SOMC Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony
The School of Medicine Columbia (SOMC) celebrated a time-honored tradition on Wednesday, Dec. 17, with a “topping out” ceremony at the new SOMC facility.
SOMC Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony
The School of Medicine Columbia (SOMC) celebrated a time-honored tradition on Wednesday, Dec. 17, with a “topping out” ceremony at the new SOMC facility. The building proudly joins the BullStreet District skyline with the highest steel beam lifted during the event, where construction partners joined university president Michael Almiridis, members of the board of trustees, university leadership and SOMC’s interim dean Dr. Gerald Harmon. Read more about the event here.
The Future of Health
This cutting-edge campus will feature modern classrooms, advanced clinical simulation spaces, an ultrasound lab, and a café. Additionally, a green quadrangle space will provide an ideal environment for outdoor study and events, enhancing the educational experience for students, faculty, and staff.
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