Pi Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Texas
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ProjeCt highlights t hrough careful study, assessment, and planning, it has been determined a renovation and improvements are now necessary, and we must invest in our home to meet the needs of today's students. We are fortunate to have the leadership of Monte Soukup '88, House Corporation member and facilities director for KU Endowment, and John Bumgarner '64, Tulsa developer. Together with the architectural firm Kinslow Keith and Todd, the House Corporation has developed a tactical plan for our future. MaXiMize the Pi deut eXPerienCe • Create a freshman experience on a new fourth floor that utilizes the current attic space as a study area with individual desks, sleeping accommodations for 36, and a gathering area. • Convert a portion of the basement to additional study areas for upperclassmen. • Reestablish rooms #6 and #21 that were removed for access to fire escape during the last renovation. Building code and a creative design concept permit this change. • Increase occupancy to allow for more young men to experience KU FIJI and for Pi Deuteron to attract young men with diverse talents, which will allow us to increase our involvement and success in Rock Chalk Revue, intramurals, and campus leadership organizations. enhanCe 1540 louisiana • Utilize our location by developing the north side, which is a heavily used entry and visible area, by creating a multipurpose outdoor area that will be unrivaled by any of our competitors. • Provide a grand first floor that is welcoming and allows for a large group to gather before dinner and for events. • Continue the KU and FIJI tradition of basketball dominance by having a basketball court with step seating. • Repair parking lots, property lighting, and landscaping for structural durability and aesthetic appeal. PrePare For the Future • Move and upgrade the housemother area to the north addition. This will be the largest and finest housemother facility on campus, aiding in recruiting the best support for the men. • Establish a significant, performance-based endowed scholar- ship program. • Endow a fund to provide for future capital maintenance and repair of the Chapter House.