University to break ground on new bldg. Thursday; New Health Sciences bldg. will serve many disciplines

On Thursday, Oct. 12, Elmhurst University will break ground on a new Health Sciences building that will serve as a hub for learning and innovation.

    The 45,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building will bring together students and faculty from the nursing, public health, occupational therapy and communication sciences and disorders programs to collaborate across disciplines. In flexible classrooms and simulation spaces, students will have access to the latest technologies and learning tools, from a virtual reality lab to an expanded practicum area.

    The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Health Sciences building will begin at 4 p.m. on the Memorial Hall Lawn on the University campus.