NSU Horizons Spring/Summer 2008

T here is a new chapter in University School’s history that is taking shape right before our eyes. The master plan calls for ambitious construction projects that will ultimately create a new identity for University School. Jerome Chermak, Ed.D., headmaster, is leading the move forward so that academics, athletics, and fine and performing arts merge to create a vibrant state-of-the-art school and pedestrian-friendly campus within the physical boundaries of Nova Southeastern University. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to remake our entire campus,” said Chermak. “We will develop a sense of community and a spirit of collaboration and synergy among our divisions and departments that will take our programs to the next level.” The University School project is approximately 227,000 square feet of new construction and 91,500 square feet of renovated space and consists of seven major components. A modern cul-de-sac, surrounded by an island of landscaping archi- tecture, the ellipse formation of each facility will be connected by covered walkways, providing students and faculty members with shelter from the elements. This outdoor site may be used for events and large gatherings. University School Unveils Site Plans on the Horizon 8 horizons around campus The master plan will be developed in three phases: Phase 1 • a new Aquatics Center with a 50-meter pool and an attached dive well • a new, 82,200-square-foot Lower School building featuring two levels of academic and office space complete with flexible classrooms, a state-of-the- art library/media center, art and music classrooms, a cafeteria, a computer lab, a media studio, a guidance suite, and administrative offices • a new, 70,837-square-foot Fine and Perform- ing Arts Center to house two levels of academic space for the music and arts departments of the Middle and Upper Schools, as well as a 750- seat auditorium Phase 2 • a new, 22,000-square-foot Dining Commons addition to the existing Upper School Sonken Building with seating for up to 540 students, a faculty dining room, and a supporting kitchen • renovation of the existingUpper School to include a new administration area, classrooms, computer labs, a media center, and science labs Phase 3 • renovation of the existing Middle School Dauer Building to house a new library/media center • addition to the existing Brown Sports Center of 39,000 square feet to house a new competition basketball or volleyball court, a fitness center, classrooms, a wrestling room, administrative areas, and varsity locker rooms n Rendering of University School campus with all buildings completed TOP: The new Fine and Performing Arts building BOTTOM: Rendering of completed University School Lower School