Tue, Jun 12th, 2012
Students in several programs, faculty and staff teamed up to complete the new Student Center Patio, opened in time for Commencement on June 10, 2012.
In 2002, the Student Center pool had only a small patio with a fence around it. The lack of space made deliveries to the pool a struggle; a larger patio with increased access was necessary.
Departments and staff across campus, facilitated by the Grounds Department, worked together to complete the project. Representatives from the Heavy Equipment program flattened the ground behind the patio to allow for expansion while Construction Management students built a storage shed for boats. The concrete class made a path behind the pool and added a concrete pad to link the patio and the Student Center's front path. Electrical students supplied power to the pad. The next year, the concrete class extended this pad.
Last winter, Landscape Management students began designing a scenic garden for student use. Different designs were combined to create plans for a capstone project to create a beautiful oasis on campus. In autumn 2012, a plaque dedicated to the late Ariana Ulloa will be placed in the gardens, which will then be dubbed "Unity Gardens." The gardens will be open daily for use by students, clubs, classes and campus events.
Gratitude was extended to everyone involved in this undertaking, especially Ted Hayes and the Heavy Equipment students, Mike Summers and the Electrical students, Todd Hoffman and the Construction students. Additionally, a special thanks is given to Andy Freeman and the Landscape Management students who have gone above and beyond to provide the Hocking College community with a beautiful, practical and versatile space for all to enjoy.
Take a look at the steps to completion in this video.
In 2002, the Student Center pool had only a small patio with a fence around it. The lack of space made deliveries to the pool a struggle; a larger patio with increased access was necessary.
Departments and staff across campus, facilitated by the Grounds Department, worked together to complete the project. Representatives from the Heavy Equipment program flattened the ground behind the patio to allow for expansion while Construction Management students built a storage shed for boats. The concrete class made a path behind the pool and added a concrete pad to link the patio and the Student Center's front path. Electrical students supplied power to the pad. The next year, the concrete class extended this pad.
Last winter, Landscape Management students began designing a scenic garden for student use. Different designs were combined to create plans for a capstone project to create a beautiful oasis on campus. In autumn 2012, a plaque dedicated to the late Ariana Ulloa will be placed in the gardens, which will then be dubbed "Unity Gardens." The gardens will be open daily for use by students, clubs, classes and campus events.
Gratitude was extended to everyone involved in this undertaking, especially Ted Hayes and the Heavy Equipment students, Mike Summers and the Electrical students, Todd Hoffman and the Construction students. Additionally, a special thanks is given to Andy Freeman and the Landscape Management students who have gone above and beyond to provide the Hocking College community with a beautiful, practical and versatile space for all to enjoy.
Take a look at the steps to completion in this video.
