Construction that began in spring 2004 on an addition to the Carpenter Library may be finished this May, with full renovations completed by September.

“The planning process took five years to identify the project, and the funding for the addition had to be approved by the Legislature,” said Joe Noll, the project’s construction manager.

The main entrance to the four-story, 86,000-square foot building will face Lot 2, the west parking lot. The building took approximately 12 months to design.

According to Noll, the building and program committee that decided on the final requirements for the library consisted of university representatives Continued...

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Athletics Weightlifting team places 2nd in USA Collegiate meet Written by David Rosenblum Sports Editor In its two years of existence, the University of North Florida Weightlifting Club has shown the nation its strength in more than one way. When it showed up to face 41 different schools at the USA Weightlifting Collegiate National Championships in Charleston, Ill., Feb. 12-13, other schools were shown just how strong the Ospreys can be. Continued...

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