A mural based on the Periodic Table of the Elements is the focal point for the lobby a new chemistry building opened in 2007 on the WMU campus. Okemos, Mich., artists Amy Baur and Brian Boldon created the signature artwork, titled “Knowledge Made Matter,” using a blend of high-resolution photography and the traditional architectural materials of ceramics and glass. The piece is also a fund-raiser for WMU’s “Elemental Fund,” which helps prevent students from interrupting their studies due to personal or financial difficulties. Donors may select an element to “buy” with a donation in the amount of $500, $1,000, $5,000 or $10,000.
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