A Construction Project Is Underway On The Campus Of East Tennessee State University. Work Is Being Done On The Steps Outside Burgin-Dossett Hall. Etsu Spokesman Eddie Harkleroad Said The Reconstruction Of The Steps Is For Safety Issues Rather Than Aesthetic Modifications. The Metal Deck Under The Top Of The Stairway Started Rusting And Caused A Safety Hazard. The Fall Semester Will Begin On August 27th, But The Construction Is Not Set To Be Completed Until September.