In the past few years, the complex has undergone an extensive facelift that may knock down and bulldoze old nicknames like "grody brody" or the "brojects."
It is the first major renovation since the complex was established in 1952; costing 49 million dollars, according the the State News.
It all started with the renovation of the old Brody Cafeteria that was famous for being the largest non-military base cafeteria in the United States.
Construction began in January 2009 and an first floor replacement cafeteria was used during construction that offered carry-out options to alleviate traffic in the downsized cafeteria.
As the 2009/2010 academic year unfolded, construction on the second floor and in the Dining hall yard grew more extensive.
The new Cafeteria, called Brody Square, opened to students in the fall semester of 2010 and surpassed many peoples expectation with numerous dining stations including a sushi/salad line, Boiling Point (a pasta bar), Homestyle, and Cayenne's (a station offering mexican options), and more.
Furthermore, the modern layout and architecture was quite contrasting to other dining halls around campus.
Next on the list of renovations will be remaking the residential halls that surround Brody Square into updated and more flashy halls.
According to Jeff Bonk, assistant director in design and construction management for residential halls, they are looking to have greater return of students living in Brody complex, so they are looking to spruce them up and make them livable by today's standards.
First residential hall to make the cut and lead the way for renovating is Emmon's hall.
They can make Brody a little fancier, but it is still located at the far western edge of the campus, and you will still have to go outside to get to the cafeteria. Glad I got to live in Mayo for three years in the late 1970's.
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