| The amount and quality
of space that students and faculty share to teach, learn
and collaborate is critical to the success of a science
program. At universities across the country, science facilities
of the highest caliber are inviting hubs of activity, offering
spacious classrooms and laboratories with advanced instrumentation.
They also have comfortable lounges, gallery spaces for displaying
research projects, bright interiors, broad hallways and
cozy spaces for small-group study. Stimulated by such an
environment, students seek interaction across disciplines,
which enriches their learning experiences. That's why St.
Edward's University has begun planning for new science facilities.
J.D. Lewis, professor of chemistry says, "St.
Edward's already provides an exemplary science curriculum,
an accomplished faculty and state-of-the-art equipment.
New facilities will enable the School of Natural Sciences
to break free of limitations on program activities, attract
additional highly qualified faculty members, add new areas
of focus, and boost student enrollment."
The new science building facilities will be constructed
in two phases the first for biology and chemistry, the
second for computer science, mathematics and physics.
Together, the facilities will more than quadruple the
available space for science at St. Edward's. An auditorium
will offer a venue for presentations and conferences,
and expanded space will enable St. Edward's to adapt
its programs to incorporate emerging fields such as nanoscience. Groundbreaking for phase one is set for Fall 2004 with
completion planned for Fall 2006. For information on
how to make a gift to support the facilities, contact
the Office of University
Advancement at 800-964-7833 or 512-464-8811. |
