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Groundbreaking celebrates start of Science and Health Sciences Building construction
Construction on the 330,000-square-foot building is expected to continue through 2026, with the facility opening sometime in 2027.
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People react to Science and Health Sciences Building groundbreaking
Guests at the groundbreaking for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s new Science and Health Sciences building talked about the state-of-the-art facility that will open in 2027 and replace 61-year-old Phillips Hall.
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Tracy Drier named permanent vice chancellor for finance and administration
Drier replaces Grace Crickette, who retired from UW-Eau Claire after serving as vice chancellor since 2020.
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Regents authorize leasing space to Mayo Clinic Health System in new UWEC science building
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents granted authority to UW-Eau Claire to enter into a lease with Mayo Clinic Health System for instructional, office and meeting space in the new Science and Health Sciences Building.
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Wyatt Tinnen joins Sonnentag Center as general manager
Tinnen brings more than 24 years of experience to the team managed by CENTERS. The Sonnentag Center is scheduled to open in summer 2024.
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Science and Health Sciences Building construction to begin in summer
The State Building Commission chaired by Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday authorized construction of the building and the beginning of the bidding process for construction contractors.
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Regents authorize construction of Science and Health Sciences Building
The project now heads to the State Building Commission on Wednesday, Dec. 13, to authorize construction of the Science and Health Sciences Building and begin the bidding process for construction contractors.
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Calendar Year End on Our Campuses
The next two months will be busy, and before you know it, the holiday season will be upon us. Looking to the end of the year, Vice Chancellor Crickette wants to provide important updates about when the campuses will be closed over the holidays.
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Division of Finance & Administration Annual Report Now Available
Vice Chancellor Crickette is pleased to present the 2022-23 Annual Report for the Division of Finance & Administration.
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Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance recommends completion funding for UW-Eau Claire Science and Health Sciences Building
The legislative committee voted today on the 2023-25 capital budget and approved $231.3 million in completion funding for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Science and Health Sciences Building.
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County Materials Complex truss-signing ceremony in pictures
Philanthropists John and Carolyn Sonnentag were joined by community leaders on May 26 for a truss-signing ceremony at the County Materials Complex.
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Behind the Blugolds: Campus landscape architect Daria Hutchinson
In the new "Behind the Blugolds" story series, we will profile some of the important leaders "behind the scenes" whose work and dedication to UW-Eau Claire make this a special place to live, work and learn.
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Environmental studies students examine sustainability features of County Materials Complex
About 20 Blugolds in the fall and spring classes of the course ENV 395: Building Sustainability in the Academy are following construction of the project along Menomonie Street.
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Chancellor encourages completion funding for new Science and Health Sciences Building during JFC hearing
UW-Eau Claire is seeking $231.3 million in the 2023-25 biennial state budget for the second phase of funding to replace deteriorating Phillips Hall. The $340.3 million building will be built on the sites of the former Katharine Thomas and Putnam halls.
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Governor says Science and Health Sciences Building will develop future workforce
Evers and Department of Administration Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld were on campus Thursday to highlight the $231.3 million the governor included in his 2023-25 capital budget for the second phase of funding to replace Phillips Hall.
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UW-Eau Claire provides planning update for Science and Health Sciences Building
Members of UW-Eau Claire’s Science and Health Sciences Building Planning Committee outlined the $345.5 million project Tuesday with floor plans, elevations and renderings.