SMATE under construction

The SMATE building took two years and $15 million to complete. The building welcomed its first WWU students in the Fall of 1996, with the grand opening of the Learning Resource Center following in February of 1997. 

Construction of SMATE with scaffolding over first floor
Construction photo of the back of SMATE early
The interior of the Learning Resources Commons under construction
Construction of SMATE with cranes at the front of the building
Construction photo of the back of SMATE middle
The LRC in 1996 when first opened
Front of SMATE under construction with a cement truck in front of the building
Construction photo of the back of SMATE with first floor
The front of the SMATE building in 1996

Grand Opening Announcement

image of the Grand Opening flyer