MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - A couple from Florida has donated $3 million for renovation of the university’s Hale Library.
The university said the gift from Dave and Ellie Everitt, of Marco Island, Florida, is first major donation toward the $6.5 million first-floor renovation and modernization project.
The Manhattan Mercury reports the renovation will create a more accessible entrance. It also will add group study spaces, instruction rooms, more spaces for student services, exhibit space for special collections, a café and an event space.
Ellie Everitt graduated from Kansas State in 1973 with a degree in clothing and textiles. Dave Everitt earned his degree in industrial engineering from the College of Engineering in 1975.
The Everitts previously gave $2 million to the School of Leadership Studies and $1 million to the Kansas State Welcome Center.
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Information from: The Manhattan (Kan.) Mercury, https://www.themercury.com
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