Kansas State University took another step toward $220 million in improvements to its agriculture infrastructure when it broke ground December 15 on a new animal science event center. According to K-State Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Willems, the new facility will be named the Bilbrey Family Event Center, while the indoor arena will become the Tee Jay Quarter Horses Walker Family Arena. It will be located adjacent to the Stanley Stout Center.
The project is scheduled for completion by August 2025. Once finished, it is expected the facility will host up to 30 events per year, including livestock shows and performance competitions, as well as large events for youth organizations, prospective students, companies and the public.
“Our exceptional animal science programs are producing sound solutions and elite talent to address our world’s pressing food challenges, but all the knowledge in the world won’t make much of a difference if we don’t have a way to showcase and share this,” Willems said.
Source: kla.org
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