Attendees gathered for a short program in the newly redesigned Ernest Wilbur Building
On July 27, the College of Health and Human Services held a grand reopening ceremony to officially welcome the University community to the newly renovated second floor of the Ernest Wilbur Building. The space was primarily designed to accommodate classes in the new Doctor of Physical Therapy program, but will also host classes from other disciplines in the college.
Dean Earlie Washington welcomed attendees to the event and spoke about the history and scope of the project. "The transformation of this second floor adds more than 13,000 square feet of classroom and lab space to CHHS and the University," according to Dean Washington. "And I say 'transformation,' because if you saw this space a year ago, you know that this has been more than just a renovation.”
Dr. Jennifer Bott, 
provost and vice president for academic affairs, and David Dakin, director of planning, space management and capital projects, spoke on behalf of the University.
David Johnson, vice president and higher education practice strategist, and Patty Boyle, corporate director of architecture, shared their perspectives from the architecture firm, SmithGroup JJR, while Greg Dobson, COO and principal at AVB represented the building company at the event.
After the short program, attendees were encouraged to explore the space, which includes classrooms, office space and unique lab spaces that will be used in the DPT program.
