OSU-Oklahoma City dedicates new Agriculture Resource Center

Monday, March 10, 2008

(March 10, 2008   OKLAHOMA CITY) - Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City will host the grand opening of its new Agriculture Resource Center on Tuesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. The ceremony begins in the nearby Horticulture Pavilion, on the campus at 400 N. Portland Ave. This free event will allow the public to tour the facility and learn more about OSU-OKC’s veterinary technology and horticulture degree programs.
 
“This much anticipated occasion will celebrate the dedication and vision of those who have donated, planned and constructed the ARC,” said OSU-OKC President Jerry Carroll.
 
The Agriculture Resource Center’s conservatory is a living laboratory that will soon display a variety of plants carefully cultivated by horticulture students and faculty. At night the conservatory is brightly lit making a glowing addition to the Oklahoma City’s skyline.
 
Each room is designed to maximize student learning experiences. Most of the first floor consists of animal x-ray labs, surgical and exam rooms, kennels and a large animal clinic with a non-slip floor. The second floor houses floral design labs, a floral refrigerator and lecture rooms. From the second floor, a balcony overlooks the large animal clinic allowing students to observe without exciting the animals.
 
This new building will add 33,000 square feet to the existing John E. Kirkpatrick Horticulture Center, allowing the entire Agriculture Division to be under one roof. OSU-OKC anticipates increased enrollment in agriculture programs as a response to these new resources.
 
For more information on the agriculture programs offered at OSU-OKC, visit www.osuokc.edu/agriculture/ .