Pierce College is proud to announce the grand opening celebration of our newest academic
building on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 4:30 p.m. Pierce College Fort Steilacoom’s Glacier
Building features 36,000 square feet of state-of-the-art learning spaces for our Dental
Hygiene and Veterinary Technology programs.
“Glacier will provide outstanding learning spaces for our students who are working
hard toward realizing their dreams of starting careers in dental hygiene and veterinary
technology,” said Pierce College Fort Steilacoom President Julie White, Ph.D. “Glacier
includes a dental hygiene clinic providing low-cost services to the public, as well
as high-quality facilities for animals in the care of our veterinary technology program.
We’re looking forward to opening the doors of Glacier this fall as we continue to
create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive
in an evolving world.”
The grand opening celebration will begin with a reception and refreshments at 4:30
p.m. followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony with remarks at 5 p.m. Attendees will also
have an opportunity to tour the building with the Dental Hygiene and Veterinary Technology
faculty, staff and students.
Pierce College celebrates grand opening of Glacier Building on Wednesday, Sept. 28
September 23, 2022
