Hayes Auditorium Receives a Facelift
In 1964 a new auditorium was opened as a part of the Fitch Science and Math Center. For several decades, the space was the premier venue on campus for All School Meeting, performances, concerts, and more. As the years went on, the student population increased beyond the capacity of Hayes and with the addition of the Flickinger Arts Center Auditorium in 1989, the Fitch Auditorium became a secondary venue. In 1991, the space underwent a renovation and was named Hayes Auditorium in honor of then Trustee, Jack Hayes ’67. Without regular technology upgrades, Hayes Auditorium has since fallen out of mainstream use.
Prompted by a donation of new auditorium seating by Dartmouth College, Hayes Auditorium is currently undergoing a thorough renovation, which will reestablish the venue as a premier location for film screenings, small performances, guest lectures, panel discussions, and faculty meetings. “Hayes will be a completely user-friendly space where anyone can walk in, turn on the lights, and use the technology. It will have all of the A/V needed to support a 21st century classroom, and will also be a space where large groups of people can gather to watch current events on TV” remarks Chief Operating Officer Hunter Ulf P’05, ’09.
The new space will be equipped with a high definition projector, 7.1 surround sound speakers, theatrical lighting and sound, as well as Smart classroom technology. Additionally, the space is being reworked to extend the stage and to incorporate a new 165-seat audience layout.
The renovation will be completed by June 17, and all are invited to attend the re-dedication of Hayes Auditorium to Jack, in what would have been his 50th reunion year.
Please join us at Reunion to share your memories of All School Meeting or the Fall Play in Hayes Auditorium, and to create new memories on the Hilltop.
Prompted by a donation of new auditorium seating by Dartmouth College, Hayes Auditorium is currently undergoing a thorough renovation, which will reestablish the venue as a premier location for film screenings, small performances, guest lectures, panel discussions, and faculty meetings. “Hayes will be a completely user-friendly space where anyone can walk in, turn on the lights, and use the technology. It will have all of the A/V needed to support a 21st century classroom, and will also be a space where large groups of people can gather to watch current events on TV” remarks Chief Operating Officer Hunter Ulf P’05, ’09.
The new space will be equipped with a high definition projector, 7.1 surround sound speakers, theatrical lighting and sound, as well as Smart classroom technology. Additionally, the space is being reworked to extend the stage and to incorporate a new 165-seat audience layout.
The renovation will be completed by June 17, and all are invited to attend the re-dedication of Hayes Auditorium to Jack, in what would have been his 50th reunion year.
Please join us at Reunion to share your memories of All School Meeting or the Fall Play in Hayes Auditorium, and to create new memories on the Hilltop.
