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UL-LAFAYETTE / Christine Payton
Wednesday afternoon groundbreaking ceremonies were held on the UL-Lafayette
campus for a new annex to the F.G. Mouton Hall of the B.I. Moody III
College of Business Administration. From left are Board of Regents member
Richard D’Aquin, UL Lafayette President Dr. Ray Authement and Mr.
Braxton “B.I.” Moody III.
College of Business expansion
BY CHRISTINE PAYTON
UL-LAFAYETTE NEWS SERVICES
LAFAYETTE - If you’ve walked across the Quad
at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette these days, you know something
is up. A portion of land between Martin Hall and Hebrard Boulevard is
roped off and heavy machinery is leveling the soil.
All of this work is part of the B.I. Moody III College
of Business Administration's constructing a new annex for F.G. Mouton
Hall and renovations to the current structure. University leaders officially
broke ground for construction of the new building Wednesday afternoon.
“This is another sign of progress on campus,”
said UL Lafayette President Ray Authement. “We want to give our
students the best education they can get. With this new building and
the renovation of F.G. Mouton Hall, we are creating technologically-advanced
areas where students will learn from top-notch faculty members.”
The project includes the construction of a $9.24 million,
three-story structure for the college. Technically, the project will
be an extension of F.G. Mouton Hall, which sits directly behind Martin
Hall. Once it's built, the original F.G. Mouton Hall will be renovated
from ceiling to floor and the buildings will connect via two walkways.
“One of our college's objectives is to continue
to integrate technology into the learning experience of our students,”
said Lewis Gale, who serves as the college's dean. “The new building,
along with the renovation, will allow us to accomplish that objective
employing state-of-the-art facilities.”
Classrooms and computer labs used by students will
be located on the ground floor, along with a 220-seat auditorium, which
can be divided into two 110-seat auditoriums.
Eight 50-seat seminar rooms will accommodate the latest
technology. Students will be able to plug in laptops at their desks,
for instance, and will be able to take advantage of wireless networks
in the future.
The additional space also enables the college to offer
more courses at times that are convenient for students.
“This construction project is a significant step towards improving
the educational opportunity for business students throughout this region,”
said Gale. “I want our college to be recognized as delivering excellent
programs and promoting learning in the most conducive environment.”
Also on Wednesday, the college recognized Acadiana
businessman Braxton “B.I.” Moody III for whom the college
was renamed. Currently, Moody is chairman of The Moody Company and Louisiana
State Newspapers Inc., both located in Lafayette.
He graduated from Rayne High School and attended Auburn
University. His college career was interrupted by service in the United
States Navy during World War II. After the war, Moody returned and entered
then-SLI where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.
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