As part of the design-build process, Greater Allegheny faculty and staff were involved in renovation planning. Pictured with dignitaries are, left to right, Stephen Sherwin, Adan Homer, Dave DeNardo, Kristal Tucker, Megan Nagel, Andrea Stevens.
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.
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.
Dignitaries attending the event included, left to right, State Senator Jim Brewster, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Penn State President Eric J. Barron, Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Jacqueline Edmondson, State Representative Austin Davis, and City of McKeesport Mayor Mike Cherepko.
Referencing the renovation project, Representative Austin Davis thanked the University for making an investment in the City of McKeesport and the Mon Valley. Davis is a recipient of The Friend of Penn State Legislative Award.
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.