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Groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 7 launches expansion of SMU’s Perkins School of Theology
By Levente Smith, SMU
Sep 7, 2007

A $13 million expansion of facilities at SMU’s Perkins School of Theology will launch with a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 7. The building program includes extensive renovation of two classroom and office buildings, Kirby and Selecman halls, built in 1948 and 1952, respectively, and construction of a new building.

The new 20,000-square-foot facility will be named in honor of donor Elizabeth Perkins Prothro of Wichita Falls, Texas.

WHAT:    
Prayer Service and Groundbreaking Ceremony of Prothro Hall

WHEN:    
Friday, Sept. 7, 2007
Prayer Service: 11-11:30 a.m. in Perkins Chapel
Groundbreaking Ceremony: 11:45-12:15 p.m. on the grounds

WHERE:   
5905 Bishop Blvd.

Parking is available on Bishop Blvd.