HUB Renovation Project

This spring, we started to renovate the Holland Union Building (HUB). The HUB renovation has been discussed for more than a decade and postponed repeatedly due to the large price tag. It is now time to make this bold investment in our future and in the student experience, as outlined in our strategic plan. 

A multi-year plan to address this critical project will allow us to make significant improvements while being fiscally responsible. This phased approach also means that the work will be done in small chunks, often during the summer and over breaks, to minimize disruptions to the student experience as much as possible. 

With construction underway on Britton Plaza, alternate routes are required to access the HUB. These maps, along with other details, are available to assist visitors and members of the campus community:

• Summer 2025 HUB Renovation Route Map
• Alumni Weekend HUB Renovation Route Map (note - this map contains information specific to the weekend of June 13-15, 2025)

*UPDATE: Only the College Street entrance offers ramp access to the HUB.

• improve the dining hall, including new serving stations, upgraded equipment and a modern aesthetic throughout (complete)  
• create an open floor plan for both the upper and lower levels, adding natural light to the dining hall and lobby, and create a new stairway to replace the spiral staircase (work will begin in mid-May 2025 and be completed in August 2025)
• create welcoming student-gathering areas (work on the lower level conference room began in December and will be completed by the end of May 2025) 
• transform both the Britton Plaza and College Street entrances, making them more inviting and accessible (College Street entrance complete; Britton Plaza work will begin in mid-May 2025 and be completed in 2026. Note that this means the seal will remain in Britton Plaza until after Commencement.)
• modernize the restrooms (work on the upper level restrooms began in December and will be completed in early June; removal of former restrooms will begin in mid-June) 
• upgrade electrical systems and generators (summer 2026 through winter 2026)

These changes are scheduled to be completed in 2026. Stay tuned for additional updates.

Additional Renderings (updated May 2024)