June 2, 2005
New building planned for Educational Outreach, visitors center
The UW has announced that it will build a new home for its Educational Outreach department, which administers summer quarter, certificates, degrees and online learning programs and was displaced by a fire in December, 2002. In addition to Educational Outreach, the new building will house the University’s Visitors Information Center. The 64,000-square-foot project will occupy the corner of Campus Parkway and University Way N.E., the current site of the Visitors Information Center, and will begin construction late in 2005, under the direction of Ledcor/Perkins & Will.
The new, permanent home for UW Educational Outreach will also serve as a focal point of activity for welcoming people to the UW campus, with campus tours embarking from the building’s ground floor.
“UW Educational Outreach strives to bring the University to the community, so it was important that our new home reflect our needs but also provide an inviting atmosphere for guests of the University,” said UW Educational Outreach Vice Provost Dave Szatmary.
Planned as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certified building, the department’s new home will feature cutting-edge designs such as the use of recycled materials, natural lighting and ventilation that enable it to be more cost efficient and environmentally sustainable.
“The University of Washington is committed to being a good steward of the environment. We recognize that sustainable building is fundamental to ensuring a legacy for future generations and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for our students and staff,” said Szatmary.
Last year, more than 49,000 students participated in UW Educational Outreach supported programs including summer quarter, certificates, degrees and online learning. For more information about UW Educational Outreach, please visit www.outreach.washington.edu or call 800-543-2320.
