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2Aug. 25, 2022 | The Eagle | csceagle.com News

Photo by Kamryn Kozisek A science student looks through a microscope in the zoology lab in the new Math Science Ceneter of Inovative Learning (COIL), Aug. 23.

Math Science COIL construction wraps up

Students begin fall 2022 classes in the updated Math Science Coil building, which hit substantial completion in June

 By Aubrie Lawrence

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A er years of planning and construction the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) has reached substantial completion, with students starting classes this week.

Substantial completion, according to a June 15 CSC press release, means that the building is t for use and the property can be occupied.

An o cial ribbon cutting ceremony for the building will be held in September.

e building has 15 labs, 25 o ces, four standard classrooms, two conference rooms, two testing rooms, an active learning classroom, an 80-seat lecture hall and an abundance of study areas around the building.

A er the $32 million project was approved by the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) Board of Trustees in June 2020, construction on the Math Science COIL began in September 2020.

While construction was occurring, math and science students and faculty were moved into temporary classrooms, labs and o ces in the Burkhiser Technology Complex and Brooks Hall.

Photo by Kamryn Kozisek A visitor to the new Math Science Ceneter of Inovative Learning (COIL) buildling reads a book in one of the study areas, Aug. 23.

Photo by Kamryn Kozisek Bryan Zutavern, 21, junior of Thedford, and Rachelle Rider, assistant proffesor label a dummy in Gross Human Anatomy Lab in the Math Science Ceneter of Inovative Learning (COIL) study areas, Aug. 23.

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ABOVE: Chris Jennings, sophomore of O’Neill, works on his computer in the Math Science Ceneter of Inovative Learning (COIL) buildling, Aug. 23.

BELOW: The sign to the general chemistry lab in the Math Science COIL, Aug. 23.

Photo by Kamryn Kozisek

Photo by Kamryn Kozisek FROM RIGHT: Kayla Brown, junior of Glendive, Montana, Cordell Farmer, senior of Kit Carson, Colorado, and Grace Redinger, junior of Hastings, look at a model in Gross Human Anatomy Lab in the Math Science Center of Inovative Learning (COIL), Aug. 24.

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4Aug. 25, 2022 | The Eagle | csceagle.com News

Photo by Aubrie Lawrence RA Cade Stephenson, 23, of Alliance, (right) watches RA Alex Waxler, 20, sophomore, Montrose, Colorado, (left) juggle hot dogs Monday during the Week of Welcome Carnival in the Backyard. Jones, from page 1

“I applied to be student trustee because I wanted to promote the voice of students to those making important policy decisions that impact them,” Jones said. “Being able to serve CSC students on the NSCS Board of Trustees is a privilege, and I look forward to working with the Board to improve the college experience for students.

“I have plenty to learn from these professionals, but I hope to share insights about the student experience at CSC to help the NSCS do the best for the students. Working with other student leaders also provides an enjoyable opportunity to continue to improve campus for everyone.”

As student trustee, Jones said that he would like to “ensure the student body is represented before the Board” and the key part in doing so is by “keeping students updated on changes at the NSCS level.” He hopes to bring ideas about policy to students during his term.

“I hope to improve student understanding about what I can do for them by setting up a more open trustee o ce,” he said. “Doing so will make it easier for students to reach out with questions or concerns which may be brought to the Board or a college o cial’s attention. On the policy side of things, I anticipate bringing some ideas to students over the next weeks and months.”