Grand Opening of New Science and Technology Building and Dedication of Mays Center Held Sept. 25

Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, A&M-SA President Cynthia Teniente-Matson, and other elected officials and community leaders celebrated the grand opening of the state-of-the-art Science and Technology Building on Tuesday morning, Sept. 25. The ceremony, with about 100 attendees, took place outside the building's new courtyard entrance.

Following the grand opening of the Science and Technology Building, guests moved inside to the Mays Center Foyer for the dedication of the Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement.  Dr. Edwin Blanton presented benefactor Lowry Mays with a plaque in gratitude for the $5 million Mays Family Foundation gift that made the new Center possible. A portrait of Mr. Mays, which hangs in the Mays Center Foyer, also was unveiled.

Left to Right: Jason Smith, Marissa Lyssy, Councilwoman Rebecca Viagran, Dan Caren, President Matson, Sen. Jose Menendez, Regent Elaine Mendoza, Sen. Pete Flores, Chancellor John Sharp, Lowry Mays, Dr. William Spindle.