When discussing the new Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing at Pima Community College’s downtown campus, many people have made a case for economic promise, but I see more value in personal engagement.
This is a place where we come together with a passion for craft and technology. The architecture creates a framework for inspiration, connection and aspiration. It is shaped by our community’s rich past and will help form our collective future. It is a tool for all of us to be contemplative and active, making meaningful contributions to the world around us. It facilitates learning and growing, individually and together, and at all stages. It’s a place we work on in faith and with great hope. With a deep desire to benefit those we have yet to meet. It’s a place to give generously and a…