Lead donors William W. Smith Jr. ’69, Dieva Smith, and College President Bradley J. Lingo ’00 display a painting of the Smith Hall of Technology and Science created by artist and alumna Morgan (Broome ’19) Lees at the building’s dedication in September.
A Landmark Reborn:
College Unveils the Smith Hall of Science and Technology
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n Sept. 12, Grove City College rechristened the campus’ oldest – and newest – academic building at a dedication ceremony for the Smith Hall of Science and Technology.
College officials, along with lead donors and the new building’s namesakes, William W. Smith Jr. ’69 and his wife Dieva Smith, were on hand to celebrate a new era in science and technology education at the Grove and the completion of the biggest capital project in College history. The two-year renovation and expansion of the former Rockwell Hall of Science, which was built 94 years ago, cost nearly $50 million, all of it raised from private donors as part of Impact 150: The Anniversary Campaign for Grove City College, a multi-year effort to raise $185 million for scholarships and campus improvements. The work included a full renovation of all four floors of Rockwell Hall, a complete redesign of just about everything except the building’s iconic tower, and the construction of a connector linking it to STEM Hall. The result is 100,000 square feet of space dedicated to discovery and serving some of Grove City College’s fastestgrowing majors and strongest programs.
We can scarcely imagine the future that those who study in this building will help to create.