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More than 150 esteemed guests\u2014including Saddle River Mayor Albert J. Kurpis and other state and town officials, members of the SRDS Board of Trustees, parents, administrators, faculty, and Head of School Jalaj Desai\u2014gathered on campus to celebrate the opening of the extraordinary new facility.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
The ceremony began with the moment everyone had been waiting for: Dr. Kristen Walsh officially cut the ribbon, marking the opening of the building that bears her name. A current SRDS parent, Dr. Walsh and her family played a pivotal role in making the vision for the new center a reality through their extraordinary support of the school.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The celebration continued with the presentation of a ceremonial key to Dr. Walsh by her husband, Dr. Francis Walsh, symbolizing both the significance of the occasion and the family’s lasting contribution to the SRDS community. Remarks throughout the ceremony reflected the sense of pride and gratitude surrounding the project. Board of Trustees President Wes Powell, Saddle River Mayor Albert Kurpis, and Head of School Jalaj Desai each shared their appreciation for the many individuals whose vision, generosity, and dedication brought the project to life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The building itself tells that story. Designed to bring together science, entrepreneurship, technology, creativity, and collaboration, the Dr. Kristen Walsh Hall of Science and Entrepreneurship provides students with opportunities to learn in ways that extend well beyond the traditional classroom. Among its highlights is a state-of-the-art business center equipped with Bloomberg Financial Terminals, where students can explore business concepts, develop entrepreneurial thinking, and engage with real-world financial data, ideas, and challenges. The facility also features fully equipped science laboratories and modern learning spaces designed to support hands-on exploration, inquiry, and problem-solving. The beautifully appointed Bryan S. Hekemian \u201983 Admissions Center and dedicated spaces for robotics, innovation, and flexible collaboration further expand the possibilities, giving students room to experiment, build, problem-solve, and work together.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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