CAPITAL PROJECTS

Science Center
Scheduled to open in September 2003. The new 63,000 sq. ft. Science Center will house the Department of Natural Sciences, composed of chemistry, biology and physics, on three full floors. A greenhouse and faculty/student research space will be located on the roof. Over 5,000 sq. ft. of space will be available for meetings, study, and faculty/student interaction. Other highlights include a state-of-the-art multimedia lecture hall, technology-enhanced classrooms of various sizes, a computer classroom, and additional computer access throughout the building.

Other Capital Needs
The Kennedy Science Building will be converted into classroom space. The Hagan Campus Center will undergo renovations to better serve the needs of the student body and the campus. Plans for an addition to the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, for Campus Ministry offices and meeting space, are also being considered. A multi-purpose field for football and lacrosse will be constructed to alleviate the wear and tear on the natural turf field. This synthetic turf field will allow for a repositioning of the baseball field for competitive purposes, which will enable the soccer field to be situated completely on the outfield turf. The College is also considering the construction of two new practice fields on the recently acquired property at the north end of campus for varsity and intramural use.

ENDOWMENT
The endowment supports student scholarships, financial aid, specialized learning institutes, and miscellaneous initiatives. Financial aid awards will ensure that an Assumption education will be accessible to students from all economic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. With the dramatic increase in the percentage of students needing and receiving financial aid awards (89 percent), endowment funds are critical in helping provide budget relief. Merit scholarship awards enable the College to attract accomplished students with significant potential for collegiate success. They enhance the academic climate, which helps the College enhance its reputation. All five of the College’s Fulbright Scholarship award winners over the past two years were also merit scholarship recipients.

ANNUAL FUND
The Centennial Campaign will include the 2002-2006 Annual Funds. Funds received through the Annual Giving program are essential to preserving the financial stability and ensuring the administrative flexibility of the College, allowing for the strengthening of existing programs and services, and the creation of new ones.

To make either a gift or a pledge, or for more information contact Michael Reynolds at 508-767-7332 or
e-mail: reynolds@assumption.edu