On Monday, April 4, 2022, SUNY Maritime College will break ground on the William Austen Marine Education & Seamanship Center.

Two ribbon-cutting ceremonies will also take place to unveil the newly built Student Learning Center and the fully renovated Marine Engineering Systems Laboratory. New York State and local officials will be attending.

In addition to significant New York State investment, funding includes a $1 million donation from Maritime College alum William Austen for a total of $23.5 million. Construction of the William Austen Marine Education & Seamanship Center will begin in April 2022.

What:              Groundbreaking and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies

Who:               New York State and Local Officials

When:              Monday, April 4, 2022

Where:            SUNY Maritime College

Timeline:        

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. – Media Tour/Preview
10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. – Groundbreaking Ceremony – Press Interviews
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting, Student Learning Center – Press Interviews
12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting, Marine Engineering Sys. Lab – Press Interviews

RSVP:             Odalis Mino, SUNY Maritime College by phone (718-409-7277 or 917-748-4265) or email (omino@sunymaritime.edu)

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