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Regents approve $2.69 million renovation of Murphy Library lower level at UW–La Crosse
Summary
The Board of Regents approved a $2.69 million maintenance and repair project at UW–La Crosse to convert vacant lower-level space in Murphy Library into a consolidated learning center with enclosed rooms and semi-open tutoring spaces to improve student academic support.
The Board of Regents voted to approve a $2,690,000 maintenance and repair project at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse to renovate and repurpose previously vacant lower-level space in Murphy Library.
Diedj Lundgren, associate vice president for capital planning and budget, told the board the renovation will "transform previously vacant lower level space cleared following a flooding incident into a consolidated modern learning center that brings together multiple tutoring and academic support functions." The plan calls for a mix of enclosed rooms and semi-open tutoring areas designed to improve wayfinding and access for students.
Board members offered no substantive discussion before a voice vote. The chair called for the motion to adopt resolution 3; the board moved, seconded, and approved the measure by voice vote.
The project is intended to consolidate scattered academic support services into a single, accessible hub to better support instruction and student success across disciplines. Diedj Lundgren said the renovated area will provide sound separation, flexibility and improved student access.
The approval authorizes the UW System to proceed with planning and to take the project forward to the state building commission as required by system procedures. The board provided no additional financial breakdown during the discussion; further budget and schedule details were not specified.
