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Ribbon pieces fall, signaling the opening of the renovated Ostermayer Laboratory. Pictured left to right, State Senator Jim Brewster, City of McKeesport Mayor Mike Cherepko, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Penn State Greater Allegheny Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Jacqueline Edmondson, Penn State President Eric J. Barron, State Representative Austin Davis, Interim Senior Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses Kelly Austin.

Members of Greater Allegheny and invited guests gather for the ribbon cutting ceremony. 

Joining the dignitaries are members of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, the architectural firm that worked on the Ostermayer Laboratory renovation project. 

Nathan Rega, Editor-in-Chief of the GA-Zette, Greater Allegheny's student newspaper, interviews Dr. Barron at the conclusion of the Ribbon Cutting event.

State Senator Jim Brewster congratulated Barron and Edmondson on the re-opening of Ostermayer Laboratory.

Employees of Turner Construction pose with President Barron, Chancellor Edmondson, and city, county and state leaders.

During his remarks, Penn State President Eric J. Barron acknowledged Greater Allegheny's campaign co-chairs Kelley Lynch, the president of the Penn State Alumni Association and Dennis Meteny for their efforts in helping support the mission of the campus.

McKeesport Mayor Mike Cherepko spoke of the strong partnership between Greater Allegheny and the City of McKeesport.  Cherepko attended the campus prior to completing his degree at University Park. 

Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Jacqueline Edmondson welcomes guests to the Ostermayer Laboratory Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Sept 9.

Greater Allegheny Lion Ambassadors greet McKeesport Mayor and Penn State Alumnus Mike Cherepko (left) and State Senator Jim Brewster (right) as they arrive for the ceremony.