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College to resume normal operations Thursday

John Hopkins January 30, 2019

Dear Campus Community: The hourly weather forecast calls for a better day tomorrow than today, with gradually diminishing winds overnight, and gradually increasing temperatures throughout the day.The temperature will start to climb above zero as of 11:00 a.m. Therefore, the college will resume … Continue reading →
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Weather-related cancellations on Jan. 30

John Hopkins January 29, 2019

Dear Campus Community: Extremely cold weather will move into the Wooster area tonight, and the National Weather Service is forecasting daytime temperatures tomorrow between -3 and -7 degrees Fahrenheit, and wind chills of -25 to -30. In these weather conditions, exposed … Continue reading →
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Lights, cabinetry, paint!

John Hopkins February 19, 2018

Interior work is rolling along. Lighting and cabinetry are being installed in some of the lab spaces, walls are getting some vibrant splashes of color, and the two-story glass “tree house” is as breathtaking inside as it is out.   … Continue reading →
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A breathtaking expanse of glass

John Hopkins October 31, 2017

Thanks to some beautiful fall weather, installation of glass in the two-story Knowlton Commons area of Williams Hall is just about complete. Continue reading →

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A look inside

John Hopkins September 27, 2017

Interior walls are being framed as the exterior brick and stonework continues.  Continue reading →

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Knowlton Commons

John Hopkins June 22, 2017

Knowlton Commons on the second floor, made possible by a generous gift from the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, is sure to become a popular gathering spot for students from every discipline, not just the life sciences. A two-story “bay window” … Continue reading →
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Another interior view

John Hopkins June 22, 2017

This shows how the new building will connect seamlessly with Severance Chemistry. This airy, spacious corridor runs from one end of the two joined structures to the other. Continue reading →

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But what will it look like inside?

John Hopkins June 22, 2017

This is an artist’s rendering of the Gault Gateway Classroom, named in honor of Flo K. Gault ’48. Continue reading →

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Final beam in place!

John Hopkins December 19, 2016

On Friday, the final steel beam for Williams Hall was lowered into place. Following long-established construction tradition, an evergreen tree and and American flag were fastened to the beam before it was raised. And since this is a College of Wooster … Continue reading →
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Alex Melchert heads home to Wisconsin tomorrow

John Hopkins October 26, 2016

Here’s the latest update sent to campus this evening from Dean of Students Scott Brown:  Dear Wooster Family: I write with the great news that Alex is well enough to travel back to Wisconsin tomorrow, where he will continue his … Continue reading →
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