{"id":415,"date":"2026-04-22T16:27:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T16:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/university-college\/?page_id=415"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:44:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T16:44:01","slug":"the-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/university-college\/homepage\/src-project-history\/the-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bannerheight650 hero-fww bpcc noblockspacebottom overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/university-college\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/672674966_1584776893654003_3011242893026066149_n-2-scaled.jpg)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 bpcc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/university-college\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/672674966_1584776893654003_3011242893026066149_n-2-scaled.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/university-college\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/672674966_1584776893654003_3011242893026066149_n-2-scaled.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards light-gray-solid noblockspacetop noblockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17768752492175242\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">HISTORY &amp; VISION<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Students were the driving force behind the call to renovate Albertson Hall. While the project initially focused on renovation, it transitioned to a full replacement due to significant structural issues and cost considerations. Approved in 2021, the new building was completed in 2026.<br><br>The Kirby Library &amp; Student Resource Center (SRC) is a modern learning commons that brings together multiple student support services in one place, making it easier for students to access the help they need. The result is a building designed to serve as the academic heart of campus.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/university-college\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/672677321_1584777486987277_42404138798887918_n-2-scaled.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid noblockspacetop noblockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard177687538728613\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">SUSTAINABLE DESIGN<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>The SRC is designed to be sustainable and energy efficient. Key features included:<br><br><strong>Energy Efficiency<\/strong><br>\u2022 30% electricity savings compared to current state energy code<br>\u2022 20% thermal energy savings<br>\u2022 Energy Use Intensity (EUI) of 46 kBtu\/sf-year<br><br><strong>Solar Energy<\/strong><br>\u2022 A 213 kW photovoltaic array<br>\u2022 Generates about 20% of the building\u2019s electricity<br><br><strong>Water Conservation<\/strong><br>\u2022 Low-flow fixtures throughout the building<br><br><strong>Roof and Site Design<\/strong><br>\u2022 A white reflective roof to reduce heat island effect<br>\u2022 Green roofs visible from study spaces<br>\u2022 Redevelopment of Specht Forum (The Sundial) with natural grass<br><br>These features support a healthier environment and reduce long-term energy use aligned with our campus values.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/university-college\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/672676301_1584778133653879_9131324859799259392_n-scaled.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-statistics-block blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"statistics-card-intro\" id=\"\"><h2 class=\"h2\">STATS &amp; FACTS<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"statscontainer statistics-grid circle\">\n<div class=\"single-stat\"><div class=\"main-stat\"><div class=\"stat-number\">151k sq ft<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat-text\">Gross total area<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-stat\"><div class=\"main-stat\"><div class=\"stat-number\">$96 Mil<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat-text\">Total budget<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-stat\"><div class=\"main-stat\"><div class=\"stat-number\">21k sq ft<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat-text\">bird frit-treated glass<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The main Library desk is made from ash wood that was salvaged from campus trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Mosaic tiles are placed throughout the building referencing the iconic campus mural,&nbsp;<em>E Pluribus Unum<\/em>. All tiles were created by students in the 1960s \u2013 a fitting connection to the student-centered space in the SRC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"callout-large blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/university-college\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/SRC-220-scaled.jpg);background-position:center center;height:600px\"><div class=\"callout-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255, 255, 255,.7), rgba(81,38,152,.7))\"><div class=\"purpletheme callout-content-container\"><div class=\"callout-title\">UNITS IN THE SRC<\/div><div class=\"callout-content\">The SRC is a unique resource in that it brings many student support services together.<\/div><div class=\"buttonarea\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">academic success suite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academic and Career Advising Center (ACAC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disability Resource Center (DRC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mary K. Croft Tutoring-Learning Center (TLC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office of International Education (OIE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">student services suite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial Aid and Veteran Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office of the Registrar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Financial Services (Bursar)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">other units<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Center for Inclusive Teaching &amp; Learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical Thinking Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information Technology Desk Annex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mary Reinhart University Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nelis R. Kampenga University Archives and Area Reseach Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office of Student Retention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SRC Timelapse Mashup\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vZiVtd9VV3E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Watch the demolition of Albertson Hall (1970 &#8211; 2023) and construction of the SRC.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards light-gray-solid noblockspacetop noblockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17770439558357078\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">LIBRARY SPACES<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Library resources are available throughout the building. Highlights include:<br><br>\u2022 Research help and circulation services<br>\u2022 Library collections<br>\u2022 Archives and special collections<br>\u2022 Labs for library instruction<br><br>The library stacks occupy floors 1\u20133 and the structural design of the building allows the layout of the collections to change easily in the future.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/university-college\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/670954983_1584777680320591_7384589022993550793_n-2-scaled.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard1777044569473599\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">SPACES &amp; FEATURES<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>The building is designed to support how students learn, study, and connect. Spaces and features include:<br><br>\u2022 Quiet study areas<br>\u2022 Group collaboration rooms<br>\u2022 Informal gathering areas<br>\u2022 Meeting rooms<br>\u2022&nbsp;Computing lounges<br>\u2022&nbsp;Tutoring spaces<br>\u2022 Advising offices<br>\u2022 Lactation room (3rd floor)<br>\u2022 Wellness rooms (2nd and 4th floors)<br>\u2022 All-gender restrooms on every floor<br>\u2022&nbsp;Adult changing table (1st floor restroom)<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-twoimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/university-college\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/671186803_1584777593653933_685817533067931066_n-scaled.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/university-college\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/04\/672681428_1584776890320670_7230400833510423541_n-scaled.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The main Library desk is made from ash wood that was salvaged from campus trees. 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