ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan Regents, at their March 18-19 meeting, approved these building renovation projects:

? Some 4,300 square feet of space on the fourth floor of the Chemistry Building will be remodeled to house new research laboratories, a new environmental room, and new equipment and darkrooms, according to U-M Executive Vice President Robert Kasdin. The project is estimated to cost up to $1.2 million.

? The main auditorium of the Chrysler Center on North Campus will be renovated at an estimated cost of $800,000. “The Chrysler Auditorium, a 2,900-square-foot theatre-style room seating 233, is the College of Engineering‘s and North Campus’ largest auditorium/classroom,” Kasdin said. “The proposed renovation will improve sight lines for the audience in the rear, improve handicap accessibility, and accommodate state-of-the-art technology.”

? The first floor treatment center at the Health Service Building will be remodeled at an estimated cost of $650,000. “No significant remodeling of the first floor treatment center has taken place since the 1960s, even though the size and function of the treatment center have changed dramatically. The purpose of this project is to systematically remodel the treatment center to update this patient care facility to current standards.”

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