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New University of RI Sports & Convocation Facilities
The University of Rhode Island has selected Global Spectrum to manage its new $54 million convocation center and $12 million ice rink. The facility management firm's multiyear contract includes overseeing the entire operation of the URI Convocation Center and ice rink, including staff management, booking, and basketball ticket sales. Designed by HOK Sports of Kansas City, Mo., the 8,000-seat convocation center and 2,500-seat ice rink are slated to begin construction in late 2000 and will open in fall of 2002.
New Reserves Training Center at Fort Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston is planning a new U.S. Army Reserves Center for the 90th Regional Support Command. The project includes a new 58,900-sf training center and a 36,200-sf storage facility. Estimated to cost between $10 million and $25 million, the development will accommodate approximately 1,600 reserve soldiers currently assigned to reserve units in San Antonio. Two existing buildings will be demolished to make way for the new center which will house administrative space, classrooms, assembly and kitchen facilities, a library, and an arms-room vault.
SW Texas State University Plans New Business School
Southwest Texas State University is proposing a $21.7 million, 108,000-sf building to house its growing College of Business Administration. Space is tight in the university's current 58,000-sf facility that is in need of technological updates and new computer equipment. The state legislature has been petitioned for funding approval with hearings beginning in late January, and a decision expected by May or June. Construction could begin in 2003, depending on availability of funds.
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.