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Observatory Hill Dining Hall

$22 million project to replace current dining hall with a new 1,100 seat facility.

Project Start: March 2003

What's Done: New structure substantially completed.

In Progress: Final exterior and interior finishes.

What's Next: Demolition of existing dining hall and Treehouse snack bar.

Estimated Completion Date: July 2005

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