Potential mold in Lee Hall, offices relocated
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Masks and supplies can be found throughout Lee Hall as remediation for potential mold takes place. All offices on the fourth floor were relocated, and students and staff are asked to remain out of the working vicinity. | Abbey Magnet, The Weekly Ringer
by NOAH FELLINGER
Staff Writer
The Office of Admissions, Center for International Education and Title IX Office have been relocated from Lee Hall due to ongoing remediation for potential mold. Staff in the respective offices continue to adapt to fulfill regular duties and meet the needs of students.
“It disrupts the kind of work that we do in terms of having the space for both students who are going abroad, who regularly meet with us and our advisors, as well as campus visitors, foreign visitors from partner universities and programs and the type of support we provide to international students,” said José Sainz, director of the Center for International Education.
Sainz said the hardest part of the relocation has been communicating the change to students and building up to working at the same speed and capacity as they had at the normal office space. However, Sainz said the relocation will not hinder their ability to provide services to students.
“In terms of how we’re able to do our job, it’s the same,” said Asia Singleteary, a senior English major. “We’re still able to advise students, help people go abroad.”
According to Executive Director of University Communications Amy Jessee, the remediation began over Winter Break and the “scope of the project is still being determined.” So far, the work has included cleaning parts of the HVAC system as well as carpets and walls impacted.
“Staff continue to be available online and to meet in person as needed,” said Jessee.
Sainz said his office hopes to be back in Lee Hall later this spring, but that a timeline has not been confirmed.
“The only thing that’s impacted is having to come to Woodard, as opposed to Lee, so they moved the whole office,” said Hayley Madden, a senior art history major and Center for International Education peer advisor.
The Admissions Welcome Center will continue to serve prospective students and families from The Link, the intersection building between Mason Hall and Randolph Hall, while the Center for International Education has shifted its advising and international program support to Woodard Hall, offices 136 to 140. Similarly, the Title IX Office has relocated its services to George Washington Hall room 302.
Sainz emphasized the importance of clear communication during this transitional period. His team is actively working to educate students and partner institutions about the temporary relocation and maintain the level of support they offered prior to the move.
