The Carolyn Tanner Irish Humanities Building will hold its ribbon cutting Friday.
The building houses the departments of philosophy and history, as well as interdisciplinary and international programs in the College of Humanities. Some departments and programs for the college are still located in the Languages and Communication Building and Fort Douglas.
“We were spread all over campus before,” said Heidi Camp, assistant dean for advancement in research for the College of Humanities. “The new building allowed us to bring everyone together.”
U President Michael Young and Humanities College Dean Robert Newman will be speaking at the ceremony.
The event will also feature a candle-lighting ceremony and the sealing of a time capsule that will be opened in 30 years.
Student volunteers will take attendees on a tour to see the building’s art collection.
“It’s an opportunity to see the building in all of its glory,” Camp said. “It’s just going to be a good party.”
Camp said she expects about 350 to 400 people to attend. The event is on Oct. 3 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.