A new era of science teaching, research and learning at Illinois College began as the new Parker Science Building opened for classes. The 46,000 square foot structure, the college’s largest building project to date, houses the biology, physics, chemistry and math departments.
The Parker Science Building was funded through the college’s five-year, $40 million Expectation and Fulfillment Campaign. The building is named for C. Reed Parker, retired chairman of the Illinois College Board of Trustees and generous benefactor of the college.
In addition to state-of-the art teaching laboratories, the building features numerous smaller labs designed for student/faculty research. Many spaces will facilitate interaction among students and faculty, including lounges at the end of each wing and a two-story central rotunda with ample seating.
Computer compatible classrooms, a laser light laboratory, a museum of plant and animal specimens and a learning center all contribute to the building’s modern environment, allowing for the continuing crossover between the sciences. Above it all, on the roof; are a climate controlled greenhouse which can simulate tropical, desert and temperate conditions; and a revolving dome observatory.
- First college building (Beecher Hall-still in use)
- First college classes
- First laboratory science courses
- First baccalaureate degree awarded
- First medical school (1843-1848)
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