In comparison to this photo taken several weeks ago on Friday Sept. 25, the Visual Arts Complex seems near to completion. However, the building is not due to open until Fall 2010. (CU Independent file/Lee Pruitt)
Construction is continuing on the new Visual Arts Complex and the Community Center at CU.
“It’s perfectly on schedule,” said CU spokesman Bronson Hilliard.
According to CU’s Web site, the $63.5 million Visual Arts Complex being built next to the UMC will be ready and open for the spring 2010 semester. The $84.4 million Community Center, however, is not expected to be ready until fall of 2010.
Anna Rasheed, a 21-year-old junior psychology major, said she is disappointed that the new Community Center will not be open before she graduates this May.
“I’m jealous I won’t be here anymore to use the new building,” Rasheed said. “But I’m excited that the next generation of students will have nicer buildings than we have now. “
Michael Leffel, a 21-year-old sophomore economics major, said he is especially excited for the new Community Center.
“I’m really excited for the new buildings,” Leffel said. “The UMC and Norlin get so packed; I think the new Community Center will help break up all that madness and create a better learning environment for all.”
On the other hand, Ali Epler, a 21-year-old business management major, said she knows very little about the new buildings.
Contact CU Independent Staff Writer Lindsay Gulisano at Lindsay.gulisano@colorado.edu.
