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April 3, 2019 · Updated April 10, 2019·By Event Coverage Sponsored by MGM Grand Detroit
Wayne County Community College District held a dedication and naming ceremony for the new Dr. Curtis L. Ivery Central Educational Complex on March 14 at the Downtown Campus atrium.
April 3, 2019 · Updated April 10, 2019
Wayne County Community College District held a dedication and naming ceremony for the new Dr. Curtis L. Ivery Central Educational Complex on March 14 at the Downtown Campus atrium. Named in honor of its longtime chancellor, Dr. Curtis L. Ivery, the Detroit complex will include the WCCCD Administration Building, the WCCCD Downtown Campus and the nearly completed Curtis L. Ivery Health and Wellness Education Center.
“The naming of this complex recognizes the profound and transformative leadership of Dr. Ivery and the indelible mark that he has made on countless lives,” said WCCCD Board Chairperson Mary Ellen Stempfle, who announced the board’s proclamation at the event attended by community leaders such as Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, Detroit Police Chief James E. Craig and many others.
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