UConn trustees Wednesday authorized spending $85 million to renovate its Edward V. Gant building in Storrs, which is heavily used for enrollment and research in the STEM fields.
The first phase of improvements to the 285,000-square-foot complex includes work on classrooms, lecture halls, teaching and research laboratories, faculty offices, and support space.
The building’s façade and roof will be reconstructed to better prevent leaks and save energy, while the outdoor plaza area will be improved to be more inviting and accessible to the campus community.
The University Information Technology Services (UITS) data center will also remain and continue to be fully operational throughout the project renovation, UConn said.
The STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming is provided for such courses as physics, evolutionary biology and physiology.
The U-shaped complex, which fronts North Eagleville and Auditorium Roads, was built in two phases, first in 1970 and then in 1974. Some renovations took place in 2002.
