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RIBBON CUTTING September 17, 2015
The dream of the Science Building will be made real on September 17, 2015, and attendees will celebrate with a dedication, ribbon cutting and tour of the latest addition to the Clayton State University campus. Guests received a commemorative coaster pictured at left.
Carthy employees for the topping out ceremony, with remarks by Clayton State then-Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Kevin Demmitt, McCarthy Southeast Division President Kevin Kuntz, and Clayton State President Dr. Thomas Hynes.
“This will impact our students for years to come,” noted Demmitt. “And our science and healthcare manage- ment graduates will meet the needs of the community for years to come.”
Demmitt also pointed out that the lab- oratory space in the science building will provide many more research op- portunities for Clayton State students, “a critical need for students in science. Their dreams are one day closer to being made real.”
In his remarks, Hynes thanked the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the General As- sembly, and Governor Nathan Deal, “all of whom created the conditions by which this day [was] possible.”
Excitement continued to build follow- ing topping out as the science building exterior began to take shape and fin- ishing touches like landscaping were added in summer 2015 to prepare for fall semester classes.
On September 17, 2015, Clayton State will officially celebrate this dream made real with a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony, and the new build- ing will, in turn, help make dreams real for Clayton State students and the economy.
A special thank you to the state officials who have helped to make this dream real.
Governor Nathan Deal
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle Speaker David Ralston
Sen. Ronnie Chance (retired) Sen. Gail Davenport
Rep. Demetrius Douglas Rep. Terry England Rep. Virgil Fludd
Rep. Mike Glanton
Sen. Marty Harbin
Sen. Jack Hill
Sen. Rick Jeffares
Sen. Emanuel Jones
Rep. Darryl Jordan
Rep. David Knight
Rep. Ronnie Mabra
Rep. Matt Ramsey
Rep. Dale Rutledge
Rep. Sandra Scott
Sen. Valencia Seay
Sen. Cecil Staton (retired) Rep. Pam Stephenson Rep. Valencia Stovall Rep. Brian Strickland Rep. Keisha Waites
Rep. Andy Welch Rep. John Yates
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