 Roy P. Drachman Hall
In tribute to Roy P. Drachman's countless, lifelong contributions to the advancement of The University of Arizona and advocacy for public health, the University named the new home of the UA Zuckerman College of Public Health after the native Tucsonan.
The building was dedicated in 2006.
Roy P. Drachman Hall serves as a gateway to the Arizona Health Sciences, providing shared classroom space among the Colleges of Pharmacy, Public Health and Nursing, additional office space for Pharmacy and a much-needed permanent home for the UA Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, which was previously spread among 22 sites throughout Tucson.
Type of space: Academic and office facility
Location: Mabel and Warren Avenue, across from the current College of Pharmacy and Nursing buildings.
Cost: $30,000,000
Funding: Bonds and Donor Funded
Architect: SmithGroup, Inc.
Construction Manager: Gilbane, Inc.
UA Project Manager: Bill Vos, Facilities Design and Construction, Senior Architect
UA Construction Manager: Gary Bagnoche, Facilities Design and Construction, Project Manager
Material: The materials compliment the current buildings, including the University red brick, zinc metal and glass.
This new multidisciplinary facility stands as a testament to Roy Drachman's vision for collaboration, efficiency, innovation and improving the health of our state's diverse population.
For more information on Roy P. Drachman Hall, please contact Gail Hughley at (520) 626-2948.
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