It may be hot outside, but when my office gets super cold, I like to take a walk around campus. Two things happen: I quickly gain a healthy appreciation for the A/C, and I get the opportunity to see the progress of our building projects. Right now, the transformation happening over at Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall is making some noise. I mean literally.

Replacing the windows on the stage required busting them out demolition-style, which, I’m told, sounded like a bus crashing through the building. Hope there was a little forewarning on that.

Meanwhile, the garden area is shaping up nicely. It’s going to make a pleasant venue for outdoor receptions.