Dignitaries to Join President Killebrew in Groundbreaking for New Nursing and Health Sciences Building

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Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, State Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, The Texas A&M System Chancellor Michael D. McKinney and Board of Regents Chairman Bill Jones will join University President Flavius Killebrew in breaking ground for the new building housing nursing and health sciences programs Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. at the construction site located at the tennis courts adjacent to Chapman field. Other dignitaries scheduled to attend include Texas House members Abel Herrero, Juan Garcia III and Solomon Ortiz Jr. The $45 million, 140,000 square foot building is being financed by tuition revenue bonds. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2008 with completion in late fall 2009. The public is welcome to attend.