Cincinnati—On Wednesday, July 28 at 4:00 p.m., University of Cincinnati will give an overview of major building openings and special events planned for the 1999-2000 academic year. The news media and members of the university community are invited to the presentation, which will take place in the UC Alumni Center, Alumni Hall.

Presenters:

Joseph Steger, PhD

President, University of Cincinnati

Donald Harrison, MD

UC Senior Vice President and Provost for Health Affairs

Dale McGirr

UC Vice President for Finance

Robert Werner, PhD

Dean, UC College-Conservatory of Music

Barbara Bardes, PhD

Dean, UC Raymond Walters College

Attendees will receive a schedule of major opening celebrations for the 1999-2000 year, including:

The Vontz Center for Molecular Studies, the Frank Gehry designed medical research building on the Medical Center campus. Dedication will take place September 23.

University Center, located between the academic campus and the medical campus, includes the Kingsgate Conference Center and University Hall office building. Dedication on October 12 and open house on October 13.

Science and Allied Health Building, Raymond Walters College, the cornerstone of a redesign which is changing the face of UC's Blue Ash campus. Dedication November 18 and open house on November 21.

College-Conservatory of Music expansion and renovation designed by Henry Cobb will enhance the college's teaching and performance capabilities. Dedication will take place December 3.

Campus Green, formerly a parking lot, becomes green space for gathering and informal recreation on the West Campus. Dedication is planned for June 2000.