. BG downtown/student neighborhoods > Kent downtown/student neighborhoods. Kent is a majority commuter school. BG should really be comparing themselves with Miami.

And I think in terms of MAC athletics these days where all the dominant programs have fallen, comparing any two programs is like comparing a Ford Contour with a Dodge Neon. You're getting there slow either way...

And honestly, Stroh's Center would be the Dodge Neon of MAC arenas.

UncleRando · « **Reply #40 on:** March 08, 2009, 10:40:47 PM »

That is one pimped out Neon!

C-Dawg · « **Reply #41 on:** March 14, 2009, 03:32:05 PM »

WOW, NOT COOL!!

BG is the only school in this state to have won the Frozen Four, and they've produced a lot of NHL players. They've also got an ice arena that holds 5,000 people (actually more than their basketball arena).

BGSU talk of ending hockey irks alumni
1984 NCAA CHAMPIONS
Article published March 13, 2009
Budget woes lead to review of program
By MATT MARKEY
BLADE SPORTS WRITER

BOWLING GREEN - Two weeks before the 25th anniversary of Bowling Green State University's national hockey championship, a firestorm has erupted over the possibility the school is considering eliminating the sport

The university's spokesman said yesterday "no decisions about program cuts have been made," but that "everything is on the table."

Blade staff writer Meghan Gilbert contributed to this report.

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090313/SPORTS03/903130341/0/NEWS

Columbo · « **Reply #42 on:** May 27, 2009, 02:45:13 PM »

Huntington donates former Sky building to BGSU
Business First of Columbus
Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 1:57pm EDT

A former operations center for Sky Financial Group Inc. is in the hands of Bowling Green State University after Huntington Bancshares Inc. donated the $1.5 million building to the school. Officials from the northwest Ohio university and Columbus-based Huntington gathered Wednesday afternoon to announce the donation of a 35,000-square-foot building that formerly served as an operations center for Sky. When Huntington bought the Bowling Green-based bank for $3.6 billion in 2007, it closed the center at 1851 N. Research Drive and cut its 100 employees.

http://columbus.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2009/05/25/daily15.html?surround=lfn

mrnyc · « **Reply #43 on:** May 28, 2009, 05:33:32 AM »

well that's making good news out of bad economic news -- very good!

C-Dawg · « **Reply #44 on:** May 28, 2009, 06:19:22 AM »

Wow, that's actually really nice of Huntington. And since they're living off of bailout money, they should be giving something back...

mrnyc · « **Reply #45 on:** May 28, 2009, 06:43:33 AM »

oh snap c-dawg!

in that case, yr dam right!

and...they can even write it off too.

i guess this act is not really so altruistic of huntington bank after all, but i give'm points for grabbing the good pr or trying.

C-Dawg · « **Reply #46 on:** July 06, 2009, 06:10:32 PM »

Upgrades planned for Bowling Green State University housing, dining halls
Suite-style rooms part of 15-year program
Article published July 06, 2009
By MEGHAN GILBERT
BLADE STAFF WRITER

BOWLING GREEN - The dorms at Bowling Green State University will get a complete overhaul to modernize them for today's students.

The university is planning a substantial 15-year program to renovate residence halls and build more, with the largest push in the next six to seven years, said Steven Krakoff, associate vice president of capital planning and design.

"Over time, most if not all of them will be upgraded," he said...

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090706/NEWS04/907060329/-1/NEWS

mrnyc · « **Reply #47 on:** July 14, 2009, 03:51:56 PM »

way, way waaaay overdue!

presOhio · « **Reply #48 on:** February 25, 2010, 03:17:46 AM »

An update concerning the Wolfe Center for the Arts at BGSU:

First, renderings on the Shohetta website -- http://www.snoarc.no/#/projects/76/false/all/

Second, a 24-hour webcam view of the construction site -- http://oxblue.com/pro/open/bgsu/wolfecenterforthearts

Columbo · « **Reply #49 on:** August 20, 2010, 03:00:25 AM »

BGSU says mess means it's building for the future
Article published August 17, 2010
By JENNIFER FEEHAN
BLADE STAFF WRITER

BOWLING GREEN — When students return to Bowling Green State University for the first day of classes Monday, they'll be greeted by hundreds of construction workers, heavy equipment, and fenced-off building areas. The university is in the largest building blitz in its history — about $200 million in projects are under way. Under construction are:

• Two residence halls — South Central and Northwest residence halls — that together add 1,300 beds at a combined cost of nearly $66 million. They are expected to be open by fall, 2011.

• The 700-seat McDonald dining center, which will cost about $10 million and will open in the fall, 2011. A second dining center that will replace the Commons dining hall is expected to be built and completed by early 2012.

• The Wolfe Center for the Arts, a $41 million performance and academic building for theater, music, film, digital arts, design, sound, and dance that's to be finished by fall, 2011.

• The $36 million Stroh Center, a sports complex and arena for men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and gymnastics that will be ready to use in July.

Full article: http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100817/NEWS16/100819748

mrnyc · « **Reply #50 on:** August 21, 2010, 03:13:45 AM »

nice news.

as i see i said last summer, the residence halls are long long long overdue for rebuilding.

any renders? hopefully the new ones wont look like a hideous brown prison camp anymore.

Columbo · « **Reply #51 on:** August 22, 2010, 06:26:02 AM »

• Two residence halls - South Central and Northwest residence halls that together add 1,300 beds at a combined cost of nearly $66 million. They are expected to be open by fall, 2011. Renderings and information from the BGSU website:

South Central Residence Hall - focused for freshmen (Capacity for 596 residents)

Northwest Residence Hall - focused for sophomores (Capacity for 524 residents)

• The 700-seat McDonald dining center, which will cost about $10 million and will open in the fall, 2011. A second dining center that will replace the Commons dining hall is expected to be built and completed by early 2012. -- McDonald Dining Center renderings from BGSU website

Columbo · « **Reply #52 on:** August 22, 2010, 06:50:53 AM »

Some renderings for the other two BGSU projects mentioned in the Toledo Blade article:

• The $36 million Stroh Center, a sports complex and arena for men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and gymnastics that will be ready to use in July.

More Stroh Center renderings at this post

• The Wolfe Center for the Arts, a $41 million performance and academic building for theater, music, film, digital arts, design, sound, and dance that's to be finished by fall, 2011.

More renderings and information at the project architect Snohetta

C-Dawg · « **Reply #53 on:** August 22, 2010, 08:17:15 AM »

The new residence halls look great. BG is on a building rampage right now.

The Stroh's Center looks worse in person than it does in renderings. It's a real trainwreck, may even become an attraction just because it's so nasty.

Loretto · « **Reply #54 on:** August 23, 2010, 08:32:29 AM »

I was very impressed by the residence halls till I found the construction map and it reveals that they demo'd Rogers Hall to make room for the South Central Residence Hall. That's where I lived so it has sentimental value to me. But also kinda lame because those dorm rooms were enormous compared to nearly all other options on campus.

http://www.bgsu.edu/downloads/finance/file65484.pdf

mrnyc · « **Reply #55 on:** August 30, 2010, 01:15:43 AM »

^ oh no, really? well i guess i figured something would have to go. you are right those rooms were unusually large for college dorm rooms. too bad i am sure that attractive amenity will be lost in the new versions.

Loretto · « **Reply #56 on:** August 30, 2010, 08:17:24 AM »

They were designed and originally used to house 4 people per room (double bunk beds). My sister's father in law dormed there in the 60s and since they only brought clothes, a clock/radio and a lamp it wasn't that bad.

Columbo · « **Reply #57 on:** January 12, 2011, 04:58:59 AM »

Stroh Center floor goin' down!
Updated: Wednesday, 08 Dec 2010, 12:51 AM EST

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WUPW) - Workers began laying down the hardwood floor at the future home of Bowling Green basketball and volleyball, the Stroh Center. This'll be part of a two-week process in the quest to finish the Stroh by the summer of 2011.

VIDEO REPORT AT FOX TOLEDO.COM: http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/sports/ncaa_basketball/wupw-Stroh-Center-floor-goin-down-Dec072010hc

Columbo · « **Reply #58 on:** January 12, 2011, 05:11:47 AM »

Two more Stroh Center videos posted at YouTube by the Bowling Green Athletics Department:


Inside Look at the Stroh Center


BGSU's new Stroh Center floor being installed

Columbo · « **Reply #59 on:** January 31, 2011, 04:14:38 AM »

And one more Stroh Center video posted at YouTube by Fox Toledo.com:


Falcon statue installed at the Stroh

Columbo · « **Reply #60 on:** January 31, 2011, 04:21:29 AM »

From the Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune Daily Newspaper:

Stroh Center: Hitting the homestretch

The main court is ready to go with a giant BG Falcon logo painted right at center court. The chairback seats around the court are installed. The retractable bleacher seats which will surround the floor and include seating for students and the band will start being installed at the end of this month. Rest rooms, concessions stands, locker rooms and coaches' offices are framed and work can be done to get them ready for everyday usage.

It all adds up to the construction of the Stroh Center being in the "homestretch," according to Jim Elsasser, the associate athletics director at Bowling Green State University.

Full article, video and large version of panoramic photo at http://www.sent-trib.com/bgsu-sports/stroh-center-hitting-the-homestretch

mrnyc · « **Reply #61 on:** March 16, 2011, 02:26:09 AM »

via the alumni magazine, here is a link to a virtual tour of the wolfe center:

http://www.bgsu.edu/secondlife

C-Dawg · « **Reply #62 on:** March 16, 2011, 06:40:14 AM »

Oh, sweet Maria, not Second Life!

mrnyc · « **Reply #63 on:** March 19, 2011, 12:44:29 AM »

can you even imagine how disappointed prospective students would feel as soon as they set foot on the real campus? wolfe is not gonna help that - lol!!!

westerninterloper · « **Reply #64 on:** March 19, 2011, 05:03:49 AM »

Quote from: mrnyc on March 19, 2011, 12:44:29 AM

can you even imagine how disappointed prospective students would feel as soon as they set foot on the real campus? wolfe is not gonna help that - lol!!!

What a waste of money and time.

The new campus buildings look good overall. They really highlight how awful the 60s architecture is.

Whipjacka · « **Reply #65 on:** March 20, 2011, 02:29:33 PM »

I thought secondlife was dead by now

Columbo · « **Reply #66 on:** October 17, 2011, 04:07:59 AM »

Lots of construction updates for BGSU. Starting with the Stroh Center:

BGSU dedicates Stroh Center
TOLEDO BLADE STAFF
Published: 9/10/2011

Bowling Green State University on Friday (September 9, 2011) officially dedicated the Stroh Center, the $40 million facility that will host the schools' basketball and volleyball teams.

MORE: http://www.toledoblade.com/BGSU/2011/09/10/BGSU-dedicates-Stroh-Center.html

Columbo · « **Reply #67 on:** October 17, 2011, 04:17:06 AM »

Exterior photo of the completed Stroh Center:

BGSU'S STROH CENTER INFO PAGE

PHOTOS OF THE STROH CENTER DEDICATION FROM BGSU

Columbo · « **Reply #68 on:** October 17, 2011, 04:32:49 AM »

Next BGSU construction update: Two new residence halls - Falcon Heights and Centennial Hall

Tours set at BGSU halls
Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune Local Briefs: 09-13-11
Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Two new residence halls greeted students arriving at Bowling Green State University last month. BGSU will celebrate the opening of Falcon Heights and Centennial Hall at 10 a.m. Wednesday (September 14) in the courtyard of Falcon Heights.

Falcon Heights, located on the corner of Merry Avenue and Thurstin Street, has the capacity to house nearly 650 upperclass students in single-room suites with semi-private bathrooms shared by up to four people. The rooms feature in-unit air conditioning and heating, self-lofting beds and moveable furniture.

Centennial Hall, located off Wooster Street, is dedicated to first year students and features double rooms with a private bathroom as well as a limited number of three-bedroom suites. Its capacity is 650 students.

MORE: http://www.sent-trib.com/local-news/local-briefs-09-13-11

TWO VIDEOS OF THE RESIDENCE HALLS DEDICATION POSTED AT THE BGSU WEBSITE

Columbo · « **Reply #69 on:** October 17, 2011, 04:40:22 AM »

More about BGSU's two new residence halls from the project developer:

Capstone Opens Two New Residence Halls At Bowling Green State

Bowling Green, Ohio — Capstone has developed two new residence halls, Centennial Hall and Falcon Heights, at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). Centennial Hall and Falcon Heights provide 1,318 new beds on the campus, in a mixture of private and shared bedroom suites, targeted primarily to first and second year students. The $81 million project was opened on schedule and within budget.

MORE: http://www.studenthousingbusiness.com/latest-news/1737-capstone-opens-two-new-residence-halls-at-bowling-green-state-student-housing.html

And a time-lapse video of the construction of Centennial Hall posted at YouTube by the project developer:


Time-Lapse of the Construction of Centennial Hall

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Author Topic: Bowling Green State University projects (Read 37446 times)