Posted 2:38 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016
A peek inside the new UWL student center during construction.
The main floor will mimic the convergence of the three rivers in La Crosse with three main entrances converging upon an information desk and central gathering place.[/caption]
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The stage of the main hall.[/caption]
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An overview of the main hall.[/caption]
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Contractors finish up HVAC and electrical in the movie theater.[/caption]
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A view from the second floor overlooking the stadium.[/caption]
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A worker prepares the floor with a waterproof coating before tile installation.[/caption]
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A worker installs drywall using a lift in front of one of the many large windows.[/caption]
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Workers place insulation on the roof of the student center. The building will incorporate a sustainable design strategy with the goal of achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification.[/caption]
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Contractors install steel siding on the south side of the student center.[/caption]
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A contractor inspects a weld on a steel beam on the east side of the student center.[/caption]
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Workers disassemble one of the two cranes at the student center construction site. The projected completion time is Fall semester 2016.[/caption]
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A panorama of campus and the construction site.[/caption]