August 22, 2006
For Immediate Release
For additional information:
www.uvsc.edu/library
UVSC to Break Ground for New Library
Utah Valley State College will host a groundbreaking ceremony as
construction begins at the site of the College’s new library on the
northeast side of campus September 6 at 10:30 a.m. Because of the
support given for the project by the Utah State legislature, many
officials are expected to attend the event, including Utah County
resident and Lieutenant Governor Gary Herbert.
"This building is important on three levels, said UVSC President
William A. Sederburg. “First, it helps provide a state-of-the-art
learning facility consistent with other state universities, second,
it helps alleviate space needs on campus and third, it helps define
the school as putting academics and learning as our top priority."
In March, UVSC was granted $46.75 million from the state legislature
for the project, representing the largest amount of one-time funding
that UVSC has ever received from the state. UVSC anticipates
completion of the project by Spring 2009. The new library, or Digital
Learning Center (DLC), will combine traditional library services with
cutting-edge technology to meet the demands of today’s and future
students. Included in the plans are group study rooms, a commons area
with more than 140 computers where students can access the latest in
computer software packages, as well as expanded collections and an
extended hours area. The technology housed in the DLC will be
available for all UVSC students, whether attending classes at the
main campus in Orem, the Wasatch campus or any of UVSC’s satellite
campuses.
"This new library comes about because of the strong support of our
legislators, the Governor and the greater UVSC community," President
Sederburg said.
As a crucial step toward achieving university status, the DLC will
have a profound impact on UVSC’s ability to meet the academic needs
of a growing student body. Upon completion, the DLC will be available
to the community and will also be a great educational asset for
residents of Utah County. The groundbreaking ceremony is open to the
public with parking available in Lot M, just north of the Liberal
Arts Building (a parking attendant will direct visitors to designated
areas). To view a campus map, visit www.uvsc.edu/visitors/maps.
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