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A recent visit to the tower of Baker Library permitted views of the interior of the tower and, amid many other graffiti, a graffito from a member of Sphinx (general story in The Dartmouth).   The writing above the arches is illegible (“YLIJV?”), but the “M.K.K.” below presumably stands for “Mystical[al] Krewe of K____” (not Komus, surely?).

The school is renovating the Parkside apartment building, designed by Howard Major and Charles Rich as faculty housing, and Amarna [planning board [pdf]].

The Dartmouth reports that Bones Gate, Tabard, Chi Gamma Epsilon, and other houses are undergoing major required renovations this summer that include the addition of exterior stair towers in some cases.   Sigma Nu also is considering such an addition.

Tabard is starting some work to improve accessibility and fire safety, as the Planning Board agenda notes.

Thanks to Ted for the information that Phi Delta Alpha is undertaking a major renovation of their massive 5 Webster Avenue house, with interior and exterior work designed by Design-Build Studio of Norwich and contracting by Estes & Gallup of Lyme.   The exterior work includes the additions of a kitchen, bathroom, and entrance.

Dartmouth plans to build an addition to one of its Webster Avenue houses, Alpha Chi Alpha, The Dartmouth reports.

The Downturn has slowed construction, but according to an update from Provost Scherr, but the College still is pursuing projects including the Academic Centers north of Carson Hall on North Main; Kemeny Hall on North Main, which requires moving Phi Tau; an addition to Sudikoff Hall; an addition to the south of Cummings Hall atop the existing road; and an addition to the Child Care center.

The school is building a new house for Phi Tau in front of its old one, The Dartmouth reports.   The old building, designed by D.W. Redfield for Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity and built in 1927-1928, will be demolished.

Trustees are moving ahead on planning, The Dartmouth reports.:

• Construction on the Maynard Street dormitory is set to begin in less than eight months.
• Designs for Kemeny Hall have been presented, construction to begin fall 2003.
• Bradley and Gerry will be demolished.
• Phi Tau will be moved west (toward Main Street).
• A new parking garage at the Thayer School was approved.

Major changes proposed by Student Life Initiative affect CFS buildings, new dormitories, a new 1,000-seat hall and other buildings.

Halls, Tombs and Houses: Student Society Architecture at Dartmouth posted.