Capital Campaign

Logan Breaks Ground on the Fuhr Science Center

On a hot, sunny afternoon, Logan University broke ground on the renovation and expansion of the Fuhr Science Center on its Chesterfield campus. The nearly 48,000-square-foot addition and renovation is made possible thanks to a generous lead gift of $1 million by Arlan W. Fuhr, DC (’61) and Judi Fuhr, CEO of Activator Methods International, as well as gifts from many other generous supporters.

Dr. and Mrs. Fuhr in front of the Fuhr Science Center currently under construction. “I want to thank God for seeing us through the trials, tribulations, the ups and the downs we’ve been through in the last 54 years of building the Activator Technique,” said Dr. Fuhr. “I consider this an opportunity to be able to have this building for future students and the things that will be in it to help them learn.” Logan students celebrate the groundbreaking with Dr. and Mrs. Fuhr. “There’s an old Indian saying: You are blessed that plants the tree knowing you will never sit under the shade,” said Mrs. Fuhr. “We donated to this project to support the thousands of kids that will [learn in this facility] and the millions of patients they will help. That was our goal, and it still is.”

From left to right, Brian Snyder, DC, representing Logan Faculty Senate; trimester 6 Doctor of Chiropractic student Paul Parrish, representing Logan Student Government; Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation; Mrs. Fuhr; Dr. Fuhr; Logan President Clay McDonald, DC (’82), MBA, JD; Chair of Logan’s Board of Trustees Gary Mohr, MS; and Jazmine Newsome, MA, representing Logan Staff Council, break ground on the Fuhr Science Center on May 12. From left to right, Dr. Snyder, Paul, Bob, Mrs. Fuhr, Dr. Fuhr, Dr. McDonald, Gary and Jazmine shovel dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony. “This renovation project not only provides our campus with an enhancement, but more importantly, it represents a major investment in the institution’s continuing commitment to quality experiential learning for our students,” said Dr. McDonald. “This groundbreaking ceremony celebrates day one of the transformation of the Fuhr Science Center.”

From left to right, Olivia Hutchcraft; Carmen Jacoby, DC, former member of Logan’s Board of Trustees; Nan Guebert; Logan assistant professor Gary Guebert, DC, DACBR; and Douglas Gordon, DC enjoy the reception following the Fuhr Science Center groundbreaking. “To the many generous donors who have given to this project, thank you for inviting us into your homes and your offices and for allowing our staff the privilege of sharing this project with you,” said Theresa Fleck, MA, CFRE, CAE, vice president of institutional advancement at Logan University. “Thank you for investing in the work and the mission of Logan University. Gifts of all sizes have made this day possible, and today we recognize the pivotal role you have played in this historic moment.” From left to right, Jason Goodman, DC (’98), PhD, Logan’s director of external clinical rotations and associate professor; Kurt Wood, DC, member of Logan’s Board of Trustees; and Xaivier Tipler, DC (’06), member of Logan’s Board of Trustees and advancement committee, pose for a photo after the groundbreaking ceremony. “The Fuhr Science Center keeps Logan at the forefront of chiropractic and health sciences education and ultimately improves access to extraordinary care for thousands of future patients,” said Gary Mohr, MS, chair of Logan’s Board of Trustees.

Logan students sign the foundation block that will be used in the construction of the Fuhr Science Center. “As future chiropractors, our hands are our lifeline,” said Paul. “The ability to learn with our hands is crucial to becoming confident and competent practitioners. I’m excited that Logan is investing in a facility that will put experiential learning at the forefront.”