NC State to Dedicate New Mathematics and Statistics Building May 1

North Carolina State University will formally dedicate its new mathematics and statistics building at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1.

Self-guided tours of the facility will be held from 3:30 until 4:15, when the official ceremony will begin. The building is located at 2311 Stinson Drive, at the former site of Riddick Stadium on NC State’s campus.

The 119,000 square foot building will house state-of-the-art classrooms, computer labs, tutorial centers and meeting and study space for students and faculty from NC State’s mathematics and statistics departments. A partnership with Cisco will improve digital communications for students by providing access to live and on-demand video content from anywhere on campus.

Construction of the $32 million building was made possible by the Higher Education Bond Referendum passed by North Carolinians in 2000, as well as by gifts from private donors, including SAS, the Cary-based software company.

“NC State’s mathematical and statistical science programs rank among the best in the nation,” said Dr. Daniel Solomon, dean of the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. “We now have a state-of-the-art facility that is worthy of the stature of our students and faculty.”

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