Large Animal Clinic 100 Remodel | College of Veterinary Medicine Facilities | College of Veterinary Medicine

Project Information

Project Name

LAC 100 Remodel

Start Date

May 2025

Completion Date

August 2025

Project Summary

Project improved the LAC 100 Auditorium

Fun Facts or Stats

Seating and Accessibility: LAC 100 accommodates 220 fixed chairs, along with 5 moveable chairs and provisions for 4 wheelchair spaces, ensuring accessibility for diverse audiences University of Illinois Answers.
Location Perks: Conveniently situated between the Small Animal Clinic and Large Animal Clinic, LAC 100 serves as a central hub for veterinary education activities University of Illinois Answers+1.
High-Tech AV Setup: The room features a flexible audiovisual system: instructors can choose to display side-by-side dual video feeds or a single, large centered image. It supports content from desktops, laptops, document cameras, or auxiliary inputs. AV is managed via a touchscreen LCD, and multiple microphones (including handheld/beltpack and panel mics) are available. The room also supports lecture recording University of Illinois Answers.
Academic Hotspot: LAC 100 is frequently used for 3rd-year student classes, college-wide presentations, and seminars—making it a versatile learning space University of Illinois Answers.
Research Day Venue: It often hosts key events such as the College Research Day, including award ceremonies, lightning talks, and poster sessions, underscoring its role in the academic and research culture Veterinary Medicine at Illinois.

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A large lecture hall filled with students using laptops, seated in tiered rows with beige walls and acoustic panels.

The Future of Large Animal Clinic 100

The future of LAC 100 is bright with modern upgrades that enhance both teaching and learning. This newly renovated auditorium features wider seating, updated lighting, advanced audio-visual technology, and improved accessibility. Designed to foster collaboration and engagement, it creates a dynamic environment for students and faculty alike. LAC 100 will continue to serve as a central hub for lectures, discussions, and events—equipped to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.

Disassembled seating in a large lecture hall, with debris scattered across the floor.

Demo Day

LAC 100 is undergoing a major transformation, starting with the removal of old seating and fixtures to make way for a modern, updated auditorium. The demolition phase clears the way for improved seating, better accessibility, upgraded technology, and a refreshed design that will enhance both teaching and learning. This important first step marks the beginning of an exciting future for LAC 100, creating a space designed to meet the needs of today’s students and faculty.

Improved Audio and Visual System

The renovated Large Animal Clinic Auditorium 100 will feature a state-of-the-art audio and visual system designed to enhance the learning environment for our student doctors. Six strategically placed ceiling-mounted speakers will provide clear, evenly distributed sound throughout the space, ensuring an improved auditory experience during lectures and presentations.

Full indoor shot of a large amphitheater or auditorium under construction.

Wider Steps

Our auditorium remodel is bringing wider, safer stairs for improved comfort and accessibility. The new design features expanded treads, integrated step lighting, and better edge definition to enhance safety in low lighting. Wider steps make it easier for students to pass, provide secure footing, and improve traffic flow during events. Crews are currently framing the tiers, installing lighting, and preparing for non-slip finishes. These upgrades will make a big difference for all attendees, from performances to community meetings. We appreciate your patience during construction and can’t wait to welcome you back to a safer, more comfortable auditorium experience soon.

Workers install new tiered seating in LAC 100 lecture hall, with tools and materials visible during renovation.

Improved Seating

Renovated seating in the Large Animal Clinic Auditorium 100, will feature wider, ergonomic chairs with integrated tablet arms, new carpet, and expanded stairways with safety handrails for improved accessibility and comfort

Tiered lecture hall with gray seats and concrete walls.

Project Complete

The renovation of Large Animal Clinic Auditorium 100 has been successfully completed, providing a refreshed and modern learning space for students. The project included the installation of new, spacious seating designed for comfort and accessibility, along with brand-new carpet to enhance the look and feel of the auditorium. State-of-the-art audio and video technology was also added, improving sound clarity and visual presentations for lectures and events. These upgrades were finished just in time for students to return, ensuring an improved academic environment that supports both teaching and learning in one of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s most utilized lecture halls.