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environmentally friendly, and low volatile organic compound paints, sealers, and adhesives
were used as much as possible.

All cleaning chemicals
used in the building as
nontoxic and White-painted roof reflects
environmentally friendly. sunlight, reducing cooling
costs.

Some components of the
building originally located
at the site have been
reused for the new Rainwater is collected
University Center. on the roof and
stored for “graywater”
use within the building.

An environmental kiosk highlights campus sustainability initiatives and monitors the
building’s resource consumption, which is estimated to be 40 percent less than comparable
buildings, according to energy auditors Arnold & O’Sheridan, Inc.

Features
The east area by the south entrance features an outdoor bonfire area with a natural
landscaped amphitheater for up to 75 people. The North Mall commons is another area
designed for outdoor events.
Meeting rooms are named after rivers in the Lower St. Croix and Upper Mississippi
watersheds, including the Chippewa, St. Croix, Rush, Red Cedar, Kinnickinnic, Mississippi,
Eau Galle, Apple, Willow, Trimbelle, and Wind.
Amenities in the new building include bi-level game room with Xbox 360, Nintendo
Wii, and PlayStation 3 console cabinets, a state-of-the-art multimedia theater with seating
capacity for 150, an entertainment complex with a second-level balcony, large-screen plasma
televisions, and state-of-the-art staging, sound, and lighting equipment for concerts,
productions, and special events.
The Cyber Café features 12 computer kiosks as well as coffee and snacks, and the
building offers wireless access. Food service includes several retail outlets and Riverside
Commons, a buffet-style dining area featuring various cooking stations.
A branch of the First National Bank of River Falls is also open in the University Center,
along with an information desk, copy center, student involvement/services office complex,
and convenience store, with Heritage Hall rounding out the new facility.