Summer Tour - Wednesday, June 21

University of St. Thomas - Schoenecker Center

The Schoenecker Center will help St. Thomas meet the rapidly evolving needs of the community and employers by enabling collaborative, interdisciplinary education that incorporates diverse viewpoints into students’ work. The five-level building will house three academic areas (Arts, Engineering and Sciences) and everything from engineering high bays and science labs to musical performance spaces and art galleries. It will also include St. Thomas’ Centers for Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Water Justice, an emerging media newsroom, and robotics labs.

The center will also redefine the university’s look along Summit Avenue, where it will adjoin the O’Shaughnessy Science Hall, home to several engineering, math and science departments. Designed with input from various corporate industry partners, the center will foster more collaboration among students who otherwise may not have worked together in a typical university setting. It will also provide learning, meeting and performance spaces for local K-12 schools and community organizations.

Thanks to our tour guides and attendees for a fantastic summer project tour!