Âé¶¹¾«Æ· is pleased to announce that the chemistry lab in Peters Science Hall will soon be renovated, thanks to a $100,000 pledge from Barbara A. Hauptli ’54.
“I am all for supporting the sciences. That is the future,� Hauptli said. “I think small, faith-based schools are the backbone of the country. I’m just so proud of Kansas Wesleyan and what it does. It is a wonderful asset to Salina.�
The renovation of the chemistry lab is part of Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s focus on its science, technology, engineering and math programs. Âé¶¹¾«Æ· students select majors in these areas at a rate of 60 percent. Thanks to Hauptli and other supporters, students will have top-quality labs paired with the small classes and hands-on experiences that have long characterized Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s program.
Hauptli is a long-time Âé¶¹¾«Æ· supporter. She has served on the Board of Trustees, including as the chair of the Institutional Advancement Committee, which guided the more than $6 million capital campaign for the Student Activities Center. She received the Alumni Service Award in 2006 and is a member of Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s Pioneer Society.
Kansas Wesleyan is hosting a visit day on Dec. 1 where prospective Science, Technology, Engineering and Math students can experiment with some of the new equipment made possible through recent fundraising efforts. Contact the Admissions Office at (785) 833-4305 or visit www.kwu.edu/visit.