Wilber Hall, which has been closed for renovations since May 2015, is projected to begin hosting courses as the School of Education building next semester.

“When monies and funding was made available, the various portions of work were carried out,” said Allen Bradberry, director of Oswego State major projects. “Campus construction projects are always susceptible to available funds, and it may take years to realize the overall capital plan – which it has been for the School of Education.”

Construction began July 2017 and should conclude Sept. 14, and the project is planned for total completion November 2019, according to the Facilities Services monthly project update of June 2018.

“The process is quite extensive, with a lot of people working diligently behind the scenes,” Bradberry said. “It goes without saying that, first and foremost, the completion of the construction needs to take place. On average, there are over 50 construction workers on site doing just that.”

According to a story published in March 2018 in The Oswegonian, it was projected that faculty would be able to move into their new offices this August. However, Bradberry said the building will now have a “soft” move-in, with full use between the end of fall and the beginning of winter.

“Over that last several months, there has been planning going on for the FFE (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) that were specified and procured by the campus,” Bradberry said. “Coordination on the delivery and setup of the FFE has needed to take place, installation and connectivity to technology has to be done, all building services need to be made ready, and finally, the actual moves are coordinated and carried out. This outlines only a fraction of what takes place.”

Faculty and staff had celebrated the re-opening of Wilber Hall during an opening-day breakfast Aug. 27.

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