Building for Bears

Mercer University is investing in a dynamic new student center on its historic Macon campus to further elevate campus life and strengthen a sense of belonging for current and future generations of students.

Temporary Relocation Information

Summer dining services

• Farmers Market in the University Center will be modified to accommodate more diners, including the addition of an awning, fans, heaters and more seating to its outdoor patio.
• Fresh Food Company, the campus’s primary dining hall, will temporarily relocate to and provide services in Penfield Hall. (Penfield Hall opened in 1922 as the men’s dining hall and will return to its original purpose during this transition.) The space will be supplemented with a modular kitchen that will be set up over the summer. All food stations currently available in Fresh Food Company will remain available, along with expanded options.
• Koala’s Kitchen will relocate to and open in the Farmer’s Market.
• Tot’s Corner will relocate to and open in Legacy Hall.
• Toby’s To Go Food Truck will be located on Cruz Plaza for special events.

Fall dining services

• The Drop, a virtual kitchen with contactless pick up, will relocate to and open in Tarver Library.
• Fresh Food Company and The Drop will continue to provide services in Penfield Hall and Tarver Library, respectively.
• Farmers Market will continue to provide services with expanded accommodations in the University Center.
• Tot’s Corner will continue to operate in Legacy Hall.
• Toby’s To Go Food Truck will operate Monday-Friday, weather permitting, at Cruz Plaza, with a rotating menu.

Offices currently located in Connell will temporarily relocate as follows:

• The Office of Student Affairs and Office of Student Conduct Resolution will be in the main office of the Mercer Innovation Center.
• The Office of Housing and Residence Life will relocate its housing operations and facilities staff to the Reg Murphy Center for Collaborative Journalism. Additional staff will be in House No. 1651 in Greek Village.
• The Office of Access and Accommodations will be in Room 357 of the Tarver Library.
• Trio programs, including Upward Bound, Student Support Services and the Educational Opportunity Center, will relocate to the first and second floors of Tarver Library.
• The Office of Campus Life will be in House No. 1673 in Greek Village.