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College of William and Mary Opens Integrated Science Center
The College of William and Mary opened the 111,000-sf Integrated Science Center in Williamsburg, Va., in September of 2008. The facility was completed in two years and houses the department of chemistry as well as space for the departments of biology and psychology. The project, which includes teaching labs, a vivarium, and molecular biology labs, represents the first phase of a multidisciplinary science complex that will connect to the existing 45,000-sf Rogers Hall, which will also be renovated.
Worcester Polytechnic Opens Sustainable Residence Hall
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) opened its new sustainably-designed residence hall in Worcester, Mass., on August 25, 2008. Designed by Cannon Design of Boston and constructed by Gilbane Building Company, the apartment-style residence includes technology suites, fitness facilities, and wireless access. LEED Gold certification will be sought for the project, which features a green roof and ample natural lighting.
Commonwealth Medical College Breaks Ground in Scranton
The Commonwealth Medical College broke ground on the 185,000-sf Medical Sciences Building in Scranton, Pa., in August of 2008. Designed by HOK in partnership with Highland Associates, the facility will support medical education for over 500 students and will accommodate 175 full-time faculty members. The Medical Sciences Building is comprised of a west research wing and an east instructional wing linked by a courtyard.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Opens in Yakima
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) opened the 45,000-sf College of Osteopathic Medicine in Yakima, Wash., in August of 2008. The $19.7 million facility will provide health science education for primary care physicians as well as offering degrees in nursing, public heath, and psychology. The private, not-for-profit college is planning to open the College of Allied Health Sciences and the College of Biomedical Sciences as early as fall of 2009.
University of New Mexico Expands Manufacturing and Training Cleanroom
The University of New Mexico will receive $750,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support the fourth phase of development at its Manufacturing Training and Technology Center in Albuquerque. The existing 56,000-sf facility includes a 6,200-sf training cleanroom. The fourth phase will expand the center’s lab-based training programs supporting the industries of biotechnology, nanotechnology, and medical devices.