Bookstore gets seismic upgrade

Photos by: Jaime A. Varela

       The second phase of the two-part renovation project in the bookstore is scheduled to be complete by the middle of May and fully operational by May 27. The three buildings which compose of the warehouse, the I.D. card center, and the bookstore are being connected and upgraded to current seismic standards.

       In addition to the seismic upgrade, a renovation of the textbook area will create a multipurpose section for events, meetings, and much more.  Bookshelves on wheels will make it possible to use the space effectively. The I.D. card offices and Campus Copy Center will also be permanently placed inside the bookstore. 

       Rosa Hernandez, Director of Communications for the Forty-Niner Shops said, "the Forty-Niner Shops are a fully self-funded, nonprofit auxiliary of the CSU." This implies student fees will not be affected by the project.

       "The project was identified by an audit of the physical facilities that was conducted by the CSU Chancellor's Office," said Hernandez. When the project was identified, it was later taken on by the board of directors for the Forty-Niner Shops. 

       Currently all services are still available including the Campus Copy Center, which is temporarily located in the front of the store.