October 21, 2004

Bowling Green, Ky. - Western Kentucky University will dedicate Mass Media and Technology Hall at 8:30 a.m. Friday (Oct. 22).

The $18.5 million building, which opened last fall, is home to WKU's nationally recognized School of Journalism and Broadcasting and the University's Division of Information Technology.

The dedication ceremony will feature remarks from WKU President Gary Ransdell; Pam Johnson, director of the School of Journalism and Broadcasting; Dave Beckley, director of Network Computing and Communications; David Lee, dean of the Potter College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; and Speaker of the House Jody Richards.

The program will include recognition of faculty, private individuals and corporations who have made a significant impact on the journalism and broadcasting programs. In honor of their service and contributions, rooms within the building will bear their names.

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