For more than 100 years, St. Catherine University has been blessed with one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation. We want to ensure our place is preserved for generations to come.
We are building flexible faculty research spaces and technologically advanced labs that will enhance our reputation for excellence in the sciences and allow us to be competitive in our recruitment of talented students.
As it approaches its 100th anniversary, we are preserving and updating our beautiful Chapel. Your generosity will help us restore pews and make repairs to the roof, ceiling, and lighting and electrical systems, ensuring it continues to be admired and used for years to come.
Opened in 1927, Mendel has housed our sciences for over 95 years.
More than 2,100 students take classes each year in Mendel.
Mendel space must reflect current teaching methods as well as support future needs.
Early renderings provide insight on refreshed labs.
Early renderings show refreshed student collaboration spaces.
Construction fencing goes up around Mendel as crews prepare to begin the site work.
Excavation progress continues in front of Mendel.
Before the new walkways are poured, crews are setting a system in place to help melt snow when winter comes. The solution works like an in-floor heating system.
Dedicated in 1924, Our Lady of Victory Chapel has been an icon at the heart of campus.
Through years of use, the batchelder tiles are in need for some cleaning.
Through historical preservation methods, we have tested the cleaning.
And were elated by the early results. WOW what an impact!
Door frames are also in need of cleaning.
Can you see the color reveal itself? Imagine the entire interior!
Our first set of window replacements have arrived.
With a skilled install team, they carefully placed the large windows in place.
We are thrilled by the results!
Part of our site work preparation begins with a safety wall so we can continue using the cloister walk during cold weather months.
New Chapel windows are being assembled! These frames are individually measured for each of the 27 window openings.
The pews are on the move as we prepare for the window installations.
Scaffolding begins to rise outside the chapel.
Detailed cleaning of the chapel doorways will remove a century's worth of exposure to the elements while highlighting the intricate detail of the tiles surrounding the blue doors.
In 1928, the Mendel Building was dedicated to providing women with equal education in math and science. It’s only fitting then that the historic building be renovated to create a state-of-the-art facility in which diverse women are prepared to lead the future of STEM.
Supporting our project, Expanding HERizons, will do just that.
