Â鶹´«Ã½ Hosts Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for Science Building
Â鶹´«Ã½ Science Building Houses 45 Ultramodern Teaching and Research Laboratories, a Greenhouse, Observatory, and Much More
New Â鶹´«Ã½ City University (Â鶹´«Ã½) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its fully-renovated and expanded Science Building on the Main Campus at 2039 Kennedy Boulevard in Â鶹´«Ã½ City.
The Science Building houses the Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Physics departments. The building is equipped with 45 ultramodern teaching and research laboratories, a greenhouse, observatory, imaging center, cell culture lab, bio-informatics lab, and Geographic Information Science lab.
The Science Building expansion project included a 40,000 square-foot, five-story addition and a 70,000 square-foot renovation of the existing Science Building in the center of the Main Campus.
The project was funded by approximately $10 million in bond proceeds, as well as $34 million in grants from the State of New Â鶹´«Ã½ Capital Improvement Fund.
Dignitaries speaking at the event included:
- Rafael Perez, Esq., Chairperson, Â鶹´«Ã½ Board of Trustees
- Dr. Sue Henderson, President, Â鶹´«Ã½
- Sandra B. Cunningham, NJ State Senator, District 31
- Angela McKnight, NJ Assemblywoman District 31
- Steven Fulop, Mayor, City of Â鶹´«Ã½ City
- Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., President, City Council of Â鶹´«Ã½ City
- Sheryl Stitt, Acting Executive Director, New Â鶹´«Ã½ Educational Facilities Authority
- Dr. Aaron Aska, Chief Operating Officer, Â鶹´«Ã½.