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The cutting of the ribbon at the Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons dedication. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

Gallery: Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons Dedication

November 3, 2018 by Nicholas Cromwell

The Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons was officially dedicated during a ribbon cutting ceremony. Ray Hansen attended the ceremony honor his wife Nancy’s life and values.

The cutting of the ribbon at the Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons dedication. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Ray Hansen surrounded by Dr. John Weaver, Dr. Money and Jim Orr after he spoke at the reading commons dedication. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Ray Hansen shared his sentimental thoughts and stories of him and his wife at the reading commons dedication. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

Ray Hansen receives a memorial plaque of the 1950 Refrigerator Bowl team.
Bob Bailey looks through the players in the 1950 Refrigerator Bowl Football team. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Dr. Money spoke during the dedication of the Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

Terry Childers enjoying conversation at the Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons dedication. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Dr. Money spoke during the dedication of the Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
The cutting of the ribbon at the Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons dedication. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

Jim Orr, VP of Advancement spoke during the dedication of the Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Ray Hansen shared his sentimental thoughts and stories of him and his wife at their reading commons dedication. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
The room was filled for the Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons Dedication. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

Ray Hansen shared his sentimental thoughts and stories of him and his wife at the reading commons dedication, tearing up while speaking. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
On the front row Dr. John Weaver, Dr. Royce Money and Jim Orr listen to the dedication of the Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Together at the deication of the Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons, Ray Hansen (left) stands next to Ricki Hansen, Marcia Bailey and Bob Bailey. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

Essie and Dr. Terry Childers standing together at the Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons Dedication. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
The ribbon for the Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons dedication. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
Ray Hansen and Bob Bailey stand together at the dedication of the Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

The Nancy and Ray Hansen opening ceremony and ribbon cutting. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
The new reading space has a commemorating plaque to Nancy and Ray Hansen. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)
The Nancy and Ray Hansen Reading Commons gives students a new place to read and learn. (Photo by Nicholas Cromwell)

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About Nicholas Cromwell

Nicholas is a senior accounting and finance major from Dallas.

Being an accounting major, I don't spend all of my time crunching numbers but spend a lot of my free time outside, adventuring. Specifically I enjoy cycling, mountain biking, hiking, hunting, camping, sports of all kinds, and taking photos of these things. However, sometimes I also spend my time inside, cooking! I prefer to do my adventuring with other people who like to adventure because adventuring with people is much more memorable.

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