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Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois
Name: Corbin and Olson Halls
Opened: August 2012 • Cost: $24 million
Architect: Designed by Mackey Mitchell
Architects with FGM as Architect-of-Record
The substantial two-year renovation of
Corbin and Olson halls and the dynamic
redesign of the dining facility connecting
the two residence halls have re-energized
student life at Western Illinois University.
The largest UHDS (University Housing and
Design Services) project undertaken on
campus since 2004, the renovation has
enhanced student interaction, improved
security, and significantly upgraded
technology with high-speed internet, cable
television, electronic classrooms, and a
new computer lab.
Corbin and Olson halls are located
on the southwest corner of campus.
Configured in a racetrack layout with
traditional double rooms and hall baths,
the two housing towers have a total of
1,120 beds. Both house many upperdivision students and offer a suite-style
living arrangement, each suite having two
bedrooms and a common living room area.
Both halls include special interest floors:
Corbin Hall houses a fine arts interest
floor and an upper-division broadcasting
living-learning community, while Olson
Hall houses the international student
interest floor as well as a conference
floor for campus and community guests.
Lounges have also been designed with
specific needs in mind. For example, the
international student interest floor lounge is
designed to accommodate high technology,
while the art floor lounge features durable
finishes for easy maintenance. A total of 14
lounges and study rooms have been added
on each floor.
The most significant change in the
$24 million undertaking is the complete
transformation of the dining center and
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student commons area, which has had the
effect of changing behavior patterns. Prior
to the renovation, students would often
purchase food and take it back to their
rooms. By creating a new point of entry
accessible to all students and upgrading the
space, the dining center has now become
a lively destination and a hub of student
activity. A new 24-hour information desk at
the new entrance also increases security.
“The Corbin-Olson renovation has been
a game changer at WIU for our residence
hall students,” says John Biernbaum,
associate vice president for student
services. “It has completely transformed
that community into a beacon for facultystaff-student interaction. In addition, it has
helped tremendously with recruitment and
retention.”
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Talking Stick - September/October 2013
Talking Stick - September/October 2013
Contents
New Member Highlight
Vision
Just In
Your ACUHO-I
Transitions
Res Life
Business Operations
Facilities
Calendar
Becoming an Assessment Storyteller
The Quintessential Professional
Conversations
First Takes
Reporting Out
New Members
Snapshot
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Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Cover2
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 1
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 2
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Contents
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - New Member Highlight
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 5
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Vision
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 7
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Just In
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 9
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 10
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 11
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 12
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Your ACUHO-I
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Transitions
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 15
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Res Life
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 17
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 18
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 19
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Business Operations
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 21
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 22
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 23
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Facilities
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Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - 26
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Calendar
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Becoming an Assessment Storyteller
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Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - The Quintessential Professional
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Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Conversations
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Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - First Takes
Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Reporting Out
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Talking Stick - September/October 2013 - Snapshot
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