Kappa Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Kansas
Issue link: https://www.epageflip.net/i/1497191
"Lisa and I were excited to join the board and give back to a sisterhood that meant so much to us. However, we were surprised to discover that much of the second and third floors are unchanged...even after 40+ years! What's more, there are more girls living in and they utilize every nook and cranny of the house to live and study. ese facts, coupled with touring other houses on campus, highlight the urgent need to provide an updated clean, safe, and brightly lit environment to maintain our top ranking on campus." –Tracey O'Keefe Hopper '82, Facility Corporation Board Co-President Three Phase Project Plan 4 A thoughtful, "needs-based" project plan has been developed that minimizes disruption to our current students by limiting construction to the summers of 2024-26. The project team is capable and ready to give their immediate attention to these replacements and renovations. Our house is owned, maintained, and operated by Kappa Chapter; Theta nationals does not contribute to maintenance of our local chapter house in any way. Since 1960, updates to the house have been self-funded, without alumnae support from a capital campaign. Needed Repairs and Renovations Summer 2024 $2,250,000 • Bathrooms on 2nd and 3rd floors • Powder room ADA compliant • Hot water recirculation pump and loop • Replace chiller and water heater • West side drain system • Replace three exterior doors Summer 2025 $2,000,000 • 2nd floor sleep/study rooms, including new beds, wardrobes, vanities, and work surfaces • Corridor renovations, including mechanical, electrical, and fire/ sprinkler system updates • Create a 2nd floor study lounge • New concealed heating and cooling replacing existing fan coil and radiator units • Reconstruct stone masonry patio walls and rework patio drainage system • Purchase matching materials for 3rd floor renovation Summer 2026 $1,000,000 • 3rd floor sleep/study rooms, including new beds, wardrobes, vanities, and work surfaces • Corridor renovations, including mechanical, electrical, and fire/ sprinkler system updates • Replace 1st floor and basement radiator and fan coil units • Fire alarm and sprinkler system upgrades for 1st floor/basement