Kung emphasized that he thinks the center will improve research results.
William H. Gates, Class of 1977, and Steven Ballmer '77 donated the money for the building, which is being named for their mothers.
A similar center for the social sciences is in the works. Sidney
R. Knafel '52 gave about $25 million for the Knafel Center for Government and International Studies--slated for construction in the area adjacent to Annenberg Hall.
A year ago, amid protests from the local community, the University was forced to revamp its plans. Construction has yet to begin.
University Hall is now in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and its heating and electrical systems have been overhauled--in all, about a $10 million undertaking.
And first-year life was given a new face.
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