University of Washington, Bothell hosts UWB 3 groundbreaking celebration May 25

This Friday, the University of Washington, Bothell community is holding a public ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking for construction on the UW-Bothell Science and Academic Building to be known as UWB 3.

May 22, 2012 4:10 pm
An artist's rendering of the UW-Bothell Science and Academic Building to be known as UWB 3
An artist's rendering of the UW-Bothell Science and Academic Building to be known as UWB 3

This Friday, the University of Washington, Bothell community is holding a public ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking for construction on the UW-Bothell Science and Academic Building to be known as UWB 3.

The groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. next to the UWB 3 construction site located near the center of campus behind the library. UW President Michael Young will speak as will Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe and Associated Students of the University of Washington Bothell (ASUWB) President Freddie Hensen.

Several dignitaries are scheduled to attend, including Sen. Andy Hill and Bothell Mayor Mark Lamb. The UW Husky Marching Band will perform and Hollie the Husky will also be on hand.

Following the ceremony, there will be refreshments and campus tours. For directions and campus map, go to www.uwb.edu/visitors/directionsent.

Building facts and figures:

• 74,000 square foot building, which will accommodate 1,000 full-time students

• 430 classroom seats

• 11 science laboratories

• 250 lab seats

• 200-seat lecture hall

• $62,850,000 construction cost

Energy efficient features:

• Solar-heated hot water

• Recycled materials

• Natural and displacement ventilation

• Grey water reuse