Utica Magazine - Spring/Summer 2021

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AROUND CAMPUS

A Trio of Campus Additions Three major construction and renovation projects are under way at Utica College.

will be formally dedicated during Homecoming, Alumni and Family Weekend in September.

Science Center Expansion

Outdoor Athletic Field and Track and Field Complex

Construction is nearly complete on the $14 million, 25,000 square foot science center annex featuring state-of-the-art laboratory and classroom space as well as common space for students and faculty to interact outside of the classroom. The new facility will connect Gordon Science Center and Romano Hall. The addition 11

Crews broke ground in April 2021 on a multipurpose, synthetic turf athletic field and outdoor track. The new facility, located behind the Clark Athletic Center adjacent to Gaetano Stadium, will include lighting for evening events and bleacher seating. The facility will provide a critically needed

practice venue for field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and track and field, as well as a complementary competition venue to Gaetano Stadium. The synthetic turf will allow athletes to train and compete regardless of weather conditions. Intercultural and Student Organization Center The Francis A. Wilcox Intercultural and Student Organization Center, located in the transformed space that formerly housed the Newman

Center, will also open in Fall 2021. The facility will feature four common meeting rooms for student groups and organizations, two multipurpose rooms for events and activities, office space for two Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion staff members as well as the K. Della Ferguson Women’s Resource Center, a lounge with a gas fireplace, an outdoor socializing and activities space, all-gender restrooms, and a kitchen area. The project was fully funded through an estate gift.


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