$1.6 million Renovation of Kennedy Hall complete

Worcester, MA—Assumption College announced that the first phase of renovations on the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Memorial Hall (formerly the Kennedy Science Center) is now complete. This summer has seen Kennedy Hall undergo a $1.6 million renovation that consisted of removing all laboratories, painting, carpeting, and construction of new partition walls within the building. The building received a new roof, a handicap accessible bathroom, new furniture, and ductwork for future air conditioning.

In spring 2004, the second phase of renovations will begin. During phase two, classrooms will be refurbished to include tiered classrooms, the air conditioning will be completed, an elevator will be installed, and new windows will be added.

The Phase 1 renovations will allow the Departments of Education and Psychology to have defined spaces with offices, seminar and resource rooms on the first floor. The sociology department will occupy the second floor, along with additional office space for Psychology. The relocation of the education department will allow for Alumni Hall (the previous home of education) to accommodate an extra 19 first-year students.