Ohio Wesleyan University is looking to create a new library space to improve student experience and better meet curricular needs, while reactivating the JAYwalk public space and coordinating with the possible development of a new arts facility. This new Library Complex and Arts Arena will serve as a vibrant hub for academic life and fine and performing arts, along with student support services, and a Teaching, Learning, and Innovation Center, creating a contemporary and collaborative academic experience. This will also serve an overall goal to foster collaboration, goodwill, and strategic alliances with the broader community.
Pfeiffer Partners design firm and Levin Porter Architects will lead the project.
This site will be the information hub for the project, including news updates, timelines, and FAQs.
2025 - Apr. 24 | Library Town Hall @ Hobson Library, 12 noon. |
2025 - Mar. 4 | Library and Arts Arena Complex Open Campus Feedback Session held in Merrick 301 from 11:30am-5pm. |
2024 - Nov. 12 |
Library Town Hall Meeting @ Hobson Library, 12 noon. |
2024 Summer | Special Collections relocated to new storage and classroom facilities in Corns and the lower level of the Bigelow Rice underneath Hobson Library. Special Collections services teaching and research services reestablished for Fall 2024 semester. |
2024 - May 1 | Library Town Hall Meeting @ Hobson Library, 12 noon. Includes updates from the president, architect, and library director on space planning and future of the library collections, followed by Q&A with faculty, staff, and students. |
2024 - Feb. 20-21 | Open and focused campus sessions with Pfeiffer and Levin Porter. |
2024 - Feb. 13 |
Pfeiffer Partners design firm and Levin Porter Architects hired to lead Library of the Future development and planning. |
2023-Sep. 25 | Library Town Hall Meeting @ Hobson Library 12 noon. |
2023 - July |
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Here's a summary of significant campus engagement to date:
Brian Rellinger - Internal Project Manager
Steve Lippiello - Internal Project Manager
Dee Peterson - Director
Alberto Cavallero - Principal Designer
Gili Meerovitch - Principal Interiors
Matt Franklin - President
90 South Henry Street | P 740-368-3271 |
Ohio Wesleyan University | E libraries@owu.edu |
Delaware, OH 43015 |
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