History of the University Center

1972-1974

Construction of 83,100 square feet1972-1974

• Jack Tyler & Associates, architects
• Cost $3,400,000
• Included:
  • Chattanooga Room
  • Food Service and dining room
  • Signal Mountain Room
  • Three meeting rooms
  • Game Room
  • The Echo Office (student newspaper)
  • Student Government Association offices
  • Student Affairs

This is an example of modern architecture during that time.  The detailed woodwork in the handrail of the main lobby stairs is an example of this modern design.

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1982-1984

• Addition of 53,800 square feet
• Joint venture, Socrates Sabater and William Martin, architects
• Cost $2,854,000
• Included:
  • Atrium with skylights
  • Athletic dining room
  • Tennessee Room
  • Additional meeting rooms
  • Raccoon Mountain Room
  • Renovation of Food Services/Grill Area

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1987-1989

• TWH Architects, W. Vance Travis
  Cost $1,350,000
  Included:
  • Relocation of Game Room to lower level
  • Atrium remodel
  • Patio
  • Student Activities Area
  • Remodel of Counseling and Placement centers

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1994

First meeting to brainstorm new addition

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1997-98

Students approve referendum to increase fees from $52 to $60 per semester to finance addition. Student survey conducted and town meetings held on specifics of University Center expansion

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2002-2004

• Renovation and expansion project completed, adding 77, 264 square feet
• TWH Architects, W. Vance Travis
• Cost $17,000,000
• Included:
  • Food Services
  • 600 seat Commons
  • 300 seat Auditorium
  • Chattanooga Room
  • UC Foundation Board room
  • Adult Services
  • Bookstore
  • Student computer lab
  • Two level Gallery entrance
  • The Echo
  • Coffee Shop/Convenience Store
  • Space for future Departments