Well before members of the Class of 2020 graduate, they — and other students — will enjoy major new facilities on campus. Preview the new and coming attractions here:
1. International Center
The International Center, on Ƶ Avenue south of Russell Boulevard, just opened its doors to serve not only international students and scholars, but also those going abroad. Its 61,700 square feet includes classrooms, computer labs, administrative space and shared resources for UC Davis Extension’s Center for International Education and these Global Affairs units: Office of the Vice Provost, Services for International Students and Scholars, and Study Abroad. Gathering spaces include a multi-purpose room, a large commons area and an outdoor courtyard.
Cost and funding: $29.8 million, campus funds and UC Davis Extension
2. Ann E. Pitzer Center
The is sure to strike the right note with much-needed classroom space, rehearsal studios, a recording control room and a production office. The recital hall, with 399 seats, will host dozens of concerts a year and serve as a lecture hall. The 17,500-square-foot center on Hutchison Drive will celebrate its opening Sept. 23-25. It is named for Ann E Pitzer ’58, who donated $5 million toward the project.
Cost and funding: $16.8 million, gifts and campus funds
3. Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art, fall quarter 2016
Opening Nov. 13, the will be dedicated to art education for students of all ages. The museum’s design supports this ethos, placing education out front, locating classrooms and work space within view of visitors. A 50,000-square-foot “Grand Canopy” floats atop a series of interconnected interior and exterior spaces totaling 30,000 square feet. That design, with open visual access, will enable outdoor projection of art. The museum, near the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, is named for Jan Shrem and his wife, Maria Manetti Shrem.
Cost and funding: $30 million, gifts and campus funds
4. Veterinary Medicine Student Services and Administration Center, fall 2016
This 35,000-square-foot complex will complete the move of veterinary medical programs from the core campus to the Health Sciences District, enhance the services provided to students and offer a focal point for the activities housed. On Garrod Drive south of Vet Med 3B, the new facility will include a 24,000-square-foot building housing several administrative and student service units. Replacing the Scrubs dining facility will be an 11,000-square-foot café with a walk up window — for those with a dog in tow.
Cost and funding: $27.9 million; campus funds, gifts, Student Housing (for the dining facility)
5. Memorial Union Renewal, winter 2017
The student union is getting a major makeover. The completely remodeled Campus Store, already open, will celebrate with a special event Oct. 4-7. The of the first two floors and basement also includes more lounge and study space, updated retail space for the Associated Students of UC Davis, and a games area with new billiards tables and console-based gaming. Built in 1955 and dedicated to Aggies who lost their lives in military service, the Memorial Union also will welcome the UC Davis Office of Veterans Affairs to its new home.
Cost and funding: $23.4 million, Memorial Union Student Fee
6. Tercero Student Housing 4, fall 2017
UC Davis guarantees housing to incoming first-year students, and to help it continue that commitment, the campus is building more. The project will add three new residence halls with 506 beds for incoming freshmen. The project will also bring new amenities to serve the entire Tercero community: a large community pavilion, a music room, a recreation