At the Auraria Science Building ribbon-cutting ceremony this Friday, Metro State will pay its own tribute to the sciences.

On Friday, Aug. 20, President Stephen Jordan will host a continental breakfast, featuring a check presentation from engineering technology alumna ('90) and EchoStar senior test engineer Lisa Moder. Moder will present the $10,000 educational grant she received for being named 2010 Test Engineer of the Year by Test & Measurement World magazine to Jordan and the Department of Engineering Technology.

Following will be the official ribbon-cutting ceremony with a host of higher education leaders and state dignitaries, including Mayor John Hickenlooper and Gov. Bill Ritter.

Aug. 20 Agenda
SI, Room 1117
8:30 a.m. ­- Continental Breakfast and Check Presentation

SI, Courtyard
9 a.m. - Breakfast and Reception
9:30 a.m. - Remarks and Ribbon Cutting
10:30 a.m. - Science Building Tours