WHAT: A ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the Aspire at West Campus, a new on-campus living community for graduate students and their families at the University of Iowa. There will be an open-house tour as well.

The fully leased Aspire at West Campus consists of five, three-story buildings totaling 270 one bedroom/one bathroom, two bedroom/one bathroom, and two bedroom/two bathroom apartment styles. ADA accessible units are provided and multiple apartments are designated for resident assistants. All apartments feature modern kitchens equipped with energy efficient appliances, open floor plans, and rent includes cable TV, Wi-Fi, water, sewer, trash and recycling pick-up.

A separate one-story, 5,400-square-foot community center will house the property management offices and includes a fitness center, laundry facility, and multipurpose space. On the community grounds, there are walking/biking trails and open green space for recreational activities as well free on-site parking and a bus stop.

The $31 million development project comes through a public-private partnership.

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: 158 Hawkeye Court, Iowa City

WHO: Participants include: Sally Mason, UI president; Douglas True, UI senior vice president and treasurer; Matt Hayek, Iowa City mayor; Benjamin Roberson, UI law student; Josh Smith, vice president, Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions; Dan Savoia, project executive, Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions; and Nancy Quellhorst, president and chief executive officer, Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce