A work in progress.
Follow along in real time as construction of the new, state-of-the-art Poultry Science Building progresses.
Nov. 15, 2021:
Groundbreaking
On Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, we officially broke ground on the new Poultry Science Building. Read about the groundbreaking ceremony, attended by over 150 people, including Gov. Brian Kemp, Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, UGA President Jere Morehead and CAES Dean and Director Nick T. Place.
Taking part in the groundbreaking were, from left, Ryan Nesbit, Kelly Kerner, Kathy Pharr, Rahul Shrivastav, Provost S. Jack Hu, Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, President Jere W. Morehead, Gov. Brian Kemp, Marty Kemp, Nick Place, Kylie Bruce, Regent Everett Kennedy, Regent Philip Wilheit, Jennifer Frum, Arthur Tripp and Toby Carr. (Photo by Peter Frey/UGA)
March 16, 2022:
Construction Begins
The work has begun. The construction company broke through the pavement to begin the process of erecting the new Poultry Science Building.
Fall 2023:
Facility Opens
In 2023, the modern, cutting-edge Poultry Science Building will open its doors to students, faculty and staff. This building will become the new home of the next generation of great poultry leaders.
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