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Science Building Dedication

A musical piece commissioned for the grand opening ceremonies Sept. 15 of the new Science Building at Eastern Kentucky University was aptly titled “Emergence Fanfare for Brass Quintet.”

When Phase 2 of the facility was joined to Phase 1 this year, it gave EKU the largest such facility on any college campus in the Commonwealth and signaled the emergence of the University as a leader in preparing students for much-needed careers in the STEM fields.

The ceremonies also included remarks by State Sen. Jared Carpenter, State Rep. Jonathan Shell and Richmond Mayor Jim Barnes.

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Tom Otieno and retired faculty members Robert Creek and Sanford Jones.

Tom Otieno and Darrin Smith welcome Richmond Mayor, Jim Barnes.

Tom Otieno, Deborah Whitehouse, and Daniel Mundfrom.

Jessica Miesmer, Jill Price, and Tom Otieno

John Wade and Gary Kuhnhenn talking with Janna Vice and Deborah Whitehouse

Doug and Joanne Whitlock

Tom Otieno and Richard Byrd pose with sheet music for commissioned musical piece

Tom Otieno and Doug Whitlock

Retired Chemistry faculty John Davidson and wife, Martha

Jaleh Rezaie and Hossein Vaez

Audience member visit before dedication ceremony begins.

Audience mingles before dedication

Laurie Sperling and Keith Whittle (HERA) attend dedication ceremony.

Steve Sumithran and Barbara Rupard

Doug Whitlock talks with Malcolm Frisbie before ceremony.

Master of Ceremonies, Kristi Middleton

EKU Brass Quintet plays commissioned musical piece to kick off dedication.

Audience watches as Brass Quintet performs commissioned musical piece.

Audience enjoys listening to Brass Quintet.

Dr. Tom Otieno, Dean of College of Science

President Michael T. Benson address the audience.

The audience listens to speakers at dedication ceremony.

Laura Kelley, Geology major and student speaker at dedication.

Eric Zabilka, Principle Architect for Science Building (Omni Architects)

Craig Turner, Chair of EKU Board of Regents addresses the audience/

Senator Jared Carpenter, 34th District, Kentucky addresses the audience.

Representative Jonathan Shell, 71st District, Kentucky addresses the audience.

Ribbon cutting

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