WHO:
Azusa Pacific University students, faculty, staff, as well as the community and special guests.
Azusa Pacific University dedicates its newest signature building, the Segerstrom Science Center. The 72,000 –square foot facility houses the departments of Biology and Chemistry and Mathematics and Physics, along with research and teaching components for the School of Nursing and Department of Physical Therapy.
WHEN:
Sept. 3, 4 p.m
WHERE:
APU Segerstrom Science Center, West Campus
701 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa Calif.
WHY:
The $54 million dollar building is the most fiscally significant undertaking in the university’s history. With the addition of 7,300 square feet of new lab space, APU will further advance its impact in research and development in the areas of math, science, and advanced technology.
FACTS:
The facility includes a 90-seat lecture hall, 23 discipline-specific classrooms, 3 general-purpose classrooms, 37 teaching and research laboratories, NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) and electron microscope rooms, faculty offices, student study and community areas, and APU’s Center for Research in Science (CRIS).
Tours of the new facility will be available following the dedication. Media interested in attending the dedication may contact Allison Oster at (626) 815-4518.
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Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to God First and excellence in higher education. Offering more than 60 areas of undergraduate study, 26 master's degree programs, and 7 doctorates to a total student population of more than 8,500 on campus, online, and at seven regional centers across Southern California, APU has been recognized as one of U.S. News’ Best Colleges for six years running and by Princeton Review as one of the Best in the West. APU graduates are known for professional excellence, the highest ethical standards, and their desire to make a difference in the world.