Onyx Anneau President's Report 2020

Le Fer Lake and its surrounding trail serves as a classroom for ecology students as well as a trailhead to the Wabash Valley trail system. The Mary and Bayless Butler Classroom , made possible by Morg and Nancy Butler Bruck ’69, provides a unique learning environment and venue. A new firepit area will be enjoyed by students and campus guests for years to come.

A new proximity card system, security cameras and LED lighting throughout add to the safety features of Le Fer Hall.

A family foundation’s gift made the Union Health Clinic a reality for SMWC in 2018.

Safety first. New exit signs have been installed as a first step in the Conservatory’s auditorium renovation campaign. Join us! Once complete, this beautiful space will be renamed in honor of Sister Marie Brendan Harvey ’51.

A Lilly Endowment Inc. grant helped usher in Nursing, now the most popular major, at SMWC in 2015. The Hollie and Anna Oakley Foundation and an anonymous donor provided funds to add a master’s program, classrooms and labs.

The Athletic Hall of Fame recognition wall was added to Knoerle Center thanks to the support of Susan Decker and Vicki Kosowsky. An anonymous alumna’s gift provided beautiful trophy cases to display Woods championship trophies.

hanks to the SMWC facilities team, we can do more with campaign gifts. Stretching donor dollars to achieve maximum impact is at the forefront of every capital project decision. With their help, deferred maintenance of historic buildings continues to be addressed, and SMWC buildings and grounds grow more beautiful.

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