As the extent of the flood damage to the basement of Corbin Education Center has been further analyzed, it has become clear that the building will need to be closed to class and office use for a considerable period of time. Early estimates are that Corbin will not reopen until at least September.
Students: If you have classes in Corbin, please continue to check Blackboard and/or your email for updates. Your instructors will communicate how instruction will proceed for the remainder of the spring semester and where the class will meet. If you have questions, please reach out to your instructor.
Instructors: If you teach in Corbin, please watch your email for information on your reassigned temporary classroom space. Please update Blackboard for students as soon as you receive this information. Reach out to Eason Bryer (eason.bryer@wichita.edu) and/or Aaron Conyers (aaron.conyers@wichita.edu) to coordinate retrieval of items and packing of office contents. Reach out to cas.dean@wichita.edu with any questions.
Faculty and staff: If you work in Corbin, please watch your email for information on your reassigned workspace. Reach out to Eason Bryer (eason.bryer@wichita.edu) and/or Aaron Conyers (aaron.conyers@wichita.edu) to coordinate retrieval of items and packing of office contents. Reach out to cas.dean@wichita.edu with any questions.
A new web page is being set up to provide updates and frequently asked questions. Please check wichita.edu/corbin.
Please be assured that the integrity of this historic building, designed by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, has not been compromised. Flooding was limited to the basement mechanical room. However, the large amount of equipment damage has taken out the ability to run power, HVAC and IT services throughout the building. Replacing that equipment and fixing the flood damage will take many months.
Events planned for Corbin — such as the 60th anniversary celebration — will be postponed until fall 2024.
Everyone’s patience is appreciated as work is done to reopen Corbin Education Center as soon as possible.