WHAT:
Wayne State University will celebrate the opening of its newly renovated Student Center Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, ice cream social and building tours.  

Nearly 125,000 square feet of space was renovated to provide a more modern, expansive and student-friendly atmosphere. The 45-year-old Student Center was in great need of upgrades to accommodate the increase in students, activities and residents currently living on or near campus. The $26.5 million construction project took place in two phases, starting in May 2014 and ending in August 2015.

The ceremony will include remarks from Wayne State President M. Roy Wilson, Associate Vice President and Chief Housing Officer Tim Michael, Board of Governors Chair Gary Pollard, and Student Senate President William Alexander.

WHEN:
11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15
The ceremony follows President Wilson's University Address, which will be webcast in real time at wayne.edu/live. The University Address is scheduled at 10 a.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.

WHERE:
Student Center (south entrance)
5221 Gullen Mall, Wayne State University main campus

MORE INFO:
The new Wayne State Student Center is the latest exciting step forward in supporting and extending the university's dynamic and diverse campus community. The facility serves as the "living room" of the campus, providing exciting venues for learning with state-of-the-art services and facilities that students, faculty and staff need and deserve. Highlights include: student organization and leadership collaboration spaces; modern meeting, conference, and banquet facilities; a new food court and additional dining venues; and new gaming and recreation destinations.

Visit studentcenter.wayne.edu/new for more information on the project.