MSU Owen Graduate Hall Open House Celebration

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Michigan State University will hold an Open House Celebration for Owen Hall on Tuesday, October 27 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., marking the completion of a whirlwind summer renovation. The event will include hors d'oeuvres prepared by the chefs of Riverwalk Market, building tours and giveaways. A ribbon-cutting will be held at 3 p.m. with remarks by Vennie Gore, assistant vice president for the Division of Residential and Hospitality Services, Sharri Margraves, director for Campus Living Services and Guy Procopio, director for Culinary Services. Event parking is available in the Shaw Ramp. Construction for the Owen project began in May 2009. Public spaces have been enhanced, including the lobby and Service Center, the lower-level group study area, community kitchen, game room and TV room. A new card reader access system was also installed in the hall and student rooms have been painted and furniture has been modified to allow for more flexibility. The Owen Caf also transformed into Riverwalk Market, which officially opened August 28. Riverwalk Market features a variety of takeout options and stations for serving authentic cooked-to-order international cuisine, pizza, sandwiches, burgers and fries. Joining Manager Mike Gardner at Riverwalk Market is Chef Jonathan Hughes, who creates new recipes and authentic international dishes that reflect the many world regions Owen's students call home. "These renovations make for a very attractive and flexible housing option that meets the unique needs of the graduate and international student community," said Joyce Samuel, Owen Hall complex director for Residence Life. "With new group and individual study areas, the enhanced community kitchen and stellar dining options, we're confident that our residents have everything they need at Owen." Construction progress at Owen was chronicled through photos and written descriptions on the Division's Construction Log Web site, http://hfs.msu.edu/construction/owen.html.