WHAT IS THE P.R.E.E.N. PROJECT?
P.R.E.E.N. stands for Preparing to Remodel and Enhance to Execute our Needs
preen
/preen /
of a bird: to groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers
Background:
One thing the peregrine falcon does a lot of is preening. Many hours each day is spent on the care of feathers, beak, cere and feet. Sometimes it seems like pure vanity, but it is in fact a necessity. Without well preened feathers the peregrine could become soaking wet when it rains, become ill and die. Or feathers that are not well groomed will cause drag when flying (FROONA, 2008).
FROONA. 2008. Preening and grooming. Retrieved from http://falcoperegrinus-froona.blogspot.com/2008/07/preening-and-grooming_11.html
The idea is that through continuous care of our campus environment, we enable our Falcons to soar.
WHAT DOES THE P.R.E.E.N. PROJECT COVER?
1.
Completely renovated MLK center which will include a theatre due to be finished in December
2.
Campus wide improvements and upgrades of HVAC and lighting
3.
A newly completed tailgating area behind the football stadium to be available by homecoming
4.
A beautifully manicured quad and other areas around campus
5.
Updates to Delany (One-Stop shop for students)
6.
Improvements to Atkinson (new athletic department location)
7.
Completion of the Tuttle Community Center (for the SAU Department of Public Health) on Tarboro Rd.
8.
Managed WiFi in the library and residence halls
9.
Creating an outdoor classroom for educational teaching by adding seating and outdoor sitting areas
10.
Establishment of a retaining wall to eliminate erosion and mudding of parking lot
11.
Leveling and grading the incline of the hills to eliminate potholes and water run-off
12.
Creating a safe path and walkway to and from the temporary dining services
IT'S EASY TO GIVE!
Join us in our efforts to P.R.E.E.N.!
Text GIVE and the DONATION AMOUNT to
919.373.6799
Checks (made to Saint Augustine’s University) and cash donations are also accepted.