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This is a rendering of what the new Don Powell Theater is expected to look like.

Renovations to come to Performing Arts District at SDSU

April 7, 2020

PSFA Dean Peggy Shannon answered questions from faculty and staff on March 11 and March 12 pertaining to the decision for SDSU to go online-only.

PSFA holds open forum for faculty, staff to discuss updates as SDSU goes virtual

March 13, 2020

The departments displaced from the closure of PSFA last year have found a permanent home in Adams Humanities.

Former PSFA departments find permanent home in Adams Humanities

November 22, 2019

SDSU opened annex buildings, PSFX, to accommodate the faculty and staff displaced by the closure of PSFA.

University opens annex buildings to accommodate displaced PSFA faculty, staff

September 4, 2019

Some science labs and offices remain open in the Professional Studies and Fine Arts building at San Diego State University as renovations continue, July 25, 2019.

SDSU put students, faculty in harm’s way when construction project went awry, records show

August 26, 2019

The PSFA building on the west end of campus will shut down temporarily on March 13 after fumes from construction on the roof reportedly caused some faculty members to become sick.

PSFA to reopen next week, could see another two years of improvements

May 23, 2019

Year in review: Meningitis outbreak, Greek life suspensions, racism on campus

Year in review: Meningitis outbreak, Greek life suspensions, racism on campus

May 8, 2019

PSFA debacle prompts de la Torre to improve university communications

PSFA debacle prompts de la Torre to improve university communications

May 1, 2019

SDSU says communication about PSFA odor issues was a ‘failure,’ building to remain closed

April 9, 2019

Students pass the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts building at San Diego State University on March 28, 2019. The building was closed from odors because of roofing repairs.

Health concerns, complaints over noxious fumes prompt action by SDSU president

April 4, 2019

A student passes the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts building at San Diego State on March 28, 2019. The building was closed from odors because of roofing repairs.

Noxious odors sickened students, staff at SDSU; county air authorities investigating

April 2, 2019

The PSFA building was closed temporarily on March 13 after roof construction resulted in an odor throughout the building. Some faculty members said this odor resulted in health symptoms such as sore throats, itchy eyes, nausea and headaches. Fans were placed throughout the building in an effort to reduce the odor.

PSFA remains closed due to odor issues, but roof repairs completed

March 22, 2019