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- 371,000 gross-square feet
- Architect: Burt,Hill of Butler, Pennsylvania
- Reynolds Construction Management, Inc.
- Cost: $73 million
- 16 stories
- 24 classrooms
- Scientific teaching labs
- 12 student team meeting areas
- Seminar rooms
- Space for 1,600 students
- 125-seat auditorium
- Wireless internet access
- Video-conferencing capabilities
- Multi-media production facility
- Courtyard
Materials
- 10,000 cubic yards of concrete.
- 260,000 pounds of rebar.
- 6 million pounds of structural steel.
- 350,000 square feet of metal decking.
Winter, 2008. Harrisburg University will never be the same again. And, neither will you.
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HU will open even more doors to the best and brightest students of the future with its new Academic Center on the corner of Fourth and Market, downtown Harrisburg. Located in the hub of the city’s downtown district, this sleek new, ultramodern complex will connect directly to Strawberry Square, a distinctive retail complex, and serve as headquarters for the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement.
The $73-million Academic Center includes 16 stories and 371,000 square feet of state-of-the art classroom space, scientific teaching labs, meeting areas, seminar rooms, parking, and a 125-seat auditorium. Students will enjoy an open courtyard designed for studying and mingling between classes. Just as Harrisburg University’s academic programs represent the emerging fields of 21st century science and technology, our new Academic Center will likewise promote the most modern learning amenities like wireless Internet access, video-conferencing capabilities and a multi-media production facility.
Harrisburg University places students in the best academic and economic opportunities, while also maintaining student-centered learning experiences in the classroom. Our new Academic Center further advances this distinctive approach to higher education. Such an exciting combination of the latest, most engaging academic opportunities and real-world business experience produces students who lead the way into the growing 21st century global economy.
New Mailing Address
University faculty and staff will move into the Academic Center in December. Students begin taking classes in the building in January. The mailing address for the University changes to 326 Market Street effective December 15, 2008. Phone numbers, fax lines and emails will remain the same.
Building Dedication
Mark February 25th on your calendar and make plans to attend the Dedication Ceremony for the new Academic Center. Planning for the event is now underway. More details about the event will appear shortly on the University’s website. RSVP now by calling 717.901.5140 or email Events@HarrisburgU.net.