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Governor invests in higher education

Governor Pat Quinn visited campus Oct. 30 to announce a $5.8 million grant to Illinois colleges and universities. An investment of about $3 million given to Bradley will be the third and final installment for the renovation project of Westlake Hall.

Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences Joan Sattler introduced Quinn to students, staff and the public at the event. Sattler said she had hoped for renovations for Westlake, and Quinn’s commitment to higher education has turned that hope into a reality.

“The grant represents that Quinn is a man of his word,” Sattler said. “He has kept his promise.” last

According to Quinn, when the 2009 recession struck, he realized one way out of it was to invest in building projects.

“[The grant] is an investment that will pay dividends for a lifetime,” Quinn said.

Senior elementary education major Ciera Harvill spoke at the ceremony to describe her time spent in the newly renovated Westlake.

“The building makes me want to go to class, learn and achieve,” Harvill said.

According to Harvill, the grant has provided video cameras, SMART Boards, tablets and other technology for student use.

“I never realized how much Governor Quinn had given to Bradley,” Harvill said. “I think that’s really awesome that he is supplying all of the technology for my education.”

Other portions of the state’s investment will be given to St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Methodist College, Knox College, Monmouth College, Lincoln University and Eureka College.

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