Update on Mendoza Facilities
As we prepare to return to working on campus again, here are a few facilities updates:
H2A: At present, our space constraints continue to limit our operations. Martijn’s main fundraising priority remains the capital for the “North Addition” (H to A, or H2A) to Mendoza. This planned 30,000-square-foot addition is much needed!
MBAs in Stayer: We have been transitioning more of the MBA program to the Stayer Center. We completed part of the renovation of the third floor Stayer Executive/MBA Lounge before budget restrictions were instituted due to COVID-19, which included installing a beautiful fireplace and new furniture. We plan to finish the project during the 2021 Christmas break. We also will be adding multiple team rooms on Stayer’s lower level and first floor.
Specialized Master’s Programs: Efforts are underway to provide additional space for the growing specialized master’s programs, primarily ensuring more classrooms and team rooms are available in Mendoza. We also will be establishing the former two-story MBA lounge in the building’s southwest wing as a space for specialized master’s students.
Mendoza Atrium: Martijn’s vision for the atrium includes converting it to a gathering place for our graduate students with plenty of new study spaces. As with the Executive/MBA Lounge, COVID-19 limited our ability to move more quickly on long-term changes to the atrium. As a temporary solution, you’ll notice a lot of furniture (repurposed from Stayer) has been added to the space. Eventually, when budget restrictions lift, we plan to install new furniture better suited to this purpose.
This change in function means that beginning with the fall semester, the atrium will be available as an event space only on a limited basis. Instead, we will be using Stayer Commons A & B for orientations, conferences and other events previously held in the atrium. As before, you can use the University’s scheduling.nd.edu site to reserve spaces for events and meetings. Please contact Chris Henderson or Dana Pierce if you need assistance.
Other building changes in the past year include:
- Stayer B003 and Mendoza L062 have become computer classrooms.
- Ceiling tiles and lights have been replaced in all Mendoza hallways.
- Mendoza IT has relocated from suite 321 to L054.
- Seven new faculty offices have been added where suite 321 was formerly located.
- One refrigerator in the faculty/staff lounge was replaced with a beverage cooler (and the icemaker removed).
- Numerous staff members have relocated due to the MGE integration and further integration of our new MGP matrix structure.
- Two team rooms were added to Mendoza’s third floor.
- Stayer 201 and 315 are new MGE office suites.
I appreciate your patience and positive attitude as we’ve worked through the changes necessary to accommodate the College’s growth and new strategic directions. I am always interested in your feedback. You can email me directly or send comments via Mendoza.Fixit@nd.edu.
In Notre Dame,
Douglas Franson
Director of Finance & Facilities
Director of Finance & Facilities