Work also is expected to begin this year on a new center for animal vaccine research, a collaboration between UConn and Pfizer, and a new agricultural biotechnology building. Both buildings will be constructed on the hillside above UConn's current agricultural buildings. In addition, bids will be let in December for the School of Business Administration's new quarters. At the Avery Point campus, improvements to the infrastructure are progressing and work has begun on the new Marine Sciences Institute. And at the Health Center in Farmington, a new academic research building is close to completion, with ribbon-cutting ceremonies scheduled for the end of October.
Researchers expect to begin using the laboratories next semester.
The new Connecticut Ice Arena is moving forward, with completion expected in time for the Huskies' 1998-99 hockey season.