FRIB’s $26 million next step to completion was approved to install an “encased duct bank” from the T.B. Simon Power Plant to FRIB. The new duct will give the power plant the ability to transfer up to 25 megawatts of power to FRIB.

Landon Hall and cafeteria renovations:

A $17.6 million cafeteria renovation and residence hall safety revamping of Landon Hall was approved by the board. Construction is slated to begin in May. The building will be closed for about a year and is expected to reopen in June 2014.

Multicultural Center, or MCC, move and expansion:

The current MCC will move from the ground to the second floor of the Union and will allow for more meeting spaces for students. The project will cost $13 million, and construction is set to begin in April.

Anthony Hall energy renovations:

The $7 million Anthony Hall renovation will retrofit the building and make it more energy efficient, with construction set to begin in May.

Fishing on the Red Cedar River:

For at least a three-year test period, fishing now will be allowed in designated areas of the Red Cedar River. The north bank of the river between the edge of Brody Complex to the bridge near IM Circle now will be open to fishermen.

President Lou Anna K. Simon’s contract:

Simon once again declined to accept a salary increase for 2013 for the fourth year in a row.
The trustees will meet again on Jan. 11.