Engineering Centers groundbreaking set

The College of Engineering will break ground Tuesday, June 20, at 3:30 p.m. on the new Engineering Centers Building.

The formal groundbreaking will be at the corner of Breese Terrace and old University Avenue.

Related Web site: Monitor the project’s progress. Visit “CentersCam” for live, remote-controlled video of the construction site.

Upon completion in 2002, the Engineering Centers Building will provide 135,000 square feet of new space for innovative research, teaching and learning. The first two floors and the mezzanine will be devoted to student activities, including extracurricular organizations and team projects. The remaining space will be devoted to research and teaching in an environment that encourages interdisciplinary activity.

The building is made possible by gifts from the college’s alumni and friends and the Vilas Trust, along with funds from the state of Wisconsin.