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University of Ontario Opens General Motors of Canada Automotive Centre of Excellence
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology opened the General Motors of Canada Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Oshawa in June of 2011. The 175,453-sf facility features a five-story climatic wind tunnel to test products in extreme weather conditions, a solar array to mimic the impact of the sun's radiation, and a four-poster shaker to emulate road conditions. The ACE also includes a five-story integrated research and training facility. The project was supported by $67.3 million in provincial funding.
Lourdes Health System Opens Replacement Hospital
Lourdes Health System celebrated the opening of the $211 million Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, La., in June of 2011. The six-story, 396,000-sf replacement hospital provides emergency, surgery, imaging, trauma, pharmacy, and laboratory services. Opening with 164 beds, the facility is designed to expand to a total of eight stories and 332 beds. Ground was broken on the project in December of 2009.
Federal Experts Security Advisory Panel Releases Biosecurity Recommendations
The Federal Experts Security Advisory Panel (FESAP) has released its proposed recommendations regarding the biosecurity measures of the CDC/APHIS select agents program. The proposed changes will be published in fall of 2011. The recommendations include:
- Tier I select agents and toxins
- Agents and toxins to be removed from the select agents list
- Enhancing and strengthening the SRA process
- Enhancing and strengthening physical and cyber security
- Ongoing activities of the FESAP
University of Utah Breaks Ground on Arts and Education Complex
The University of Utah broke ground on the $24 million Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts and Education Complex in Salt Lake City in June of 2011. The 85,000-sf interdisciplinary facility will promote the integration of arts education into traditional subjects such as science, math, history, and language arts. The Sorenson Complex will also support innovative education in dance, music, visual art, and theater. The project team includes EDA Architects, HGA Architects, and Okland Construction.
Ashland University Breaks Ground on Nursing Education Facility
Ashland University broke ground on the $15.5 million Dwight Schar College of Nursing facility in June of 2011 in Ashland, Ohio. The 46,000-sf facility will provide clinical practice labs, simulation suites, classrooms, faculty offices, and study lounges. Completion is expected in fall of 2012.