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Work Continues on Dr. William L. Ridgway University Center

Machines roared to life on Monday, June 4, at the University of Evansville as construction of its newest building – the Dr. William L. Ridgway University Center - began during a Construction Launch event. Ridgway was on hand at the launch, as well as many other interested individuals and benefactors.

The new $23.6 million building initiative is expected to be completed by December 2008. The Ridgway University Center will create a much-needed facility which will serve as a gathering place for students, UE faculty, staff and administrators and visitors to the campus.

The 90,000 square ft. building is located in the center of the campus, just off Walnut Street. After its completion, the Ridgway University Center will be the largest building on the campus.

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(Pictured above: Participants in the ground breaking in July 2006 were  Schroeder Family Dean of the School of Business Administration Robert Clark, Richard Schroeder, Patrice Schroeder, John C. Schroeder, Diane Schroeder, Ginny Schroeder, John H. Schroeder and UE President Stephen Jennings.)

Phase I of New Schroeder Family School of Business Administration Building Dedicated

The new Schroeder Family School of Business Administration was dedicated in September 2007. The main floor of the new addition includes the 126-seat Smythe Lecture Hall, two 48-student classrooms and a spacious atrium. The top floor of the building features the Vectren Executive Board Room, and three more classrooms. The lower level will have three, 48-student classrooms, and other small meeting spaces.