2008 Woodie Awards
Construction continues on Queens campus
Everton Bailey, News Editor
Issue date: 11/19/08 Section: News
The opening of renovated Carnesecca Arena and the unveiling of the revamped library in recent weeks close the book on two of the main construction projects from this summer.
"We had a very busy summer with those projects," said Ibi Yolas, executive director of Design and Construction. "Along with the St. Vincent project, the townhouses, and we're still building the UC/AC [University Center/Academic Center], there was a lot of work going on during the summer so it is a great thing these projects are finished."
Yolas said some of the main changes in Carnesecca Arena occurred in the lobby area and the court.
The ticket concierge has also been added to the side of the Arena, where tickets for all St. John's sporting events occurring on campus can be purchased instead of just for ones going on in the Arena.
"By placing the ticket stand outside, we have helped make sure the lobby area doesn't get too crowded with people when events are going on," said Yolas.
She said, however, there are even more renovations to the structure named after St. John's most winningest men's basketball head coach.
"We have $3 million allocated to continue working on the arena, hopefully next year," she said. "[During that time], we're going to work on the ceiling and the lighting [on the court] and to improve the sound system and the scoreboards."
Some students said they approve of the changes to the Arena.
"[Carnesseca] looks very nice and more modern than before," said sophomore Ted Kristikos. "It even seems bigger than before."
Tim Kang, a junior, said he felt all the construction during the beginning of the semester was "a nuisence to get around," but said he was most impressed with what he sees as soon as he steps into the Arena.
"The displays in the lobby and interior aesthetically overall are really nice," he said.
Other projects occurring on campus include the entrance to Kaiser Stadium being redone, the first step, Yolas said, in renovating the area around the baseball field to resemble more of a "sports plaza or city park."
"We had a very busy summer with those projects," said Ibi Yolas, executive director of Design and Construction. "Along with the St. Vincent project, the townhouses, and we're still building the UC/AC [University Center/Academic Center], there was a lot of work going on during the summer so it is a great thing these projects are finished."
Yolas said some of the main changes in Carnesecca Arena occurred in the lobby area and the court.
The ticket concierge has also been added to the side of the Arena, where tickets for all St. John's sporting events occurring on campus can be purchased instead of just for ones going on in the Arena.
"By placing the ticket stand outside, we have helped make sure the lobby area doesn't get too crowded with people when events are going on," said Yolas.
She said, however, there are even more renovations to the structure named after St. John's most winningest men's basketball head coach.
"We have $3 million allocated to continue working on the arena, hopefully next year," she said. "[During that time], we're going to work on the ceiling and the lighting [on the court] and to improve the sound system and the scoreboards."
Some students said they approve of the changes to the Arena.
"[Carnesseca] looks very nice and more modern than before," said sophomore Ted Kristikos. "It even seems bigger than before."
Tim Kang, a junior, said he felt all the construction during the beginning of the semester was "a nuisence to get around," but said he was most impressed with what he sees as soon as he steps into the Arena.
"The displays in the lobby and interior aesthetically overall are really nice," he said.
Other projects occurring on campus include the entrance to Kaiser Stadium being redone, the first step, Yolas said, in renovating the area around the baseball field to resemble more of a "sports plaza or city park."
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