Category: Construction / Maintenance

MAIN CAMPUS

• CAC Theater: Construction is almost complete in the first phase of the accessibility upgrades to the theater. Improvements include an exterior wheelchair lift, widened entry doors, the addition of an accessible restroom and ticket booth, and an accessible seating platform within the theater area. Construction is anticipated to be completed this month.
• Wilkins Stadium: Construction is underway on the softball team and operations building (Phase 1B) to the south of the new indoor practice facility at Wilkins Stadium. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2027.
• Crossland Stadium: Construction is underway on Phase 2 of the stadium replacement project, recently named Crossland Stadium. Demolition of the west grandstand will begin in early June. Construction of the new west stadium will be phased to ensure that seating is available for the 2027 KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships. Construction is scheduled to be complete before the 2028 KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships.
• Ablah Library / Geology Building Renovation: Construction is almost complete on the second floor of the library for a project to relocate the Lowell D. Holmes Anthropology Museum from the current location in Neff Hall. The project is anticipated to be completed in early summer 2026 with a grand opening later this year. The museum relocation is the first step to vacate the building in preparation for the demolition of Neff Hall. The anthropology department will relocate to the Geology Building in early 2027 following a renovation in the Geology Building beginning this month. The first phase of the Geology Building renovation this summer will close the main floor lobby and lecture theater – classes will resume as scheduled for the fall semester.
• Henrion Hall HVAC Improvements Phase 3 and 4: Construction continues in Henrion Hall for a project to provide air conditioning to the remainder of the building following recent projects in the sculpture and ceramics classroom areas as well as relocating and expanding the wood shop. The project will be phased to allow the building to remain occupied, but will affect building entrances and classroom/studio spaces throughout the year. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2026.
• Internet Exchange Point: Construction is underway on the new IXP facility on the north side of 21st Street across from Eck Stadium. The building will be the first internet exchange port in the state of Kansas. Construction is anticipated to be completed this summer.

INNOVATION CAMPUS

• NIAR Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research (HAMR): Construction is complete on the new 170,000 square foot Hub for Advanced Manufacturing and Research (HAMR) building – a research, development and training facility powering the next wave of innovation in emerging technology, advanced materials, digital twin, advanced machining, additive manufacturing, automated fiber placement, and factory automation.
• Partnership Building 3B: Construction is complete on P3B, located between Partnership Building 3 and The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita. It will house the Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Starting Monday, Oct. 6, workers will begin to install site fencing around Grace Wilkie Hall and Annex. The building will remain open during construction. Work is scheduled to be complete later this month.

Wichita State appreciates your patience during the project. Any questions can be directed to Facilities Planning at 316-978-3444.

Construction is underway on the first-floor update and elevator replacement in Morrison Hall. Starting Monday, June 16, the elevator replacement will begin and the elevator will be out of service until the beginning of October.

Construction barriers will be put in place to allow overhead work to take place on the first floor that will limit access to some areas: post office access will be limited to the east and west building entrances, and basement/second floor access will be limited to the south building entrance.

We appreciate your patience during the project. Any questions can be directed to Aaron Conyers or Todd Woolsoncroft at 316-978-3444.

Degree Works audits will be unavailable Friday, June 20 for planned upgrades. Staff, students and faculty can expect Degree Works to be available by 5 p.m., but upgrades could last until Monday, June 23.

Contact Sally Fiscus in the Registrar’s Office at 316-978-7279 with questions.

The CAC Theater will be closing starting May 18 for the near future as work begins to assess and then address what needs to be done to bring the facility into ADA compliance. These improvements are part of the university’s ongoing efforts to ensure accessibility for all guests.

The north entrance to Grace Wilkie Hall will be closed Monday May 5 through May 9. Impact Services will be doing concrete work during that timeframe (weather permitting) and there will be no way to access the entrance. Plan on using the south entrance for access to the building during this time.

As part of the construction on Wilkins Stadium, there will be a scheduled power outage from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 8 in the following buildings:

• Jabara Hall
• Lindquist Hall
• Heskett Center
• Grace Wilkie Hall
• Grace Wilkie Annex

Heskett Center will be closed the entire day.

The sidewalk running north and south between Heskett Center and the new pickleball courts will be partially closed for approximately one week for construction.

A small section needs to be removed and replaced. Staff and students will still be able to use the sidewalk and will have to walk around the barricade construction fence.

Following work done in the area, the pathway between the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) and Jardine Hall has been reopened to foot traffic. Thank you for your understanding while the walkway was closed.

The new pickleball court project will start Wednesday, Jan. 8. Crossland Construction will set up the construction fence around the grassy area north of Lindquist Hall Jan. 8, and dirt work will start Monday, Jan. 13, weather permitting.

The construction project is scheduled to be completed early summer 2025. Use caution when using the walkway between Heskett Center and Grace Wilkie, as this will be the main construction route to bring in materials and equipment.

Reach out to Facilities Planning if you have any questions.