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HONOLULU—Mon., Feb. 26, 2007—Chaminade University of Honolulu dedicated its newly-renovated introductory wet laboratory in Henry Hall today, naming it Frear Laboratory in recognition of the generous contribution made by the Mary D. and Walter F. Frear Trust to the project. “The new lab will benefit Chaminade students in their quest for the knowledge and technological skills they will need to meet tomorrow’s opportunities in pre-medical studies, forensic science and biology,” said Dr. Sue Wesselkamper, president of Chaminade University.
Built in 1927 Henry Hall has housed classrooms, a chapel, an army hospital and science labs. The original laboratory area that is now Frear Laboratory was constructed 38 years ago and was top of the line in the early 70s, but by the turn of the millennium, it needed major repairs and renovation. Also students majoring in science at Chaminade had increased by 100% since 2005.
Supported by a grant in 2004 of $250,000 from the Mary D. and Walter F. Frear Trust, Chaminade was able to construct a new state-of-the-art introductory wet laboratory with chemical and general storage areas. To date, Chaminade University has raised $25,455,000 in capital commitments toward its Transformations campaign, which includes funding to renovate two science laboratories in Henry Hall. With more than $12 million in non-capital commitments, the total for the campaign is $37,455,000.
“We take stewardship of the gifts and grants given to this University seriously,” said Wesselkamper. This occasion gives representatives of the trust and opportunity to see with their own eyes what has transformed here and the wonderful results produced by the trust’s gift. It also gives us occasion to humbly say – thank you!”
Frear Trust Distribution Committee members attending the dedication were Sharon McPhee, Chair, Katherine Anderson, Bank of Hawaii Vice President, and Paula Boyce, AVP & Grants Administrator for Bank of Hawaii. Appointed by Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 to serve as Territorial Governor, Walter Frear devoted his life to serving the people of Hawaii. Walter and his wife Mary Dillingham established the trust in 1936 to provide funds for education, literary and social welfare purposes.
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Frear Sign Unveiling Dr. Lee Goff, Chaminade University of Honolulu interim dean of natural sciences and mathematics, unveils the Frear Laboratory classroom plaque marking the dedication of the University's new introductory wet lab with the help of Sharon McPhee, Frear Trust distribution committee chair. |
