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Want to dig deeper into what’s happening with construction projects at Appalachian State University? Here is where you will find detailed updates, including interviews with project managers and more.

Campus Construction Update, October 24, 2022

appstate · Campus Construction Update, October 21, 2022

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Previous Updates

August 1, 2022

Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on the west side of App State's campus, including the nearly complete, New River Hall.

6:45 minutes

July 12, 2022

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's New River Hall and shares Child Development Center updates.

11:26 minutes

July 1, 2022

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's New River Hall and shares Child Development Center updates.

8:35 minutes

June 14, 2022

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on the west side of Appalachian's campus, including details on the landscaping and interior finishing touches to New River Hall.

9:33 minutes

May 20, 2022

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's New River Hall. The exterior work is now complete.

13:06 minutes

April 29, 2022

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's New River Hall and the Child Development Center expansion is on schedule, set for completion in May 2022.

10:49 minutes

April 4, 2022

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's New River Hall. The exterior work is nearly complete.

11:45 minutes

March 17, 2022

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's New River Hall, slated to open in fall 2022, as well as renovations and additions to the child development center.

16:25 minutes

February 17, 2022

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's New River Hall.

10:42 minutes

February 3, 2022

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's New River Hall.

8:47 minutes

January 11, 2022

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's New River Hall and the Child Development Center.

9:52 minutes

December 14, 2021

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's New River Hall.

11:24 minutes

October 21, 2021

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's newest residence hall, New River Hall, as well as the expansion work on the university's Child Development Center.

9:40 minutes

October 6, 2021

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's New River Hall, slated to open in fall 2022, and preparation of the site of the former Gardner and Coltrane halls — an area that will become surface parking.

14:06 minutes

September 17, 2021

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's New River Hall and preparation of the site of the former Gardner and Coltrane halls — an area that will become surface parking.

7:06 minutes

August 6, 2021

On this week's Campus Construction Update, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the newly opened Laurel Creek Residence Hall, as well as the construction progress on New River Residence Hall — scheduled to open in fall 2022 — and the demolition of Gardner and Coltrane halls, currently underway.

13:36 minutes

July 8, 2021

Check out this Campus Construction Update to learn the latest information about App State construction projects taking place across campus. In this episode, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Nick Katers chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about renovations to Sanford Hall, the Quinn Recreation Center, the Child Development Center and the North End Zone as well as the removal of the nearly 100-year-old Payne Branch Dam.

12:13 minutes

July 6, 2021

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for App State's newest residence halls as well as the new home of the Career Development Center.

12:37 minutes

June 7, 2021

Check out this week's Campus Construction Update to learn the latest updates on App State construction projects taking place across campus. In this episode, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for Laurel Creek Residence Hall, as well as New River Hall, located on the site of the former Justice Hall.

8:01 minutes

June 7, 2021

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull and University Communications' Dave Blanks are back with the latest details on App State campus construction in this brand-new Campus Construction Update. In this week's episode, the two discuss the construction progress for Laurel Creek Residence Hall, as well as the progress of New River Hall, located on the site of the former Justice Hall, and the upcoming demolition of Coltrane and Gardner halls.

20:11 minutes

April 12, 2021

Check out this week's Campus Construction Update to learn the latest updates on construction projects taking place across App State's campus. In this episode, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for Laurel Creek Residence Hall, as well as New River Hall, located on the site of the former Justice Hall.

11:25 minutes

March 15, 2021

Check out this week's Campus Construction Update to learn the latest updates on App State construction projects taking place across campus. In this episode, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for Laurel Creek Residence Hall, as well as the early building stages of New River Hall, located on the site of the former Justice Hall.

7:21 minutes

March 1, 2021

Check out this week's Campus Construction Update to learn the latest updates on App State construction projects taking place across campus. In this episode, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for Laurel Creek Residence Hall, as well as the early building stages of New River Hall, located on the site of the former Justice Hall.

8:29 minutes

February 15, 2021

Give this all-new Campus Construction Update a listen to learn the latest updates on App State's construction projects across campus. In this episode, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for Laurel Creek Residence Hall, as well as the early building stages of New River Hall, located on the site of the former Justice Hall.

13:03 minutes

February 8, 2021

In this week's episode, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for Laurel Creek Residence Hall, as well as the early building stages of New River Hall, located on the site of the former Justice Hall.

9:09 minutes

January 25, 2021

Give this all-new Campus Construction Update a listen to learn the latest updates on App State's construction projects across campus. In this episode, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the construction progress for Laurel Creek Residence Hall, as well as the early building stages of New River Hall, located on the site of the former Justice Hall.

12:33 minutes

January 11, 2021

On this all-new Campus Construction Update, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the latest updates on construction progress for App State's Laurel Creek Residence Hall, as well as the early building stages of New River Hall, located on the site of the former Justice Hall.

10:26 minutes

December 21, 2020

On this all-new Campus Construction Update, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the latest updates on construction progress for App State's Laurel Creek Residence Hall as well as the early building stages of New River Hall, located on the site of the former Justice Hall.

11:27 minutes

November 9, 2020

On this all-new Campus Construction Update, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the latest updates on construction progress for App State's Laurel Creek Residence Hall. Dull also shares details on the process of relocating App State's Career Development Center, now underway.

14:32 minutes

November 2, 2020

On this Campus Construction Update, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull joins University Communications' Dave Blanks to discuss the latest updates for App State's west side construction projects, including construction progress for Laurel Creek Hall and the preparation for the New River Hall site.

7:39 minutes

October 19, 2020

Listen to this all-new Campus Construction Update, featuring Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull and University Communications' Dave Blanks, to learn the latest updates on App State's new residence halls, including the construction progress for Laurel Creek Hall and how the site of New River Hall is being readied following the Justice Hall demolition.

9:03 minutes

September 14, 2020

In this all-new Campus Construction Update, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about the latest updates for Appalachian's west side construction projects, including construction progress for Laurel Creek Hall and the demolition progress on Justice Hall.

11:17 minutes

August 17, 2020

In this all-new Campus Construction Update, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about Appalachian's two newly opened residence halls — Raven Rocks and Thunder Hill, which welcomed their first residents the week of Aug. 10. Dull also provides updates on the construction progress for Laurel Creek Hall and the demolition progress on Justice Hall.

14:23 minutes

August 3, 2020

On this latest Campus Construction Update, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks about safety measures that will be in place during Appalachian's fall 2020 move-in days, as well as the construction progress on the university's Laurel Creek Residence Hall.

18:20 minutes

July 27, 2020

Listen to this all-new Campus Construction Update, featuring Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull and University Communications' Dave Blanks, to learn the latest construction updates on Appalachian's new residence halls — as well as how to get your hands on a piece of Justice Hall, currently being razed to make way for New River Hall.

12:05 minutes

July 13, 2020

On this all-new Campus Construction Update, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks concerning progress on Appalachian's new residence halls and addresses the question of why construction continues despite budgetary concerns.

14:55 minutes

May 25, 2020

On this all-new Campus Construction Update, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks concerning construction progress on Appalachian's new residence halls.

12:50 minutes

April 27, 2020

On this all-new Campus Construction Update, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks concerning construction progress on Appalachian's new residence halls.

13:35 minutes

April 20, 2020

University Communications' Dave Blanks welcomes Michelle Novacek, director of real estate and external communications, and Jeff Pierce, director of planning, design and construction, to the podcast. They share updates on the renovation progress for Sanford Hall and address why campus construction projects are ongoing during the time of COVID-19.

7:00 minutes

April 6, 2020

On this all-new Campus Construction Update, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks concerning progress on Appalachian's new residence halls, as well as the on-site safety measures workers are taking to stay healthy amid the COVID-19 situation.

11:43 minutes

March 30, 2020

On this all-new Campus Construction Update, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks concerning progress on Appalachian's new residence halls, as well as the on-site safety measures workers are taking to stay healthy amid the COVID-19 situation.

11:23 minutes

March 9, 2020

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks concerning progress on Appalachian's four new residence halls.

10:28 minutes

February 24, 2020

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks concerning progress on Appalachian's new residence halls and shares the official names for the halls on this exciting 30th episode.

16:42 minutes

February 10, 2020

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks concerning construction progress on Appalachian's new residence halls.

8:54 minutes

January 27, 2020

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull chats with University Communications' Dave Blanks concerning construction progress on Appalachian's new residence halls.

15:22 minutes

December 9, 2019

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on the west side of Appalachian's campus, including details on the construction progress for three new residence halls — buildings 100, 200 and 300 — and who is responsible for naming the halls.

13:53 minutes

November 25, 2019

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on the west side of Appalachian's campus, including details on the construction progress for three new residence halls — buildings 100, 200 and 300.

12:19 minutes

November 4, 2019

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on the west side of Appalachian's campus, including details on the construction progress for two new residence halls — buildings 100 and 200 — as well as an update on demolition plans for Justice Hall.

10:16 minutes

October 21, 2019

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on the west side of Appalachian's campus, including details on the upcoming installation of an underground stormwater retention system and construction progress for two new residence halls — buildings 100 and 200.

11:47 minutes

October 7, 2019

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on the west side of Appalachian's campus, including details on the construction progress for two new residence halls — buildings 100 and 200.

17:20 minutes

September 30, 2019

University Communications' Dave Blanks welcomes Jeff Pierce, director of planning, design and construction at Appalachian, and Michelle Novacek, business process analyst for facilities, for a discussion of the Kidd Brewer Stadium north end zone project, Blue Ridge Way and renovations to Sanford Hall.

18:04 minutes

September 23, 2019

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on the west side of Appalachian's campus, including details on the construction progress for the new residence halls.

10:48 minutes

September 16, 2019

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on Appalachian's campus, including progress on the residence halls being built on the west side of campus.

9:27 minutes

August 19, 2019

Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull talks move-in day and thanks many individuals for a job well done on the completion of Appalachian's newest parking facility.

6:20 minutes

August 12, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull announces the completion of Appalachian's newest parking facility as well as construction progress for building 100 and 200.

13:14 minutes

August 5, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on Appalachian's campus, including all the finishing touches for the new parking deck slated to open Aug. 14.

12:13 minutes

July 15, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on Appalachian's campus, including the finishing touches for the new parking deck, slated for completion mid-August, and the construction progress for building 100.

16:28 minutes

July 8, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on Appalachian's campus, including all the final touches for the new parking deck slated for completion in mid-August.

12:34 minutes

June 24, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on Appalachian's campus.

9:39 minutes

June 17, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on Appalachian's campus, including building progress for the parking deck at the site of former Winkler Hall, as well as how construction crews have been handling the recent rain.

19:30 minutes

May 20, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull addresses podcast listeners' FAQs concerning Appalachian's west side campus construction.

21:20 minutes

May 15, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull addresses the most frequently asked questions concerning Appalachian's west side campus construction.

15:03 minutes

May 6, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on Appalachian's campus, including , the progress on the parking deck and building 100's natural light optimized design.

8:29 minutes

Apr. 22, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares how Appalachian has handled construction projects historically, and how the current west side campus construction differs from past projects.

10:52 minutes

Apr. 10, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares how Appalachian has handled construction projects historically, and how the current west side campus construction differs from past projects.

16:57 minutes

Apr. 1, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on Appalachian's campus, including grading for the new residence halls, the arrival of prefabricated pieces for the parking deck and the start of the design process for building 300.

7:16 minutes

Mar. 25, 2019

This episode features a continued conversation with Matt Dull, assistant vice chancellor for finance and operations, and Jeremy Doss, senior vice president of RISE: A Real Estate Co. The two handle a few FAQs regarding the residence halls project.

14:12 minutes

Mar. 18, 2019

Matt Dull, assistant vice chancellor for finance and operations, shares updates concerning construction projects on Appalachian's campus. Matt is joined by Jeremy Doss, senior vice president of RISE, who shares information about his company and handles a few FAQs regarding the residence halls project.

16:24 minutes

Mar. 4, 2019

Matt Dull, assistant vice chancellor for finance and operations, shares updates concerning construction projects on Appalachian's campus, including changes to Stadium Lot and the building progress for the parking deck at the site of former Winkler Hall.

7:30 minutes

Feb. 25, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on Appalachian's campus, including changes to parking in Stadium Lot, access to Duck Pond Field and building progress for the parking deck at the site of former Winkler Hall.

7:21 minutes

Feb. 11, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on Appalachian's campus, including changes to parking in Stadium Lot, the fencing off of Duck Pond Field and building progress for the parking deck at the site of former Winkler Hall.

6:56 minutes

Feb. 4, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull shares updates concerning construction projects on Appalachian's campus, including renovations to East and Justice halls and building progress for the parking deck at the site of former Winkler Hall.

8:53 minutes

Jan. 21, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations Matt Dull explains the P3 (public private partnership) currently in progress on campus. He gives an overview of all three phases of the project and the changes to be expected on the West side of campus.

19:06 minutes

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