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Testimonials
I am delighted to contribute to what feels like a second home to me. St. Scholastica boasts an amazing Biology program with a history of excellent instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences. I will never forget the hours I spent in the Science Building and how that time enriched my life. I use those experiences in my work life each day, supervising biohazardous risk compliance in research.
- Tracy Henry, Class of 1998

The entire CSS community, particularly the biology and chemistry departments, gave me the critical foundation on which I am building my future career in dentistry. I wanted to give back the the programs which have given so much to me.
- Kacie Woodis, Class of 2006

I've noticed with some of my classes, such as General Chemistry or Genetics, that the labs are getting crowded. That will change after the Initiative.
- Dan Miller, Biology Major,
Pre-Med





A strategic priority

The Science Initiative is the highest priority of the College's strategic plan. It will cost $15.6 million, of which we are seeking $6 million in private gifts. To demonstrate their belief in and support of the expansion, every member of the Board of Trustees has donated financially to the project.

Leadership

Chair: Sister Kathleen Hofer '63, SMDC Board Chair

Sister Kathleen Hofer '63, SMDC Board Chair

"Ninety percent of St. Scholastica's traditional students will take classes, conduct research, and confer with professors and peers in space created or improved by the Science Initiative."

Sister Kathleen Hofer '63

Co-chairs:

Karen Alworth '82 and Royal Alworth III
Linda Kloss '68
Kristin Ryan '98 and Bob Ryan
Jacqulin Sebastian '89 and Jim Sebastian, M.D.
Louise Town, M.D. '53

Louise Town, M.D. ’53 Co-chair, the Science Initiative

"As an alumna and retired physician, I have made the Science Initiative my highest priority. I hope you will join me in supporting this important effort."

Louise Town '53, M.D

Board of Trustees

Abbot Apter
Sister Mary Odile Cahoon '51, Ph.D.
Ed Crawford '78
Fred de Sam Lazaro '81
Sister Mary Susan DeWitt '67
Christopher (Chris) Dolan '01
Jessica Durbin '98
Sister Lois Eckes '69, Prioress
Larry Goodwin, President
Michael (Mike) Hanson
Sister Kathleen Hofer '63
Al Hunter '97
Mary Ives, Chair
Beth Haenke Just '78
Aleksis Kincaid
David Kuefler '82
John Labosky
Sister Judine Mayerle '64, Ph.D.
Melanie Mogg
Robert (Bob) Ryan
Robert (Bob) Schroeder '75
Jacqulin (Jacquie) Sebastian '89
Dan Seeler '82
Sister Mary Catherine Shambour '51
Donald (Don) Shippar, Vice Chair
Sister M. Sarah Smedman '53, Ph.D.
Elizabeth (Beth) Stauber-Johnson '72, Ph.D.
Hal Strough
Andrew Thelander '03
Louise Town '53, M.D.
James (Jim) Zastrow (MA '99)

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