Author: d662p898@wichita.edu

Please be aware of the following temporary pedestrian route changes due to ongoing campus infrastructure projects:

Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) area

Starting Monday, Sept. 28, the main sidewalk east of the RSC will be closed for sewer line installation and construction:

• This work is expected to last approximately five weeks, with an expected completion date of Nov. 2 (this is subject to change).
• Individuals who can use stairs may use the stairs on the east side of the RSC to circumvent the closure.
• Individuals needing an accessible route should travel through the RSC utilizing the elevator to change floors and the ramp on the northeast side of the building for access to the quad.

Neff Hall/Shocker Success Center (SSC)/Geology Building area

• The path between Neff Hall and the SSC will be closed for the remainder of the semester while new utility lines are installed.
• The north entrance to the SSC remains open and accessible. An elevator is available to reach the first floor.
• The accessible route to the Geology Building is via the ground-level elevator entrance on the south side.
• Neff Hall has two accessible exit routes: through the building’s north entrance out onto the quad or through the south entrance to the Geology Building to access the elevator down to the ground floor. The building may not be accessed from the east due to utility work.

Yard signs and wall signs showing detours to Wallace Hall around Neff Hall, Geology Building and the Engineering Building have been added. Should any of these routes change, it will be promptly communicated and the signage will be updated.

Thank you for your patience as these improvements are completed.

Questions may be directed to Facilities Planning at 316-978-3444.

Please be aware of the following temporary pedestrian route changes due to ongoing campus infrastructure projects:

Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) area

Starting Monday, Sept. 28, the main sidewalk east of the RSC will be closed for sewer line installation and construction:

• This work is expected to last approximately five weeks, with an expected completion date of Nov. 2 (this is subject to change).
• Individuals who can use stairs may use the stairs on the east side of the RSC to circumvent the closure.
• Individuals needing an accessible route should travel through the RSC utilizing the elevator to change floors and the ramp on the northeast side of the building for access to the quad.

Neff Hall/Shocker Success Center (SSC)/Geology Building area

• The path between Neff Hall and the SSC will be closed for the remainder of the semester while new utility lines are installed.
• The north entrance to the SSC remains open and accessible. An elevator is available to reach the first floor.
• The accessible route to the Geology Building is via the ground-level elevator entrance on the south side.
• Neff Hall has two accessible exit routes: through the building’s north entrance out onto the quad or through the south entrance to the Geology Building to access the elevator down to the ground floor. The building may not be accessed from the east due to utility work.

Yard signs and wall signs showing detours to Wallace Hall around Neff Hall, Geology Building and the Engineering Building have been added. Should any of these routes change, it will be promptly communicated and the signage will be updated.

Thank you for your patience as these improvements are completed.

Questions may be directed to Facilities Planning at 316-978-3444.

Crews will adjust construction fence Thursday, Aug. 20 for utility work associated with the demolition of Neff Hall. The associated map shows where walk paths will be impeded between the Engineering Building, Geology Building, Neff Hall, Ablah Library and Shocker Success Center.

Geology Building’s accessible route is through the elevator at ground level. Pedestrians looking to exit the quad to the south may cut through the Geology Building and exit from the elevator at ground level.

Additionally, Neff Hall’s accessible route is out through the building’s north entrance.

Lastly, Ablah Library’s south emergency exit will have a temporary emergency exit that is not handicap accessible.

For any questions, contact Facilities Planning at 316‑978‑3444.

Crews will adjust construction fence Thursday, Aug. 20 for utility work associated with the demolition of Neff Hall. The associated map shows where walk paths will be impeded between the Engineering Building, Geology Building, Neff Hall, Ablah Library and Shocker Success Center.

Geology Building’s accessible route is through the elevator at ground level. Pedestrians looking to exit the quad to the south may cut through the Geology Building and exit from the elevator at ground level.

Additionally, Neff Hall’s accessible route is out through the building’s north entrance.

Lastly, Ablah Library’s south emergency exit will have a temporary emergency exit that is not handicap accessible.

For any questions, contact Facilities Planning at 316‑978‑3444.

Construction is scheduled to begin this week at the Geology Building for renovations to relocate the Department of Anthropology into the building alongside the Department of Geology and prepare for the Neff Hall demolition next year. Fencing will be installed around the building early this week. This phase of construction is scheduled to be complete by the end of fall 2026 semester.

During construction, the building will remain partially occupied. Classes will be held in the Geology Building this fall as planned. The Department of Geology Office has temporarily been relocated to 010 Elliott Hall.

For more information, contact Facilities Planning at 316-978-3444.

During this time, the garage will be inaccessible, and all vehicles must be removed prior to the closure. Campus visitors, students, faculty and staff should plan accordingly and use alternative parking locations during these dates.

WSU appreciates your patience and cooperation while this maintenance is completed. For questions or additional information, contact Parking Services at 316-978-5526.

Starting Monday, Oct. 6, workers will begin to install site fencing around Grace Wilkie Hall and Annex. The building will remain open during construction. Work is scheduled to be complete later this month.

Wichita State appreciates your patience during the project. Any questions can be directed to Facilities Planning at 316-978-3444.

Police will be conducting a training exercise in Brennan Hall I Wednesday, Aug. 20. WSU students, faculty, and staff can expect increased police presence around 17th and Yale at this time.

Parking in Lot 7, south of the Rhatigan Student Center, will be impacted by construction activities for the RSC re-roof project beginning Friday, March 7. The south entrance to the RSC will remain open during construction.

Eleven parking spaces will be used for construction staging as shown in the attached drawing. Work is scheduled to be complete this summer.

The steps in front of the Engineering Building will be inaccessible for repairs starting Friday, Oct. 11 and accessible again next Friday, Oct. 18. During the work, the entrance and sidewalk/ramp will remain open.