Sara Jeanblanc and Justin Bernick

Funding for capital projects secure

Although the declining state economy has had far-reaching effects in many areas of the University, officials say it has not seriously affected plans for capital improvement projects around Grounds. The economic downturn has not drastically affected general funds provided by the University for these projects, officials said. Plans for the new "studio arts building have been the only casualty of the budget problems," said Colette Sheehy, vice president for management and budget.