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ASU research center named after sustainability donors

Rob and Melani Walton tour a wet lab inside the Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health building named in reconigtion of their long-term commitment to ASU and sustainabilty solutions. (Photo by Deanna Dent/ASU) ASU President Michael Crow announces the new name of ISTB7, the Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health, during the research building's dedication ceremony Tuesday. Two large signs with the new name and a quote by Henry David Thoreau were unfurled on either side of the courtyard. (Photo by Charlie Leight/ASU News) The Waltons thank President Michael Crow after their introduction at the dedication of the Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health. (Photo by Charlie Leight/ASU News) Melani and Rob Walton speak at the ceremony about their involvement. The new building will house the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, the College of Global Futures, the Institute of Human Origins and a number of other sustainability-related groups. It also includes classrooms and a conference center with a 389-seat auditorium. (Photo by Charlie Leight/ASU News) ASU President Michael Crow speaks at the dedication ceremony for ISTB7 on Tuesday morning. A land acknowledgement and Native flute performance kicked off the outdoor event, which was attended by several hundred dignitaries, students, employees and community members. (Photo by Charlie Leight/ASU News) The interior courtyard of the Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health. (Photo by Deanna Dent/ASU) A view of the canal water in the courtyard of the Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health. (Photo by Deanna Dent/ASU) Rob and Melani Walton. (Photo by Deanna Dent/Arizona State University)