Washburn Observatory rededication a great success

On September 11, 2009, the College officially rededicated the Washburn Observatory.

We could not have asked for a more beautiful day.  I want to thank all of the architects, construction workers, contractors and the many others at the university, the state and with Isthmus Architecture that made this renovation a true and complete success. 

I also want to thank our speakers at the ceremony:  Jim Lattis, Bob Mathieu and Chuck Snowdon.

Lastly, but certain not the least, I want to again thank our donors - San Orr and the Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation and Steve Skolaski at the Oscar Rennebohm Foundation.  Without their leadership and support, this project would not be possible.

I look forward to the Wednesday night telescope viewings which are back on schedule and to seeing the building in spectacular use by the L&S Honors Program.  Please be sure to see our photos from the event.

- Dean Gary Sandefur

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History of Science, Religious Studies Program relocate

The Department of History of Science moved in August from the Social Science Building to the Bradley Memorial Building on Linden Drive. 

They share the building with the IES Department of Culture, and History and Environment (CHE).  These departments have compatible teaching and research missions along with the Department of Medical History and Bioethics which is located nearby in the Medical Sciences Center.  Co-location of these three departments will provide an opportunity to further develop an academic synergy that was previously not feasible.     

The L&S Religious Studies Program also moved in August from Ingraham Hall to the 7th floor of the Social Science Building to better meet their growing needs.  The main office is located in room 7143.  

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L&S arts & humanities groups complete move to U Club

Earlier this month, a number of L&S arts and humanities programs relocated to 432 East Campus Mall (University Club). 

Those programs moving included the Institute for Research in the Humanities (IRH), the Center for the Humanities, the Arts Institute, the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures and the Director's Office of the Visual Culture Program. 

The space was refurbished to meet the needs of these programs and offers them contiguous space in the arts and humanities area campus.  

 

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