University Teaching and Outreach Center (UTOC) serves as the center for animal science on campus. The south entrance area features offices and classrooms. The rest of the structure features a riding arena, stables, and a tack room for the Equine Science program. The UTOC Arena regularly serves as a host area for regional riding and horse shows. Nearly 40 horses call UTOC home.
Building Services, Offices and Points of Interest
Building Services, Offices and Points of Interest
- Animal Science Lab
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Department
- Heated Indoor Riding Arena (90 x 120 ft.) - featuring seating for 205
- Classrooms
- ITV Classroom
- Equine Science Program
- Animal Science Program
- Faculty Offices
- Stables
- Tack Room
- Public Art by Susan Warner
Building History
Building History
The University Teaching and Outreach Center (UTOC), with classrooms, equine facilities, the UMC Arena, and other facilities for animal science, was dedicated in the fall of 1993. In 1998 UMC acquired funds from the Minnesota Legislature for an addition to UTOC. This northern addition added more stable space for UMC's growing number of horses as well as a training and breeding ring. The addition was completed in 2000.