PHOTO GALLERY: Grand opening of Everglades University solar energy teaching lab

Everglades University Sarasota campus President Kristi Mollis and Bob Knapik.

Attendees snacked on "green" cupcakes.

Sheila Luke with Catherine Martin-Trujillo and Dr. Lewis Trujillo.

Everglades University graduate Diana Linville with Shane Strum.

Luz and Luis Corcuera tour the school's campus to see the new solar energy devices.

The East County school's campus also features wind turbines.

Everglades University faculty members of David Schelpman and Seeta Singh-Moonilall.

The outdoor solar energy teaching lab features two rows of seating for a show-and-tell atmosphere.

Solar trees are among the $.5 million worth of additions to the university's campus.

The university welcomes the public to visit the new teaching lab to learn more about solar energy.