La Verne to host grand opening of Abraham Campus Center

Just as a fundamental goal of higher education is the exploration of knowledge and self, the primary purpose of the recently completed Sara & Michael Abraham Campus Center is to promote learning and personal interaction at the University of La Verne.

Years of planning, development and anticipation will reach fruition when La Verne hosts the grand opening celebration for its new landmark facility on Thursday, Sept. 10. A broad spectrum of the university community is expected to attend this festivity marking the latest addition to the campus landscape.

"We're calling it a Grand Opening Celebration because that's what it is - a celebration," University President Steve Morgan said. "So many people have put so much into turning this dream into a reality for our students and we want to set aside this day for them to just enjoy it. At the same time, we want to allow everyone close to the university to get a sense of what the success of the Campus Center Project represents to the institution, both today and in the future."

The event gets underway at 3 p.m. with a general reception in the Johnson Family Plaza and along the Jim & Marie Long Terrace adjacent to the new building. At 3:30 p.m. the focus will shift to the Campus Center's main entrance for the formal program. Along with University President Steve Morgan, Board of Trustees Chair Luis Faura and La Verne City Mayor Don Kendrick, those scheduled to address the gathering include representatives of the university's faculty, student government, and alumni governing board. The program will conclude with the ceremonial ribbon cutting.