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MEDIA CONTACT: Aileen Izquierdo

561-297-2442, izquierd@fau.edu

FAU & Centex Construction Host Topping Out Celebration

JUPITER, FL (March 22, 2006) – Florida Atlantic University and Centex Construction Company will host a “Topping Out” celebration to mark the end of construction of the second temporary building for Scripps Florida, which is being built adjacent to the current FAU/Scripps Research Facility.

The event, which will include a short program and barbeque, will take place on Friday, March 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on FAU’s John D. MacArthur campus, located at 5353 Parkside Drive in Jupiter. 

For additional information, contact Margaret Allen at 561-799-8105.

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