Downing Student Union dedication

WKU celebrated the grand opening of the Dero Downing Student Union with a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting on Aug. 29. The ceremony included remarks from WKU President Gary Ransdell; Howard Bailey, vice president of Student Affairs; Nicki Seay, Student Government Association president; and Alex Downing, president of Franklin Bank & Trust and son of former WKU President Dero Downing. Harriet Downing and other members of the Downing family attended the ceremony and participated in the ribbon cutting. The Downing Student Union has undergone a two-year, $58 million transformation. (WKU photos by Clinton Lewis)

Members of the Downing family participated in the ribbon cutting of the Downing Student Union.

Scenes from the Downing Student Union dedication and ribbon cutting on Aug. 29.

Scenes from the Downing Student Union dedication and ribbon cutting on Aug. 29.

WKU President Gary Ransdell spoke at the DSU grand opening.

Alex Downing spoke on behalf of the Downing family and his father, former WKU president Dero Downing.

Members of the Downing family attended the ceremony.

Members of the Downing family attended the ceremony.

SGA President Nicki Seay spoke at the ceremony.

Scenes from the DSU dedication and ribbon cutting.

Scenes from the DSU dedication and ribbon cutting.

Scenes from the DSU dedication and ribbon cutting.

Scenes from the DSU dedication and ribbon cutting.

Scenes from the DSU dedication and ribbon cutting.

Scenes from the DSU dedication and ribbon cutting.

Scenes from the DSU dedication and ribbon cutting.