Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

Page 14 text:

keliey center OrPU movedon s e ) closer to oecorn my on o 'tl toA- 26 cm teen uy sc oo s The (College of Engineering opened its newest edition, the Kelly 1 Engineering Building, in Sept. 2005. It was a building with high expectations due to the fact that OSl was striving to lx- one of the top 25 engineering departments in the nation. Another goal was to win the Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design award. In 2005 no school on the west coast had yet received this award. To become a “green” building, construction and design were monitored with great care. I Each aspect was analy zed anil reviewed before it was put into the plan to lx- built. Everything from the materials of the building to the use of alternative transportation such as buses to get there were taken into account to help the building be energy efficient and lxttcr for the surrounding environment. Martin Kelly, a 1950 graduate alumnus for whom the building was named, made the ultimate personal contribution by giving the gift of $20 million to the College of Engineering to help fulfill the dream. That was then matched by $20 million from the state of Oregon and another S5 million in smaller private contributions came in to complete the $45 million project. “During construction, the college set out to make the first appearance a ‘wow’ factor, said Chris Bell, the Associate Dean. “A better environment to work and interact with peers.” The building achieved its “wow” factor with four stories and 153,000 square feet of space. Each floor as a result contained atriums, alcoves and lounges, as well as faculty and student offices. There was also the Ilea fe, another place where people could meet and share ideas. Terri Eiez, Director of Electrical I Engineering Computer Science, believed that collaboration was key to the success of all the programs that were currently under way. Those programs, such as harnessing the ocean’s energy, the creation of transparent electronics and many others, would build a bet-ter future for Oregon and the world. The buildings official grand opening was held on Oct. 29 with a large turnout from the community. People of all ages including students, alumni. Benny, and engineers came to celebrate a momentous occasion in OSl' engineering history. Story by Izabella Chamot vents . 7rtu 'ons

Page 13 text:

Right: Banners displaying past Beaver athletes welcome fans to the eastern section of Reser. Beaver believers have been attend -ing football games since Photo by Haley Rasmussen Above middle: With an additional 8.000 tickets available. 43.000 Beaver fans can now fill the stadium. Photo by John Castle Above right: This graceful football sculpture by artist Dennis Oppenheim greets fans to Parker Pla2a. located in front of Reser Stadium. Photo by Haley Rasmussen Above: The new addition to Reser includes the first two escalators in all of Benton County. Photo by John Castle

Page 15 text:

r— I Right: Martin Kelley, a 1950 chemical engineering graduate and the man who donated S20 million for the building of the Kelley Center, speaks at the building’s grand opening about a vision being realized. Photo by Dylan Boyle Above: The Kelley Engineering Building opens to students and researchers for the continuation of their collaboration and diverse programs. The building is in the running for being the most environmentally friendly building on the west coast. Photo by Josh Maguire Above middle: People of all ages fill the main atrium of the Kelley Center. Students, alumni and Benny Beaver are celebrating a momentous occasion in OSU engineering history. Above right: The Meistersingers. an OSU men's choral group, sings favorite OSU songs to fill the audience with school spirit. Photos by Dylan Boyle Kelle Center