Mason’s Mortarboard

The addition to the de Laski Performing Arts Building will soon be in full swing. That means the area needs to be fenced off, beginning Thursday, July 9.  This will affect all pedestrians that use the sidewalks between the PAB, the Johnson Center, and the Fine Arts Building.

Pretty much all of the grassy area directly to the south of the George Mason statue will be taken up by construction in the coming weeks.  But there’s no need to worry; to ensure George’s safety, I’m told that he (the statue) will be shielded behind some sort of protective box/covering. But I’m not exactly sure what material will be used to box him up or when that will happen.

Last week, a ground breaking was held to commemorate the start of the project, though preparations had started as far back as November ‘08 when all of the trees in the future construction site were removed and replanted around campus.

That was the first step. Now it’s time to get down and dirty. Once completed, the addition will add dance and orchestra practice spaces, larger performance halls, and a training room for performers. The building will be recognizeable for its grand entrance which will face the Johnson Center circle of Aquia Creek Lane.

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