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Leaders from the state's two public university systems made a pitch to state lawmakers today for money to fix buildings and build new lab and science facilities.

many of the U's spaces are cramped, out of date, and often not up to code.

Vice President Pam Wheelock says having up-to-date buildings is critical for instruction.

"You know, it's hard to prepare our students to meet 21st-Century industry needs when we're using early-1900s facilities," she said.

 $119 million for the university -- or about half its total request.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU)

 system has asked for a little more than the U -- about $235 million.

Associate Vice Chancellor Brian Yolitz says 

"You know, if you've got a bucket sitting in your classroom, and it's dripping, that sometimes deters from the learning environment," he said.

MnSCU also wants to build a science education center at 

Alex Friedrich

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Leaders from the state’s two public university systems made a pitch to state lawmakers today for money to fix buildings and build new lab and science facilities. The University of Minnesota is asking for $233 million. Campus officials say many of the U’s spaces are cramped, out of date, and often not up to code. 

Leaders from the state’s two public university systems made a pitch to state lawmakers today for money to fix buildings and build new lab and science facilities. The University of Minnesota is asking for $233 million. Campus officials say many of the U’s spaces are cramped, out of date, and often not up to code. Read more →


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