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A Bright Future Rapidly approaching its 150th academic year, Shorter University is moving forward toward an exciting future. “In August 2022, Shorter will open our 150th year of offering an engaging academic experience,” said University President Dr. Don Dowless. “Degrees have been granted; lives have been changed; and we have the privilege of looking back over that time and celebrating many memories. This significant milestone is also important because it challenges us to look to the future.” Learning Spaces Transformed Central to the University’s future-focus is its SUForward Campaign, which is raising support for student scholarships and transforming learning spaces on campus. The most recent example is Shorter’s General Chemistry Lab, which was renovated this summer. The upgraded lab space features state-of-the-art fume hoods and equipment, hospital-grade floors with University branding, and dry erase walls for instruction. “The renovations resulted in a brand 4
new facility equal to any other facility at any other school,” Dr. Dowless said. “It’s amazing to see the growth and the changes happening here,” said senior Ecology and Field Biology major and Chemistry minor Chip Williams. “The renovations give us a sense of pride in Shorter University and in the Science Department. The improved space helps us want to come to lab every day.” The General Chemistry Lab is the fourth science lab Shorter has renovated since 2015. “The investment of donors is allowing us to build a new science building from the inside out while preserving the historic nature of Rome Hall,” Dr. Dowless said. Another priority of the SUForward Campaign was the renovation of the University’s on-campus theatre, and Shorter celebrated the renovation and renaming of that space in 2019. The renovated space is now the J.W. Tiscornia Studio Theatre adigeorgia.com
