By Suzy Alstrin
For every Reinhardt student who lives on campus, their residence hall becomes a home away from home. The University strives to keep the rooms comfortable to foster relaxation, boost productivity, and enhance overall well-being. This month, students settled into 20 renovated rooms in Smith Johnston Hall.
Modern flooring and LED lighting, along with new vanities, fixtures, and furniture, provide a welcoming atmosphere. Drywall and fresh paint now cover the cinderblock. More electrical outlets and ethernet ports improve students’ ability to connect and use new technology. New windows and paint brighten the laundry room and each stairwell. The building also boasts upgraded Wi-Fi access, along with refinished handrails, new stair treads, laundry flooring, and a custom-made laundry table.
Jeff Dale, Reinhardt’s Director of Facilities oversaw the project and boasts, “The Smith Johnston project is a great example of integrating the history of Reinhardt with the innovations of today. We are able to preserve a legacy while providing the aesthetics and functionality a student needs in the 21st century. The Facilities Department strives to provide each student with a place to grow in all aspects of life and experience college life to the fullest. It’s been a joy seeing this vision come to life and giving the residents a place to live, work, and play.” The last four rooms in the dormitory will be renovated in the summer of 2025.
