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MEDIA CONTACT: Kristine M. McGrath
561-297-1168, kmcgrath@fau.edu

FAU & Centex Rooney Host Topping Off Celebration

BOCA RATON, FL (July 16, 2004) - Florida Atlantic University and Centex Rooney will host a "Topping Off" celebration to mark the half way point in the construction schedule of the new 40,000 square foot FAU/Scripps Joint-Use Facility. The event, which includes a short program and barbeque, will take place on Tuesday, July 20 beginning at 11:30 a.m. on FAU's John D. MacArthur campus, located at 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter.

For additional information on the "Topping Off" celebration, contact Terry Gearing at 561-799-8026.

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