A facelift is underway on the South Oval.

Four buildings are undergoing renovation. Features will include new technology equipment and energy-efficient windows, among others. Gould Hall, one of the four buildings under construction, will receive its first major renovation in half a century.

OU is pooling more than $66.5 million to cover renovation costs.

Renovations began in June 2007 and are scheduled to be completed by Spring 2011.

Collings Hall

Construction began: October 2008

Expected completion: late spring/summer 2010

Cost: $9.5 million

Renovations will include new duct work and air conditioning and heating systems, a two-story addition including science and math conference rooms, restrooms, general purpose classrooms, conference rooms, a student professional services center and a curriculum library. The building will also have a bell tower on its east side.

Nielsen Hall

Construction began: January 2008

Expected completion: summer 2009

Cost: $4 million

Renovations will include energy-efficient windows, the restoration of the brick and stone work.

Gaylord Hall Phase II

Construction began: June 2007

Expected completion: Spring 2009

Cost: Nearly $20 million

Renovations will include an auditorium, a studio, a computer lab, an advertising agency department, classrooms and offices

Gould Hall

Construction began: June 2008

Expected completion: Spring 2011

Cost: $33 million

Renovations will include design studios, classrooms, a presentation gallery, jury areas, a library, IT classrooms and support space, faculty center, conference rooms and faculty offices