February 6, 2008 – Montana Tech, Butte, MT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Montana Tech has set its vision for 2025, which is the university’s 125th anniversary. The vision includes additions to the academic departments, offerings to students, and multiple new facilities. Also included in this vision are requirements for the expansion of the Montana Tech campus. As part of this vision for expansion, Montana Tech is required to acquire more land to house the planned facilities. ARCO stepped to the plate to help Montana Tech achieve this vision. ARCO Environmental Remediation LLC. gifted to Montana Tech nearly 57 acres to the west of the current campus.

“As outlined in our vision, this new land will give Montana Tech the opportunity to expand its research and academic facilities” Chancellor Gilmore stated.

The land includes four different sections. The first is to the North of Blue Bird Trail and to the west of campus. The second is south of Blue Bird Trail and south to the World Museum of Mining and west to just before the Orphan Boy Attet. The other two sections are south below the HPER and extend down to Steel Street.

Acquisition of this land doubled the current acreage of the campus and is the first step in Montana Tech achieving its vision. Without this extra space there would be no room for Montana Tech to increase its student population or to build new structures. With the vision of corporate sponsors and private donors Montana Tech will be able remain a top-tier university for math, science, healthcare, and engineering.

“On behalf of the Montana Tech faculty, staff and students I would like to thank ARCO Environmental Remediation LLC for the donation of this land,” said Gilmore. “Without the help of Sandy Stash of British Petroleum; Robin Bullock, Rob Jordan and Marci Sheehan of AERL; Sara Sparks of EPA; and Joe Griffin of Montana DEQ this gift would never have been completed.”

If you would like a complete copy of Montana Tech’s Vision 2025 please contact the Chancellor’s office at cnelson@mtech.edu or phone 496-4129. Or download the document from Montana Tech’s website at http://www.mtech.edu/foundation/news/publications.htm.