Northland Community and Technical College invites the public to an Open House and Dedication Ceremony at the East Grand Forks campus, Friday, October 9, from 1 - 4 p.m.

Northland College recently finished a $10 million building project which included a new nursing addition and remodeled space for a surgical technician laboratory, learning resource center, commons/cafeteria, bookstore, and a new outside entrance and reception area.

The Dedication Ceremony will take place in the Commons at 1:00 p.m. followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony. Tours will be conducted for the public from 2-4 p.m.

Guest speakers will include: President Dr. Anne Temte; Vice President Kent Hanson; Facilities Program Manager for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Kent Dirks; CEO, Altru Health Systems, David Molmen; NCTC Director of Nursing, Barb Forrest; and NCTC student, Michelle Stadstad.

In addition to the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremonies, the college will also celebrate and accept the donation of a fire truck from the East Grand Forks Fire Department for use in the NCTC Fire Technology Program.

President Anne Temte encourages everyone to stop by during the Open House and join them for tours and refreshments.