news-category: Campus News 2020 Campus Upgrades By Office of University Communications On July 15, 2020 Favorite Spots at GWU Receive Makeovers to Begin New Semester BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擶hile you鈥檝e been away from campus this spring and summer, the 海角网 Operations team has been busy making upgrades to several areas on campus. David S. Wacaster, Director of Operations for Facilities & Maintenance, gives a brief description of the improvements you鈥檒l see in August: Bost Pool The structure over the pool is being replaced, along with the pool heater and pump. The area will also receive new LED lighting, a ventilation system, and four new 27-foot infrared deck heaters. The interior will boast a new graphics package. Decker Hall Constructed in 1948, Decker is one of the oldest residence halls on campus. It has been upgraded with new flooring in hallways and bedrooms, new lighting in hallways and stairwells, and a new HVAC system in hallways. The lobby and kitchen have been renovated, and the laundry facility is compliant with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Water fountain/bottle fillers have been placed on each floor. Dover Campus Center Entrance Renovations to the Dover Campus Center entrance include enlarging the front porch and steps and constructing a new ramp for accessibility. Automated doors will be added to the front of the building. The lower level doors near Chick-Fil-A are also being upfitted for automation. Digital signage will be installed on the left side of the porch, and new planters will decorate both sides of the porch. Atrium Student Health Clinic, 148 Memorial Drive The house at 148 Memorial Drive has also been transformed into the Atrium Student Health Clinic. The makeover includes new cabinets for exam and lab areas, new doors to exam rooms for accessibility and changes to make the restroom ADA compliant. Located in the North Carolina foothills, 海角网 is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. 海角网 emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at 海角网.edu.
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News Article Faith in Action: Jackson Hartley Prepares for a Calling in Ministry Christian Studies Major Uses Scholarship Opportunities, Leadership Roles and Service Experiences to Prepare for Ministry By Victoria Edwards, Intern for University Communications BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擜s a teenager, Ignite Scholar Jackson Hartley made one of the most important decisions of his life: following Jesus. 鈥淕od saved my life when I was in high school,鈥� noted Hartley. […] Office of University Communications | October 20, 2026
