TRC Board hears update on construction work

Dirt work is moving along for the Crisp Industrial Technology Center and metal work is getting started.

The Three Rivers College Board of Trustees received an update at its monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon about the work being done.

Dr. Wesley Payne, president, said the work is “at a minimum” on schedule. About 50-60% of the dirt work is complete, he said, and steel is starting to go up on the expansion.

“Because of the progress with the dirt work,” he said. “They have moved the phase of the new construction up. As soon as the dirt work is finished, they’ll begin the building that will replace the maintenance shed and serve as the fire training location.”

The main goal of the project, which has about $2.4 million from the capital fund allocated to it, is to connect the Crisp Industrial Technology Center and the Education Building. This will create a larger and updated complex for the industrial technology and workforce development center.

The building is located near the Baptist Student Union next to PP Highway.

The board also received an update on the Welcome Center canopy, which is being installed on the outside of the Westover Building. Payne said the canopy itself is complete. The college is now working on “appropriate signage and lighting” to go above the canopy, he said.

The goal of that project is to create a new focus point on campus. It will be visible from Raiders Way coming off of Shelby Road when cars are coming onto campus as well as from the main parking lot. With the sign and lighting, it will mark the place for visitors to go when arriving on campus.

Personnel

The board accepted the resignation of Joseph Kenley effective immediately. Kenley has been the director in Dexter since October 2016. In his resignation letter, Kenley said he will be moving out of the state to be closer to family.

TRC will proceed with review of the position and the “appropriate replace process,” according to board documents.

Upcoming Events

The Tinnin Gallery is currently hosting show Requital by artist Sandra Luckett. The 2D works will continue to be on display until Nov. 1.

The Four Italian Tenors will perform on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. The show will include English versions of songs from notable operas. Tickets cost $15.

October 25 will be Go Far Fundraising Day. Any purchases of food or gift cards at Imo’s Pizza will include a 10% donation to the Go Far organization.

The Happiness is Sharing Music concert will be held at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. The concert is a recital by the TRC Music Department, featuring student musicians, and is free to attend.

The TRC’s Endowment Trust will host a trivia night at the Kennett Country Club on Nov. 14 with dinner starting at 6 p.m. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Endowment Trust and costs $150 per team of up to six people.