Oxford, Miss. - The University of Mississippi is in the process of constructing a new law building. It was previously set to open fall semester 2010; however, due to weather complications the new school will open spring semester 2011.
The construction of the new law building began June of 2009. According to the online web cam of the law building progress, the building’s progress was steady until fall semester of 2009. Macey Edmonson, Director of Stewardship for the School of Law, said that excessive rain during those months enabled the workers to do the work they needed to do.
The delay of the opening law school has disappointed some entering students. Entering law student, Suneisha Williams said, “I was a little disappointed when they informed us it wouldn’t open until the spring.” Another entering student, Michael Williams said, “It’s unfortunate that the opening has been delayed, because the new school was very important in my decision to choose Ole Miss over other schools I applied to.”
According to Edmonson they may start moving into the new building this upcoming October or November permitted that there are not anymore setbacks.
The $50 million facility will provide more classroom space, including classrooms designed to encourage active learning by law students. “The seating was built in a circular style to make interactive learning and teaching easier,” said Edmonson. Edmonson also said, “They are proud to be the first lead certified building in the state.” This meaning that the building will meet all types of rigorous standards. There will be a lot of natural lighting and open areas for studying. The building will offer more space, a café convenient for students, and all new computers and electronics. Students will have about five feet of space to spread out their work in the class area.
According to Chancellor of the School of Law, Robert C. Khayat, “A great law school is the centerpiece of a great university.”
The construction of the new law building began June of 2009. According to the online web cam of the law building progress, the building’s progress was steady until fall semester of 2009. Macey Edmonson, Director of Stewardship for the School of Law, said that excessive rain during those months enabled the workers to do the work they needed to do.
The delay of the opening law school has disappointed some entering students. Entering law student, Suneisha Williams said, “I was a little disappointed when they informed us it wouldn’t open until the spring.” Another entering student, Michael Williams said, “It’s unfortunate that the opening has been delayed, because the new school was very important in my decision to choose Ole Miss over other schools I applied to.”
According to Edmonson they may start moving into the new building this upcoming October or November permitted that there are not anymore setbacks.
The $50 million facility will provide more classroom space, including classrooms designed to encourage active learning by law students. “The seating was built in a circular style to make interactive learning and teaching easier,” said Edmonson. Edmonson also said, “They are proud to be the first lead certified building in the state.” This meaning that the building will meet all types of rigorous standards. There will be a lot of natural lighting and open areas for studying. The building will offer more space, a café convenient for students, and all new computers and electronics. Students will have about five feet of space to spread out their work in the class area.
According to Chancellor of the School of Law, Robert C. Khayat, “A great law school is the centerpiece of a great university.”
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