WSU supports governor’s capital budget proposal in committee

In the second day of legislative activity, the House Capital Budget committee heard Governor Inslee’s proposed capital budget, which would provide $8 million to WSU to install compact shelving in Holland Library on the Pullman campus.

The renovation would allow WSU to install high-density compact shelving and consolidate space in Holland and centralize library collections from both Holland and Owen libraries. “We envision being able to repurpose space in Holland at a later date to add valuable student study and collaboration spaces that are in high demand on any college campus” said Chris Mulick, WSU Director of State Relations, in testimony to the committee.

This consolidation will also allow WSU to utilize the found space in Owen for academic instruction as part of a future renovation. You can watch Mulick’s testimony below: