New construction on campus

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<p>Wowza! I just looked at pictures of the new Admissions Center: A</a> Wake Forest welcome | News Center | Wake Forest University It's beautiful.</p>

<p>And that reminded me... Whatever happened to The Barn? I thought it was supposed to open after spring break. Is it almost ready?</p>

<p>:)</p>

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<p>I heard that the basic skeleton of “The Barn” (stupid name, imo) is up, but it’s not finished yet…</p>

<p>I’ve driven past the admissions center and it looks way nicer (and bigger) than the old facility!</p>

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<p>I just saw the new admissions center in person and it is AWESOME.</p>

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<p>Well, the Barn is almost finished. [The</a> Barn | Parents | Wake Forest University](<a href=“http://parents.wfu.edu/2011/07/the-barn-2/]The”>The Barn - Parents & Families) Hmmm. I hope it’s better looking in person. </p>

<p>My son is skeptical about it. He says, despite being on campus, “it’s too far away.” I don’t get it. But, he lives there; I don’t. </p>

<p>I think I might walk by it when we’re there to move him in. I’m very curious.</p>

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<p>We stopped in the new admissions bldg back in April when we were visiting S1 - beyond gorgeous - absolutely amazing. S1 says he was there for a film or lecture in the auditorium and also thought it was pretty incredible.</p>

<p>They are breaking ground on the new business bldg soon also - Farrell Hall. Which also looks to be amazing - too bad it won’t be completed until Fall 2013 - S1 will miss out on it.</p>

<p><a href=“http://news.wfu.edu/2011/04/08/breaking-ground-on-farrell-hall/[/url]”>http://news.wfu.edu/2011/04/08/breaking-ground-on-farrell-hall/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>I think it is always a good sign to see construction on a college campus - despite any issues of noise, construction parking woes, etc. - I see it as a sign of financial health, generous and committed alumni, etc.</p>

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<p>Agreed with rockvillemom. I’m sad that Farrell Hall won’t be done soon. Very jealous that all you new kids will get to enjoy it :-P</p>

<p>For those of you who don’t want to read the whole article provided, an alum’s parents (the Farrells) donated a ton of money so that this building could be built.</p>