After ‘herculean effort,' UO Portland celebrates grand re-opening at old Concordia campus
After acquiring the former Concordia University campus in June 2022, UO administration made the decision to relocate from its previous space in the White Stag building in Old Town.
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Although the university has had a presence in Portland for nearly 150 years, the White Stag building gave it an official home back in 2008, housing programs in business, law, journalism, as well as architecture and design.
The new campus will still provide all of the above programs and house six research centers. Further, a gift of $400 million helped launch the new Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health.
Further, renovation on the new campus, which holds more than 20 buildings on nearly 400,000 square feet, was completed in 26 months, according to the university.
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To celebrate, they are holding a , featuring UO President Karl Scholz, UO Portland Vice President Jane Gordon and more.
'This was an ambitious timeline and herculean effort by many to renovate and open this campus in just 26 months,' said Gordon. 'We are excited to celebrate this milestone in our nearly 150-year history in Portland. Those who attend will experience firsthand how UO Portland is boldly and creatively shaping the future and strengthening collaborations that bridge the classroom, industry and community.'
The event will take place at the new campus from 4-6 p.m.
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