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GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY CUTS RIBBON ON $25.3 MILLION SCIENCE, HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY WING UNIVERSITY PARK, IL – On September 5, GSU will officially open its newly renovated science, health sciences & technology wing. The 80,000 square feet of renovated research and teaching space will provide students and faculty a state-of-the-art facility unequalled at a public university in south Chicagoland.
“We appreciate this $25.3 million investment in the future of our university and of our students. The State of Illinois supported this state-of-the-art renovation. Our faculty gained additional funds from the National Science Foundation, demonstrating their commitment to work with the state to provide the best education for our students,” said Elaine P. Maimon, GSU President. “GSU students now have the opportunity to do science in twenty-first century labs with cutting edge equipment.”
Housed in the new space will be programs and departments from two of the GSU colleges: From the College of Arts & Sciences: programs in biology, chemistry, computer science, information technology and mathematics; and from the College of Health and Human Services: Departments of Communication Disorders, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy.
The opening of the renovated science and technology wing culminates the GSU celebration of its transformation to a four-year university. New facilities such as Prairie Place, the first-ever GSU residence hall, and renovations dot the campus. ####
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Science, Health Sciences & Technology Wing (e & f Wing)
Governors State University Science & Technology Transformation On September 5, 2014 Governors State will celebrate the official opening of its newly renovated Science, Health Science and Technology wings. Cutting-edge classrooms, laboratories and offices – all filled with state-of-the-market equipment – will give students and faculty a platform for education and research.
GSU Science & Technology Transformation by the Numbers • Space: 80,000 square feet • Location: The Science, Health Sciences & Technology Wing
of Governors State University
• Funding Sources:
$23 million from the Illinois Capital Development Board $2.3 million from the National Science Foundation
• New Equipment:
$1.5 million in new science and health science equipment, computers, simulated patients for nursing, gas chromatography and mass spectrometry for chemistry, two theatre-quality projectors for lecture halls – one with 3D capability, audiological assessment suite, occupational therapy and physical therapy equipment.
• Colleges & Departments in the new Science, Health Sciences & Technology Wing From
the College of Arts & Sciences: Biology Programs Chemistry Programs Computer Science Programs Information Technology Programs Mathematics Programs
From
the College of Health and Human Services: Department of Communication Disorders Department of Nursing Department of Occupational Therapy Department of Physical Therapy
Photos by: Hedrich Blessing Photography
Governors State University
Science, Health Sciences & Technology Wing Ribbon-cutting (E & F Wing)
Photos by: Hedrich Blessing Photography
You are cordially invited to the opening of Governors State University’s New Science, Health Sciences & Technology Wing (E & F Wing) Friday, September 5, 2014 9 a.m. Breakfast reception and tour 10 a.m. Ribbon-cutting ceremony RSVP to Penny Perdue, pperdue@govst.edu, 708.534.4130 Parking: East F-Wing entrance
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TRANS4MATION GSU AT A GLANCE
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Founded: 1969 Enrollment: 5,568 (Fall 2013)
Safety First First Freshman Class: more than 200 students Alumni: 45,541 Students of Color: 53 percent Women Students: 71 percent Faculty: 450 Staff: 497
GSU ranks as the safest public university campus in Illinois.
Art Landscape
This is the only Illinois university set in a sculpture park – with 27 pieces from a global community of sculptors situated on our 700+ acre campus – one of the top 10 in the world.
Score!
The GSU table tennis team is the highest ranked college team in Illinois.
Off-Campus Learning Centers: • Naperville
• Oak Forest
• River Grove
• Chicago Loop
Fully Accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
4 Colleges: Arts and Sciences,
Business and Public Administration, Education and Health and Human Services
• 30 bachelor’s degree programs • 28 master’s degree programs • 5 doctoral degree programs • 1 specialist degree program • 24 certificate programs
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Since GSU welcomed its first students and faculty in 1969, Big Ideas have found a home here. Take a look at some of our “First,” “Best,” “Only” and “I didn’t know that” facts:
Students Receiving Financial Aid: 65 percent The School of Extended Learning offers: • Professional Development Courses • Personal Enrichment • Exam Prep • Courses Credit & Certification Courses • Small Business Development Training
Those Aren’t Weeds
They’re part of the GSU Prairie Restoration Project, restoring the area to pre-settlement conditions. Native plants are flourishing all over campus, including parking lots.
Growth Opportunity
The University Sustainable Garden includes 52 plots ranging from 35 square feet for beginners to 400 square feet for experienced gardeners. GSU students grow their produce to sustain a Student Food Pantry. The GSU Family Development Center uses the Sustainable Garden to educate young children on growing their own food. The College of Health and Human Services is developing a raised, fully accessible garden.
That Looks Familiar
In 1984, GSU became “Wright State University” when CBS filmed the movie “First Steps” starring Judd Hirsch on campus.
Power to the Kids
A wind turbine powers early childhood education and childcare at the GSU Family Development Center. Source: GSU Factbook July 2014
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