Big Growth at CSU-Pueblo

CSU-Pueblo is going through a growth spurt that's both a consequence of and cause for cash-funded capitol construction.

Over the past few years, CSU-Pueblo had added a student recreation center, completely funded with student fees, and a stadium to bring the football team back on campus using money from private donors.

It's making the school more attractive and enrollment is up nearly 12% this year. The surge in students is overwhelming the dorms and the university is housing some freshmen in a nearby hotel. It's a temporary situation because the campus is adding student housing.

In the Fall of 09, Phase 1 of it's student housing expansion will open with 250 beds. Next Monday CSU will ask the JBC to OK Phases 2 & 3 of the housing project. They're both 202 projects, so JBC approval shouldn't be much more than a formality.

Thunderbowl Stadium
The Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl Stadium just hosted it's first college football game. The project cost $13.6 million.