NewsOctober 25, 2013

Students, faculty and visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take the stairs down to the third floor after viewing the inside of Academic Hall's dome, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take the stairs down to the third floor after viewing the inside of Academic Hall's dome, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Sara Edgerton conducts the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sara Edgerton conducts the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, delivers his opening remarks, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, delivers his opening remarks, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Brittany Graham sings the National Anthem, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Brittany Graham sings the National Anthem, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in opening statements, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in opening statements, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

From left, Bill Stacy, Glen Williams, Kala Stroup, Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, DoylePrivett, Kendra Neely-Martin, Jay Knudtson, Kevin Magnum, Daren Todd, Tom Meyer, Benny Dorris and David Russell cut the ribbon, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Bill Stacy, Glen Williams, Kala Stroup, Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, DoylePrivett, Kendra Neely-Martin, Jay Knudtson, Kevin Magnum, Daren Todd, Tom Meyer, Benny Dorris and David Russell cut the ribbon, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

From left, Bill Stacy, Glen Williams, Kala Stroup, Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, DoylePrivett, Kendra Neely-Martin, Jay Knudtson, Kevin Magnum, Daren Todd, Tom Meyer, Benny Dorris and David Russell cut the ribbon, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Bill Stacy, Glen Williams, Kala Stroup, Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, DoylePrivett, Kendra Neely-Martin, Jay Knudtson, Kevin Magnum, Daren Todd, Tom Meyer, Benny Dorris and David Russell cut the ribbon, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

From left, Daniela Grushevska, Brian Paul, Tim Rowbottom, Dennis McGrath, Angela Meyer, Carolyn Figliolio, Kathy Mangels, Matt Kiefner and John Schumer cut the second ribbon cut the ribbon, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Daniela Grushevska, Brian Paul, Tim Rowbottom, Dennis McGrath, Angela Meyer, Carolyn Figliolio, Kathy Mangels, Matt Kiefner and John Schumer cut the second ribbon cut the ribbon, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the belly of Academic Hall's dome, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the belly of Academic Hall's dome, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the belly of Academic Hall's dome, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the belly of Academic Hall's dome, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Students, faculty and visitors mingle on the third floor of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Students, faculty and visitors mingle on the third floor of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the belly of Academic Hall's dome from the viewing room, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the belly of Academic Hall's dome from the viewing room, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com

Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.
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Students, faculty and visitors take in the renovations of Academic Hall, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, during the grand reopening ceremony of Southeast Missouri State University's Academic Hall.

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