Campus Expansion

[StillAWarrior]

That makes it look like it goes all the way to 6th Street.  Is that right?

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NOT CORRECT.

[Coleman]

There's ROW fence I tried to follow with this outline.

Wow. That's massive.

[bork]

Its an ugly building, but you're right, they could use it for office space at the very least, or classrooms with some remodeling.

Marquette has plenty of ugly buildings.  It will fit right in.

[bork]

There's ROW fence I tried to follow with this outline.

You went a block too far.  It stops at 7th st (James Lovell), not 6th st.  It also doesn't appear to include Butch's, according to the JS image.

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Sure did go too far...

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Maybe MU bought it to donate it to the stadium fund?

[GGGG]

As a non-business person, can I ask why? Does an MBA demonstrate that people are better at business or finances or anything? Or is it simply the "MBA" on their resume? What does it really tell employers? Is it telling them that someone who got their MBA, but got if from University of Phoenix, would be better at their job than someone with just a bachelors?

Only reason I ask, is because I get annoyed at situations where getting another degree matters purely for the sake of the degree. If it doesn't demonstrate advanced knowledge or qualifications, why should it matter at all?

Because it should "demonstrate advancement knowledge or qualifications."

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Well wait, that image has it going to 6th Street.

[Coleman]

I love that Butch's Steakhouse will essentially be on campus.

[bork]

The one challenge is that the freeway isolates it from the rest of campus.  The only real access is Michigan St, under the freeway (not the most attractive walk).  East Hall (or whatever it's called now), doesn't feel as isolated because WI Ave goes over the freeway.

[GoldenWarrior11]

Is this where Ellenson Hall is going?

[Coleman]

The one challenge is that the freeway isolates it from the rest of campus.  The only real access is Michigan St, under the freeway (not the most attractive walk).  East Hall (or whatever it's called now), doesn't feel as isolated because WI Ave goes over the freeway.

Well students could also walk up 10th, past Straz (East), and then across the WI Ave Bridge like the students in Straz. Its just an extra 5 minutes past Straz.

But your point is well taken. Its a hike, especially from places on the far west side of Campus like the Dental School or Mashuda.

[GGGG]

In some ways that would have been a good place for the new law school to go.  It could have been its own community over there.

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

Maybe MU bought it to donate it to the stadium fund?

No joke, it's actually the 1 place that MU owns where a stadium would be possible (freeway access, install another parking ramp, etc. etc.)

[StillAWarrior]

In some ways that would have been a good place for the new law school to go.  It could have been its own community over there.

I thought the same thing.

[Texas Western]

No joke, it's actually the 1 place that MU owns where a stadium would be possible (freeway access, install another parking ramp, etc. etc.)

I think this is an excellent purchase. We can't look at it for what it is today. There are many possibilities of what this parcel could be. Yes a stadium is definitely in the mix. Who knows maybe it could be part of some joint venture medical complex or some other thing not on the radar today.  

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

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Wow. That's massive.

Marquette Lake?

[warriorchick]

How about a nice 500-unit apartment/restaurant/shopping complex, like that one they have at the edge of Notre Dame's campus?  They could turn Campus Town into residence halls.

[Texas Western]

How about a nice 500-unit apartment/restaurant/shopping complex, like that one they have at the edge of Notre Dame's campus?  They could turn Campus Town into residence halls.

I think this a viable concept especially if it had a decent grocery store. What would be interesting is if we had a competition of sorts with builder developers etc to present the school with various plans.

[forgetful]

Not accurate as a blanket statement.  Some of the folks teaching at UW Extensions have extensive experience in their fields and continue to work in their field.  They choose not to publish or whatever else is expected of faculty at the name brands.  For those families challenged with paying for multiple kids through college it is a great strategy.  2 years at a UW Extension and 2 years at a name brand for your diploma. 

My niece graduated this spring top 2% of her class.  Will attend a 2 year school for the basics and a name brand for her nursing degree.   First 2 years complete for $12K.  A diploma from a name brand.  Golden.

I find the UW extensions to be the exemption to the rule, that is not the case really anywhere else in the country.  I would absolutely recommend the UW extensions.  I actually don't consider them JUCO's.

To extend this, the UW extensions are so good, that often their classes are actually harder.

I was over generalizing it, but the level of science education at the vast majority of JUCO's is very poor.

[bork]

How about a nice 500-unit apartment/restaurant/shopping complex, like that one they have at the edge of Notre Dame's campus?  They could turn Campus Town into residence halls.

I would imagine that that kind of development would continue to happen with some of the land they own along Wells and this land will be used for some kind of academic purpose.  They didn't spend $9 million just to turn it into a mixed use development that is already happening in quite a few other places downtown.

[chapman]

How about a nice 500-unit apartment/restaurant/shopping complex, like that one they have at the edge of Notre Dame's campus?  They could turn Campus Town into residence halls.

Sounds great.  And with the space you can renovate/replace current res halls.  It would do solid for student recruiting if all dorms (or at least for sophomores) were up to snuff.  The McCormick style just doesn't cut it for the current generation.  At least get private bathrooms so the McCormick and Schroeder kids don't have to pull a Derrick Caracter and pee in their Gatorade bottles.  Making the trek from the end of the hall and listening to a drunk kid barfing when you pee just ruins any chance at getting both adequate hydration and a good night's sleep, ya know.

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Mixed use commercial, dorms and a NBA arena.

Let's make it happen, MU.

[source?]

In some ways that would have been a good place for the new law school to go.  It could have been its own community over there.

I think most of us like it just where it is. Somewhat isolated, but still not too far from some food options (Tory Hill Cafe is good, but a little expensive).