On March 22, 1996, the University dedicated a new addition. The York Science Center is a three story, 28,000 square foot steel structure with brick veneer designed with six biology and four chemistry laboratories. The facility also provides necessary office space, a lecture hall, Brindley Auditorium (seating capacity of 175), three classrooms and a functional transition area from the new facility to Wells Nursing and Science Hall. The two buildings are conjoined to provide nearly 56,000 square feet classroom and office space.