The Dr. Richard and Leslie Ridenour Science Center Addition project called for the transformation of the existing 50+ year-old science building into an open, student-focused learning center. The updated facility was necessary to accommodate growth in Marian’s STEM programs, such as biology, chemistry, forensic science and math. Student and staff input was considered in the facility planning to ensure that the requirements of a 21st-century learning environment were met to both attract and retain students. In addition to serving the students and staff of Marian University, the new facility will also be used for the Upward Bound Math and Science Program (UBMS), a program designed to educate and assist local first-generation and low-income high school students with graduation, transition to college, and the pursuit of post-secondary degrees in Math and Science.
Partnerships in Education | Building Tomorrow with Marian University's Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program: Beneath the Hard Hat® Press & Blog 08.01.2023
Marian University's UBMS Summer Academy leaves lasting impacts from hands-on student experiences with C.D. Smith Construction in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Congratulations, 2019 BUILD Wisconsin Award Winners! | Beneath the Hard Hat® Press & Blog 09.03.2019
C.D. Smith was the only contractor to have THREE winning entries in the 2019 BUILD Wisconsin Awards: 7SEVENTY7, Marian University of Wisconsin's Dr. Richard and Leslie Ridenour Science Center Addition, and Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.'s Oostburg Facility.
The Dr. Richard and Leslie Ridenhour Science Center Addition project called for the transformation of the existing 50-plus-year-old science building into an open, student-focused learning center. The updated facility was necessary to accommodate growth in Marian University's STEM programs. Student and staff input was considered in the facility planning to ensure that the requirements of a 21st-century learning environment were met to both attract and retain students.
In addition to serving the students and staff of Marian University, the new facility will also be used for the Upward Bound Math and Science Program (UBMS). This program is designed to educate and assist local first-generation and low-income high school students with graduation, transition to college and the pursuit of post-secondary degrees in math and science.
C.D. Smith Construction would like to thank Marian University, along with its partner contractors, project team and skilled craft workers for making this project a success.