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capital request

The University maintains a list of capital investments projects approved by the Board of Regents requesting funding from the state legislature. These building and infrastructure projects align with the strategic goals of the University to recruit and retain the best and brightest students, to recruit and support innovative and world class faculty and staff, and to inspire innovation, exploration and discovery, all while being responsible stewards of resources.

Below are the five projects that the Board of Regents is requesting state funding for in the 2012 legislative session.

HEAPR.

Higher Education Asset Preservation and Renovation (HEAPR)

$90 million in state funding

Almost 100 building systems, utility infrastructure, energy efficiency, and health, safety, and accessibility projects throughout the University system.

 

Combined heat and power plant.

Combined Heat and Power Plant

$54 million in state funding

Renovate Old Main to be a multi-utility plant and provide a second source of steam to meet growing demand and increase reliability.

 

Itasca facilities improvements.

Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories

$4.1 million in state funding

A new campus center and laboratories at this valuable field station will allow unique education and research opportunities to continue to exist and grow.

 

Eddy Hall and Space Optimization.

Eddy Hall and Space Optimization

$14 million in state funding

Rehabilitate and reconfigure workspaces to maximize usage and minimize high operating costs of space, the University's second biggest expense.

 

American Indian Learning Resource Center.

American Indian Learning Resource Center

$7.4 million in state funding

Construct a cultural center to promote student achievement, celebrate Duluth's diversity, and support community outreach and engagement.