Lavery Library Project News

Lavery Library Renovation June Update A birds-eye view of the construction site at Lavery Library.

06/28/2024 - Progress continues as the Lavery Library renovation and modernization project moves forward.

Lavery Library Renovation May Update Members of the campus community signed a beam that will be used in the Lavery Library renovations.

05/31/2024 - More work continues as the Lavery Library renovation and modernization project moves forward.

Lavery Library Renovation April Update Construction crews work on the interior of Lavery Library.

04/30/2024 - An unseasonably warm early spring meant the Lavery Library renovation and modernization project continues with gusto.

Transforming Lavery Library Architectural rendering of the renovated Lavery Library from Golisano Gateway

04/05/2024 - With its repository of research journals, teeming stacks of books, and archival materials, Lavery Library has served the St. John Fisher University for nearly 50 years, helping countless students, faculty, and staff accomplish their scholarly pursuits. Now, the University has begun work on a multimillion-dollar modernization and renovation to the library, the largest capital project both in scope and investment in the institution’s history.

Planned Gift Makes Big Impact on Fisher’s Library The construction site for the Lavery Library renovations.

03/27/2024 - The activity of construction at the site of the Lavery Library Modernization and Renovation Project is in part thanks to the planned gift of St. John Fisher University alumnus Leon Creek ’60.

Lavery Library Renovation March Update Lavery Library renovations.

03/22/2024 - The ongoing work on the site surrounding the Lavery Library renovation and modernization project continues.

$1 Million Gift Supports Lavery Library Renovation Dr. Ullrich addresses guests at his induction into Fisher's Science and Technology Hall of Fame.

02/05/2024 - When the newly renovated and modernized Lavery Library reopens in 2025, its new atrium space will bear the name of St. John Fisher University alumnus, the late Dr. Christopher Ullrich, thanks to a $1 million gift given by his wife, Betsy.

Lavery Library Renovation January Update The construction site at Lavery Library.

01/29/2024 - The ongoing work on the site surrounding the Lavery Library renovation and modernization project will continue through the immediate future.

St. John Fisher University Announces Major Library Renovation, Largest Capital Project in Institution’s History A rendering of the exterior of Lavery Library.

10/30/2023 - St. John Fisher University will soon begin work on a multimillion-dollar library modernization and renovation project, the largest capital project both in scope and investment in the institution’s history. Construction will begin in early 2024 with plans for completion by summer 2025.

Campus Enhancements Continue Through Summer Months A rendering of Fisher's new Blackbox Theater in Murphy Hall.

07/11/2023 - Though summer is traditionally considered a quieter time on most college campuses, at Fisher, it is a time to move forward with campus enhancements – both on the exterior and interior of various campus spaces. From academics to athletics, roofing to flooring, and everything in between, students will return in less than two months to some completed and ongoing projects.

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