MEDIA ADVISORY: GVSU Dedicates John C. Kennedy Hall of Engineering

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Grand Valley State University will officially unveil its new John C. Kennedy Hall of Engineering building in a special ceremony on October 17.

Grand Valley State University’s new $16 million engineering building will expand the opportunities for students to earn the technical expertise, real-world understanding and independent thinking that will continue Michigan’s tradition of innovation and move the region’s economy into the future.

The 52,000-square-foot building contains 21 cutting-edge labs, several specialty classrooms, office space and a multitude of unique energy-saving features that make this a great learning environment that is also great for the environment. Kennedy Hall is an eco-friendly facility built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards for high performance and sustainabilty by maintaining standards for water and energy conservation, material selection and indoor environmental quality.

DETAILS: The event will be Wednesday, October 17 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The program is at 5:15 p.m. Media coverage is encouraged. A mult box will be available for broadcast outlets. Please contact Brian J. Bowe at (616) 331-2221 to arrange interviews or to make live truck arrangements.