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For Immediate Release Contact: Patrick T. Nolan

Oct. 23, 2006 Communications Specialist (Mgr.)

860-713-5790

Patrick.nolan@ or

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DPW To Celebrate Two Major Community College Projects

Oct. 26 In Danielson And Nov. 2, 2006 In Waterbury

State Department of Public Works (DPW) Commissioner James T. Fleming will join with community college leaders and other state and local officials to celebrate two key construction projects in the next two weeks: the completion of the $10.8 million additions and renovations at Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC) in Danielson and the official start of construction of the $31.4 million Technology Building at Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC) in Waterbury.

The QVCC ribbon-cutting is scheduled for Oct. 26, 2006 (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at 742 Upper Maple Street in Danielson, and the NVCC groundbreaking is set for Nov. 2, 2006 (Thursday) at 3 p.m. at 750 Chase Parkway in Waterbury. Please see the attached directions.

DPW Commissioner Fleming stated, “These two community college projects represent an important part of the administration’s comprehensive plan to expand and modernize Connecticut’s community college system.

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“The new state-of-the-art wing and major upgrades at Quinebaug Valley Community College offer valuable resources for Northeast Corner students as well as for the community at large. I am equally proud of this terrific Technology Building starting construction at Naugatuck Valley Community College. It will be a vital asset for the entire region.”

Quinebaug Valley Community College

The speakers at the QVCC ribbon-cutting ceremony will include DPW Commissioner Fleming; Dianne E. Williams, president, QVCC; Dr. Louise S. Berry, chair, the Board of Trustees of the Community Colleges; Chancellor Marc S. Herzog, Connecticut Community Colleges; and State Sen. Donald E. Williams, Jr., 29th District.

QVCC’s President Williams, speaking about the recently completed project, said, “This expansion and renovation has been long awaited and the college and communities we serve are excited with the results.”

The QVCC addition and renovations project consisted of 30,000 square feet of new space and 9,000 square feet of renovations to the existing facility. The scope included ten new classrooms with Internet technology, expansion of the library and study space, additional computer rooms, a plastics laboratory, administrative and faculty offices, a new bookstore, art gallery, career center, student lounge, space for community activities and meetings, and new parking.

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The architect for the project was Ai Architecture of Glastonbury, and the contractor was Barr, Inc., of Putnam.

The official groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of this project was held on Mar. 15, 2005.

Quinebaug Valley Community College is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. The college first opened its doors for classes in leased space on Sept. 27, 1971 with 215 students. In 1983 the college moved into the present-day campus. The college currently has a population of 1,800 students.

Naugatuck Valley Community College

NVCC President Richard L. Sanders will serve as master of ceremonies for The Technology Building groundbreaking ceremony planned for the college’s Leever Atrium. The speakers will include DPW Commissioner Fleming; Mayor Michael Jarjura, City of Waterbury; Dr. Louise S. Berry, chair, the Board of Trustees of the Community Colleges; Chancellor Marc S. Herzog, Connecticut Community Colleges; State Sen. Joan V. Hartley, 15th District; and State Sen. Louis C. DeLuca, 32nd District.

Commenting on the much-needed project, NVCC President Sanders said, “Most of the careers in the 21st century require a working knowledge of technology, and this new state-of-the-art building will help us better prepare students for careers in those areas.”

The Technology Building is being built on the east side of the campus next to Ekstrom Hall, replacing several wooden modular buildings which have been removed.

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The new facility will consolidate NVCC’s technology program under one roof; the college currently leases space off-campus for its automotive technology curriculum.

The new Technology Building will consist of a three-floor, 100,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility. It will contain ten computer classrooms, ten general classrooms, four Computer Aided Design laboratories, and several engineering technology labs. It will also include the Automotive Technology Center, kitchen and dining facilities for the Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts programs, and a greenhouse laboratory for the Horticulture program.

The architect for the NVCC Technology Building is Amenta/Emma Architects, P.C., of Hartford, and the contractor is Lawrence Brunoli, Inc. of Farmington. Completion of this project is scheduled for February 2008.

The present NVCC campus was built in four phases: Founders Hall was constructed on the original site in 1963; Kinney Hall was built in 1977; Ekstrom Hall in 1980; and the Fine Arts Center, Student Center and Learning Resources Center in 1990. Today the college offers more than 100 associate degree and credit certificates and hundreds of non-credit courses. NVCC serves 35 communities in western Connecticut and currently has a student population of 5,600.

The state Department of Public Works is responsible for the design and construction of major capital building projects (except highways and bridges) for most state agencies, leasing and acquisitions statewide, and facility management, maintenance and security of state buildings in the greater Hartford area.

Directions to Quinebaug Valley Community College

742 Upper Maple Street

Danielson, CT 06239

860 774-1160

From Hartford

Take I-84 East to Exit 69 (Route 74).

At the end of the exit ramp turn right onto Route 74 East.

At intersection with Route 44, turn left onto Route 44 East.

Follow Route 44 East to the intersection with Route 101.

Stay straight on Route 101 East to second traffic light (approximately 3 miles apart).

At second light (intersection with Upper Maple Street), turn right onto Upper Maple Street.

QVCC is located on the left approximately 1.5 miles from intersection

From Norwich

Take Route 395 North to Exit 93 (Route 101).

At end of exit ramp turn left onto Route 101 West.

Proceed to second traffic light at the intersection of Upper Maple Street.

Turn left onto Upper Maple Street.

QVCC will be on your left (approximately 1.5 miles from traffic light).

From New Haven

Take I-91 North to I-84.

Take I-84 East to Exit 69 (Route 74).

At the end of the exit ramp turn right onto Route 74 East.

At intersection with Route 44, turn left onto Route 44 East.

Follow Route 44 East to the intersection with Route 101.

Stay straight on Route 101 East to second traffic light (approximately 3 miles apart).

At second light (intersection with Upper Maple Street), turn right onto Upper Maple Street.

QVCC is located on the left approximately 1.5 miles from intersection.

Directions to Naugatuck Valley Community College

750 Chase Parkway

Waterbury, CT 06708

203 575-8040

From Route 8

Take the Danbury exit onto Rt. I-84, then first exit off I-84 (exit 18). Bear left to light and take a left. Go to second light for East Entrance and third light for West (Main) Entrance to the college. 

From Route I-84 West

Take exit 18, bear left to light and take a left. Go to second light for East Entrance and third light for West (Main) Entrance to the college.

From Route I-84 East

Take exit 18. At light take a right and at next light take a right. Go over bridge and at light take a left onto Chase Parkway. Go to first light for East Entrance and second light for West (Main) Entrance to the college.

Proceed to the Leever Atrium – Level Three

Take the West Entrance into the College – bear right – follow the driveway between the two buildings. At the stop sign, take a left. Enter the garage on the left, under the building, bear right and park at the end of the garage (P-2) and take the last elevator to the 3rd level -- Leever Atrium.

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