Project
New Cafeteria
About the Project
The proposed new cafeteria facility will be located on the Lake Ponchartrain (northern) side of the SUNO campus on a vacant lot adjacent to student housing and the FBI Building. Students at the Southern University at New Orleans campus will soon have a modern, new dining option. The new building will be a contemporary one-story facility with seating for more than 150 and private dining seating for 60.
Degree Programs
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The new cafeteria will significantly enhance the student experience at SUNO, offering a welcoming space for meals, socializing, and study breaks. The facility is designed to accommodate a large number of students comfortably. The new cafeteria is a significant step forward in improving campus amenities, enhancing student satisfaction, and fostering a vibrant campus community at SUNO.
This contemporary building will be a vibrant hub for student life at SUNO. In addition to the main dining area, the cafeteria will feature:
- A variety of food vendors offering diverse dining options
- A salad bar with fresh, healthy choices
- Convenient location
- A modern design with ample seating and a comfortable atmosphere for students to dine, study, and socialize
| Building Area | 24,650 sf |
| Number of Stories | 1 |
| Building Height | 25’ |
Cost Estimate
| IMPROVEMENT | COST | SECURED | NEEDED | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Estimate | $10,800,000 | $10,800,000 | ||
| FF&E | $185,000 | $185,000 | ||
| Site/Landscaping | $70,000 | $70,000 | ||
| Soft Costs | 660,000 | $660,000 | ||
| TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS | $11,715,000 | $11,715,000 | ||
| Endowment Programming | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | ||
| TOTAL PROJECT COST | $13,715,000 | $13,715,000 |
“Community is a common thread at Southern University at New Orleans. Your donation to the Southern University System will help support the SUNO Cafeteria Capital Project. The construction of a new, state of the art dining hub on the SUNO campus will provide a variety of healthy and popular food options and communal gathering spaces for students. The new SUNO cafeteria will help enhance student life experiences on campus.”
JAMES H. AMMONS JR.
Southern University at New Orleans
“Giving back to the Southern University System will create a lasting legacy for future students. Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) has impacted my life immensely. As a student, I have been afforded many opportunities that wouldn’t have been possible with out philanthropy.”
KRISHON WILLIAMS
- Classification: Freshman
- Major: Business Administration
- Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
- 1880 Scholarship Recipient
- Miss College of Business