Seismic and aesthetic upgrades planned for the Liberal Arts buildings

Photo by: Jaime A. Varela

The Liberal Arts buildings 2, 3 and 4 are expected to undergo a $7.4 million seismic and classroom upgrade within the next year.

According to a recent article in the Daily 49er, the buildings will be closed for a year and they will be renovated at the same time in order to minimize the cost.

Sue Brown, director of physical planning and construction management at CSULB said the money will be provided by operating funds and student fees. 

Brown stressed the importance of spending this money in order to provide students a safer educational environment. She said the buildings have always been maintained, but they have not received any upgrades since they were built in the 1950s. 

Although the Liberal Arts buildings need renovations, many students do not think it is a good idea. 

David Lopez, 22, a communication studies major said "I'd rather have more students be accepted into the university, than spend that much money on these buildings."  

Despite the costs, many students feel renovating the buildings is a good idea since we live in an area prone to massive earthquakes.

Brown said faculty offices and classrooms will be relocated to Liberal Arts 1 and 5 as well as Peterson Hall 1 and 2 during the project.