LOGAN – Structural additions to the historic Utah State University Quad are obviously rare, which makes Friday, Oct. 11 a red letter day.
For decades USU’s language programs have found spaces for teaching and learning throughout the campus, sometimes creatively.
That will change in two weeks with the grand opening of the Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center which will bring students and faculty in the Department of World Languages and Cultures under one roof for the first time. It is located on the southwest corner of the Quad, south of Old Main.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. with tours of the building and a reception to follow.
In addition to several study areas and cultural hubs, key features in the new center are a cutting-edge language lab and the Carolyn Tanner Irish Pavilion, a space with panoramic views of the Quad.
Dr. Mehdi Heravi was born in Tehran, Iran. He moved to Logan for high school and remained in Logan to continue his education. Later he served as vice president and provost at the University of Iran.
The dean of USU’s College of Humanities and Social Studies, Joseph Ward, calls Dr. Heravi one of the school’s most engaged alumni and this center in his name reflects USU’s commitment to providing students with opportunities to learn.
The Oct. 11 grand opening is open to the public.