"Combine the history of the College of Business with a new 36,000-Square-Foot Education Center and the possibilities are endless!" - Dr. Ed Ranelli, dean, UWF College of Business

The University of West Florida's College of Business will be opening the doors of its new home October 2012. Please join us for the following series of events as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our state-of-the-art Education Center. These events are an exciting opportunity for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to reconnect with one another as well as the college, and celebrate the new opportunities that this facility will provide.

Schedule of Events

October 3, 2012
Marketing and Management Career Expo, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
For more information, visit the Career Services website.

October 4, 2012
Ribbon Cutting Dedication, 4 p.m. (Outside Front Atrium of Education Center)
This is the official ribbon cutting dedication and opening of the College of Business Education Center. The event is free and open to the public, staff, students, alumni and friends.

Grand Opening Reception, 5 - 7 p.m. (Education Center)
Immediately following the Ribbon Cutting Dedication guests are invited to enjoy tours of the center and interactive activities with College of Business Faculty and Students. Experience how the new College of Business Education Center will ENHANCE interaction and learning at UWF.

October 5, 2012
College of Business Alumni, Student and Faculty Luncheon with Special Lecture, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch in the Courtyard and the program begins at 12:15pm in First Floor Atrium
Join your fellow COB alumni, current students and faculty by honoring retired COB Deans, as well as, hear a lecture by current faculty member, Bob Kimball, regarding his passion for education and the impact COB has on its current students.

Learn More

For additional information or to be notified of Grand Opening details as they develop, please contact Meredith Wolf at mwolf@uwf.edu or (850) 474-2447

View the College of Business Education Center Brochure (PDF).

Be sure to check back for updated information regarding event specifics.

For more information on the construction of the facility, please visit our COB Education Center Page.