ACCD News & Events

SAC to Hold Groundbreaking for New Construction
Thursday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.

For Immediate Release
December 8, 2006
Contact: John Hammond, Director of Public Relations, San Antonio College
210/733-2147
jhammond@accd.edu

WHAT:
* San Antonio College officials will hold a Groundbreaking Ceremony to launch the construction of a new Nursing-Allied Health Building, Academic Complex, and Parking Garage. A reception will follow the ceremony.

* These capital improvement projects are the result of the passage of the $450 million Alamo Community College District bond package in November 2005. San Antonio College received $79 million for its construction projects, which also includes enhanced infrastructure and renovation of some existing buildings.

WHEN/WHERE:
* Thursday, December 14, 10 a.m.

* San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Ave.

* A tent for the event will be located near the corner of W. Park and Lewis Streets.

* Directions: From San Pedro Ave., turn east on W. Park St. Participants and media will be directed to reserved parking in Lot #28, at the corner of W. Park St. and Lewis St.

WHO:
* President Robert E. Zeigler
* Vice President Kristine Clark
* Chancellor Bruce Leslie, Alamo Community College District
* Roberto Zarate, Chairman, ACCD Board of Trustees
* John Strybos, Director, ACCD Facilities Operations & Construction Management
* Other members of the ACCD Board of Trustees
* San Antonio College students, faculty, staff, and administrators
* Contractors and architects
* SAC Capital Improvements Projects Advisory Committee
* ACCD Citizens' Oversight Committee
* ACCD Buildings, Grounds and Sites Selection Committee
* Community representatives
* Tejano entertainer and SAC Outstanding Former Student Patsy Torres, who will sing the National Anthem
* Travis Elementary School students
* The SAC Brass Ensemble, directed by Peter Kline, will perform.

BACKGROUND:
* Since passage of the bond, San Antonio College has worked with college user groups, architects, contractors, and others to plan the details of the construction, including the locations of the buildings.

* The anticipated timeline for construction is January 2008 for completion of the Parking Garage, and summer 2008 for the Nursing-Allied Health Building and Academic Complex.

CONTACT: For more information, call (210) 733-2147.