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University of Texas to Expand Business and Engineering Schools
The University of Texas engineering and business schools will be expanded and updated, thanks to a $7.3 million donation from Ford Motor Company. The College of Engineering will be partially renovated to create an academic and student center as well as adding two technology learning labs for students and faculty. Ten mechanical engineering labs will be upgraded to accommodate a new curriculum that teaches theory and practical applications simultaneouly. Funds will be divided between the College of Engineering and the McCombs School of Business.
Wartburg College Renovates Science Hall
Wartburg College is expanding and renovating Becker Hall of Science which currently houses the department of biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics. The 50,000-sf structure will be renovated to provide office, storage, and classroom facilities. The building currently houses instructional labs, a greenhouse, an animal room, a 100-seat auditorium, computer rooms, and classrooms. The 55,000-sf addition will contain an auditorium, labs, and state-of-the-art technology for flexible classrooms/seminar rooms.
UC Acquires Site for New Campus
The University of California is purchasing a site near Merced for a new $400 million campus. Construction is slated to begin in early 2002 on the first three buildings: a science and engineering facility, a library and technology center, and classroom space for arts, humanities, and social sciences. UC received a grant for $11.4 million to finance purchase of the site, and has budgeted $160 million to begin construction. The new campus will accommodate 31,000 people within the next 2 decades.
Olin College of Engineering Awards Electrical Contract
Olin College of Engineering has contracted Wayne J. Griffin Electric Inc. to provide electrical systems for phase I of the college's new facilities in Needham. The four campus buildings will feature a state-of-the-art lighting system, energy management technology, a control power distribution plant, and campus fire alarm systems.
Wolf Trap Breaks Ground on Center for Education
Vienna performing arts company Wolf Trap is planning to break ground on its new Center for Education in March. The $9 million, 53,371-sf facility will provide space for Wolf Trap Opera Company rehearsals, a special program hall, a 100-seat distance learning lecture hall, and a conference and multimedia learning center. The building will also house new offices and administrative space.