During the last year, as steel beams reached from the earth to support concrete, limestone and glass, the college’s worldclass, interdisciplinary science complex moved from vision toward reality. Those beams soon will support innovative, nationally recognized science programs that recently have won grants from such organizations as the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Those limestone walls will house science majors who now make up 20 percent of Dickinson’s student body and have earned Fulbright, Goldwater and Udall scholarships.

But there’s more work to be done.

As you can see, much of the architectural vision has yet to go from two dimensions to three. The laboratories and classrooms where students will bridge disciplines to tackle global warming, nanotechnology and bioinformatics require more than an architect’s pen. They need the commitment of alumni and parents who share the college’s vision.

Funded primarily by private support, the new science complex is a central goal in the First in America campaign. Donors already have given $31 million to the project, but—just like the construction itself— we’re not finished yet.

See photos of the new science complex

Naming Opportunities

The science campus, the first and second halls of the keystone building and the 80-seat lecture hall have been named, but there are still many opportunities to put your name on the future of science at Dickinson.

$10,000 Animal Labs; Habitat Rooms; Lab Support Rooms
$25,000 Faculty Offices; Operating Rooms; Student Alcoves
$50,000 Instrument Rooms; Student Conference Areas; Research Labs
$100,000 Scientific Support Zone; Research Laboratory
$150,000 Classrooms; Surgery Suite
$200,000 Selected Teaching Laboratories; Student Lounge
$250,000 Teaching Laboratory; Animal Behavior Suite
$500,000 Center Courtyard; Science Complex Reading Room
$1,500,000 Atrium and Lobby