Beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at 8 p.m., and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, all university buildings (with some exceptions) will remain locked with swipe access only. Campus services and operations are scheduled to resume when campus reopens on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. For emergency repairs during the winter recess, call the Power Plant at 859-572-5548. Please do not use/rely on the work order system for emergency repairs since it is not monitored during this time. If you plan to work on campus or need access to a building or space, please notify Work Control as soon as practical, preferably before 11 a.m. on December 17, 2025, by calling 859-572-5660.
Our campus continues to evolve through exciting renovations and upgrades. Most recently, we celebrated the ribbon-cutting at the University Center, marking the opening
of our new, centrally located Welcome Center.
With this major milestone complete, we now turn our attention to two additional, state-funded projects at the heart of campus: renovations to Steely Library and the Landrum Academic Center. These projects will unfold over the next several years and require significant coordination across campus.
Steely Library
Work on Steely Library’s new HVAC system is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2026, following the conclusion of this academic year. To expedite installation, all interior ceilings must be removed, and the building must be fully vacated for a 10-month construction period.
It’s important to note that library services will continue throughout these renovations. Steely Library will remain open and operational in its current location throughout the 2025–2026 academic year. After the spring 2026 semester, all library services will continue and personnel will temporarily relocate to the fifth floor of Landrum, currently occupied by the Department of English. Library services will continue operating from this temporary space until mid-semester of spring 2027.
Landrum Academic Center
The full renovation of the Landrum Academic Center will begin in the summer of 2027,
following the completion of the Hermann Science Center expansion. This renovation will be a comprehensive life-cycle project, and the building must be completely vacated during construction.
Office Relocations
Our team will present more in-depth information tomorrow (Sept. 23) at the presidential town hall from 9 to 10:30 a.m. inside the H. Gordon and Thelma S. Martin
Ballroom at the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union and online via the streaming communications page. And, of course, we will keep campus up to date during the coming months about the relocation of remaining Landrum occupants to other campus locations.
If you have any questions, please contact Facilities Management at facilities@nku.edu.
We thank you for your patience as we continue to improve our campus.
Beginning November 8, 2024, a section of Parking Lot E will be closed for the duration of the Science Center expansion project to provide a staging area for construction equipment. See map below.
This closure will also affect pedestrian walkways to and from that area. Parking Lots I and M will become open parking for faculty, staff and students for the duration of the project. The TANK bus stop near Norse Commons will remain open and Carroll Drive will continue to be open to all traffic.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities for all members of our campus community.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Elizabeth Birkenhauer at 859.572.1369 or birkenhaue1@nku.edu.
Facilities Management has transitioned to a new maintenance request software, TeamDynamix, to replace SchoolDude. This software has already been successfully implemented for IT and Procurement tickets, and we are excited to extend its use to Facilities Management. Maintenance service requests, key requests, tunnel access requests and other Facilities Management service requests are now available on the NKU Service Catalog through TeamDynamix. Please ensure you are logged in with your NKU credentials in the top right corner of the screen of this page. If you do not have NKU credentials or need immediate assistance with the form to submit a request, contact NKU Work M-F 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at X-5660 or by email at workcontroloffice@nku.edu.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and support as we make this transition. We look forward to working with you and providing you with the best possible service.
