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Sitzmann Hall opened its doors Oct. 29 to the public for the first time since the $4.2 million summer-long renovation began last spring. Don Briel, director of Catholic Studies, said some Catholic Studies classes may be moving back into Sitzmann Hall as early as Nov. 6.

“Well the only delay right now is the technology with the smart room, the seminar room and the classroom,” he said. “And there has to be an adjustment in the location of the camera in the classroom. So actually classes will begin on Friday [Nov. 6] for a number of courses which are being moved from their current location. But the technology problem won’t be resolved until later next week.”

The renovation added about another 4,700 square feet to the hall.

“We worked with donors to develop funding to make a major expansion here, which doubled the space of this location,” Briel said.

The hall also houses 13 renovated offices for faculty and programs, an expanded chapel and a newly landscaped terrace.

Pauleen Le can be reached at ptle@stthomas.edu