2008 Preparation for Fall 1
Signs across East Halls, such as this one at the entrance of Pinchot Hall, notify curious passers-by of renovations work going on there. Pinchot Hall received all new energy-efficient lighting and plumbing systems during the summer, including bathroom lights that automatically activate when the space is occupied.
2008 Preparation for Fall 2
Geary and Packer Halls are seen here in East Halls. Geary, left, is receiving facade repairs this summer; the effect of the repairs can be seen on Packer, right, as a result of similar work done last summer.
2008 Preparation for Fall 3
In addition to interior upgrades, several buildings in East Halls received exterior and cosmetic repairs, such as this facade work on Geary Hall. Geary is the latest in a string of other residence halls to receive concrete repair and painting over the past few summers.
2008 Preparation for Fall 4
Penn State Office of Physical Plant initiates many projects in and around the University Park residence halls. This particular project, replacement of the roof of Fisher Hall in East Halls, is just one of many going on this summer. It will be completed before students return for the fall semester.
2008 Preparation for Fall 5
Housing and Food Services employee Donna Jordan resets the windows in a room on the fourth floor of Geary Hall in East Halls.
2008 Preparation for Fall 6
Part of the summer work for East Halls includes cleaning and re-installing window panes and screens, as seen here at Geary Hall.
2008 Preparation for Fall 7
The Dickinson School of Law building, right, nears completion, as construction begins at the future site of The Arboretum at Penn State, seen at left.
2008 Preparation for Fall 8
Summer work in and around the White Course Apartments includes painting, plumbing and mechanical maintenance in preparation for new tenants throughout the summer and fall.
2008 Preparation for Fall 9
Stephanie DelBaggio, an employee of Housing and Food Services, finishes the cleaning and sanitizing of the kitchen in a unit of the White Course Apartments as part of the requirements necessary before new tenants can occupy the unit.
2008 Preparation for Fall 10
Harry Emel, an employee of the Office of Physical Plant Renovation Services, paints the doorframe of one of the entrances to Willard Building.
2008 Preparation for Fall 11
Office of Physical Plant masons Gary Myers, left, and Jeremy Lingle, right, work on walkways around West Halls. The dry summer weather provided optimal drying conditions for these concrete repairs.
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