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longtime support of Daytona
State already is leaving a legacy
that will live on for generations
and continue to serve countless
students,” said DSC President
Tom LoBasso.
The L. Gale Lemerand Student
Center will embody a design
and function for modern-era
higher education that will focus
on student engagement. It will
facilitate a paradigm shift in
teaching and learning for the 21 st
century, and will become the focal
point of the campus, commanding
an impressive presence along
DSC celebrated the naming of its new L. Gale Lemerand Student center,
currently under construction, during a May 31 special event. From left are
class of 2018 alumna and past Student Government Association President
Sofia Rivas, DSC District Board of Trustees Chair Forough Hosseini, Mr.
Lemerand, DSC Foundation Board President Bobby Thigpen and DSC
President Tom LoBasso.
International Speedway
Boulevard. A sweeping three-story
coquina stone structure, complete with bronze solar window
screens and a 30-foot gateway, will greet visitors. From under a
cantilevered east wing, guests and patrons will have views of an
entrepreneur over the years in support of student scholarships outdoor dining area that ties into the campus courtyard and
and campus growth initiatives, making Mr. Lemerand the clock tower.
college’s most generous living benefactor.
“The entire college community is deeply proud and honored
to name this new student center for Mr. Gale Lemerand, whose
The building will house DSC’s library and writing center.
Another section will host Career Services, a one-stop resource for
career planning and job placement. In addition to these academic
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