NGTC To Host Ribbon Cutting for New Ivester Center
CLARKESVILLE — North Georgia Technical College will celebrate the opening of a major new campus facility next week with a public ribbon cutting ceremony at its Clarkesville campus.
The event will mark the grand opening of the Dr. Mark A. Ivester Center for Living and Learning, a new space designed to serve both students and the broader community.
The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., with a formal program expected to begin around 5:30 p.m.
College officials say the new facility—known as “The Mark”—is named in honor of the late Dr. Mark A. Ivester, a former president of North Georgia Technical College whose leadership and vision helped bring the project to fruition.
Ivester, who was appointed president in 2016, led the college through a period of growth and development before his death in 2020 after a battle with COVID-19. The naming of the building serves as a lasting tribute to his impact on the institution and the students it serves.
The event is expected to draw a wide range of attendees, including members of the Ivester family, leadership from the Technical College System of Georgia, and local community partners. Among those scheduled to speak are TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier and NGTC President John Wilkinson.
Following the ceremony, attendees will have an opportunity to tour the new building, with guided tours led by students involved in campus organizations.
The Ivester Center represents a continued investment in campus life and student engagement at NGTC, providing a modern space for learning, collaboration, and community connection.
The ribbon cutting is open to the public, and media are invited to attend.
