If the seats at Jesse Auditorium feel a little more comfy this fall, it's because they're new. So are the paint and the carpet. John Murray, building coordinator for Jesse Hall, said the last major renovation was about 15 years ago, but it's been more than 30 years since the 1,732 seats were replaced. The project cost about $1 million, Campus Facilities spokeswoman Karlan Seville said.
Jesse Auditorium gets $1 million renovation
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 | 6:51 p.m. CDT
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