Freudenthal helps break ground at Univ. of Wyo.

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Story Published: Sep 3, 2010 at 4:00 AM MST

Story Updated: Sep 3, 2010 at 4:00 AM MST

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Ground has been broken for the University of Wyoming's new Visual Arts Center.

Gov. Dave Freudenthal and U.S. Sen. John Barrasso joined university officials for a ceremony officially kicking off the project on Wednesday.

The $33 million building will replace overcrowded and out-of-date facilities for visual arts and will include studios for ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design and sculpture.

The building is designed to decrease energy consumption with features such as evaporative cooling units and windows that open and close. At least 50 percent of the materials will be recycled construction waste.

It's expected to open next October. The building is being funded with bonds paid for with federal mineral royalties.

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Includes information from: Laramie Daily Boomerang - Laramie, http://www.laramieboomerang.com

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