The Gallery Renamed

The Gallery Renamed in Honor of Leonor R. Fuller

On January 24, 2020, the art gallery in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts was officially renamed to honor former trustee Leonor R. Fuller for her advocacy for arts and education.

“When I found out that the gallery was going to be named after me, I cried.” – Leonor Fuller

During her 17 years on the board, Fuller helped guide and support three presidents, worked collaboratively with 11 different trustees, and chaired the board from 2004 to 2006 and 2017 to 2018. Notable college projects which were completed or underway during Fuller’s tenure include the construction of the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts building, the purchase of 54 acres of property for the Center for Continuous Learning at the Hawks Prairie Center, the Health & Wellness Center, and the Craft Brewing & Distilling Center. “The number one rewarding experience [of my tenure] is being part of the evolution of support we have been able to provide our students,” Fuller said. “SPSCC has made it its mission to provide wrap-around services to help students succeed.” ♦

Leonor Fuller and husband Jay Fuller on far right with family.