James Zilinski ’22, staff writer 

LVC is constructing a new academic building on campus. 

LVC has approved plans for a new nursing facility that will support the nursing program set to begin next fall. Shawn Curtin, vice president of finance & administration, provided details about the new building.  

“The new nursing facility will be located to the right of and connect to Arnold Health Professions Pavilion,” Curtin said.  

It will be possible to access the new building via the current second floor exit of the AHPP. This means the new building will have easy access to attractions in the AHPP such as The Grove Express, where students can purchase snacks and coffee.  

“It will contain three classrooms, a wet lab, a simulation lab with five simulation suites, a skills lab and a home health lab,” Curtin said.  

The building is two stories tall, has a basement and is approximately 37,000 square feet. The building was designed with energy efficiency in mind. There will be a two-story atrium and lots of natural light provided by the large amount of exterior wall glass looking towards the sports center.  

“There will be several conference rooms, lab debrief rooms and plenty of study space for students,” Curtin said.  

The building won’t be exclusively for nursing students. Just like the AHPP, anyone is welcome to utilize the study spaces.  

Construction is expected to begin in spring 2022.