A RIBBON CUTTING RECAP
TU DEDICATES NEW CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY In April 2022, members of the TU Community gathered to celebrate the official opening of the newest building on campus – the Center for Science and Technology. The ribbon cutting ceremony was marked by numerous speeches from faculty, staff and friends with a social hour in the Center’s Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital Atrium. Mitch Blonde, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs kicked off the event with some opening remarks, expressing his gratitude to the many internal and external parties who played a role in the Center’s development. Tiffin’s President, Dr. Lillian Schumacher, then echoed this sentiment and spoke to the varied ways in which the new building would benefit students, faculty and staff alike. Dr. Joyce C. Hall-Yates, recently retired Vice Provost and Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences, as well as Dr. John D. Schupp, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, also expressed their appreciation and further explained the distinct benefit the new space will have on the student body for years to come. Zachary Tomlinson, a student in the School of Arts and Sciences then offered his thoughts on the significance of the event not only for him, but for others studying in similar fields. The ceremony was bookended by Mr. Leonard Clouse, Board of Trustee member and President for the Clouse Construction Corporation and Mr. Matthew Teismann, President of MKC Architects. The pair offered some final remarks from the perspectives of third-party consultants and congratulated TU on the successful completion of the project. “None of this would have been possible without the considerable generosity of our many donors, for whom we are so grateful,” said Dr. Peter J. Holbrook, Provost and Chief Academic Officer. “The opening of the new Center for Science and Technology marks a tremendous leap forward for our University, as our faculty and staff now have access to state-of-the-art teaching facilities and educational tools, which will only enhance the quality of instruction our students receive – thus providing them a more valuable collegiate experience.” Tiffin would like to extend its sincerest thanks to the many and generous donors who helped make the vision for the Center a reality. This occasion would not have been possible without their continued and substantial philanthropy. For more information on how you can impact Tiffin University and the students we serve, call 419.448.3584. Please also visit our Donor Honor Roll in this edition, where we celebrate many individuals and families for their financial contributions. A RIBBON CUTTING RECAP / 26
