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2022年11月16日

科罗拉多州立大学董事会已经批准将校园内一座新的工程大楼命名为欧内斯特·e·Tschannen工程教学与研究大楼，以表彰著名慈善家Tschannen捐赠的1000万美元。

“I’m just thankful that I’m able to help the University,” Tschannen said. “It is beneficial to the whole area and, of course, to the students. 他们有更好的生活，他们有好的工作，感谢大学，他们可以在这里接受良好的教育。 I’m all for that.”

The approval was announced Wednesday, Nov. 16, during a 定期召开的董事会会议.

新建筑将取代老旧的圣克拉拉大厅。 初步计划要求一个超过10万平方英尺的设施，包括教学和研究实验室，可扩展和灵活的教室，更新的设备，以补充现有的硬件，以及小组和跨学科的工作空间。

“We want to have spaces for our students to collaborate and interact,” said Kevan Shafizadeh, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. “That’s really what it’s going to be about, with hands-on equipment.”

97岁的Tschannen最近来到校园参加一个活动，庆祝他对学校的贡献。 他和Shafizadeh以及校园社区的其他成员一起参观了圣克拉拉大厅。

Shafizadeh showed Tschannen the building’s dated rooms and aging equipment, while highlighting what the impact of the new building would mean for student projects, research, and collaboration with industry in developing technological solutions After the tour, Shafizadeh thanked Tschannen for his continued investment in 萨克拉门托 State.  

“This is a wonderful celebration, and I’m glad we’re all here to celebrate Ernest’s gift to 萨克拉门托 State,” Shafizadeh said. “I cannot say in words the impact that this gift will have on not only the students going through our program, but the students that come to campus.”

“Tschannen先生是一位真正的慈善家，他对改变我们学生生活的承诺已经并将继续具有变革性。” ——纳尔逊总统

一座新的工程大楼将是Sac州立大学第二座命名的大楼，也是Tschannen先生的第二座命名礼物。 Tschannen总共向该大学承诺了大约2000万美元，其中包括向Ernest E. Tschannen Science Complex提供的900万美元，该综合体于2019年开放，已经接待了大约1550名天文学课程的学生。  

“Mr. Tschannen is a true philanthropist whose commitment to changing the lives of our students has and will continue to be transformational,” President Robert S. Nelsen said. “His gift to name a new engineering building will contribute to our ability to one day build a modern facility so that we can meet the incredible demand for engineers to solve complex problems we have yet to imagine.

“Thanks to Mr. Tschannen, our students will be well-equipped to innovate, discover, and potentially lead future energy initiatives.”

Following the success of 囊状态’s 正在崛起 全面的筹款活动, Tschannen “recognized the impact of the Science Complex on local learning and was inspired to make a greater impact,” said Antoinette Vojtech, executive director of principal gifts and campaigns for the University.

Vojtech said Tschannen’s motivations for supporting the University include a desire to give his money back to the community where he earned it. Tschannen是瑞士人，20世纪50年代移居美国，在来到萨克拉门托地区之前曾在底特律和明尼阿波利斯生活过。

他是一名机械工程师，同时从事购买住宅物业的爱好。 最终，他成为了一名全职房地产投资者。 除了对Sac州立大学的捐款外，Tschannen还向其他一些事业、组织和教育机构捐款。

“The approval … from the trustees showcases their commitment to the power of philanthropy and their commitment to an individual who truly sees the impact of giving to higher education,” Vojtech said.

负责大学发展的副校长Lisa Cardoza强调了这笔资金对提升整个地区的重要性，包括支持与SMUD、加州移动中心和Placer中心等社区合作伙伴的倡议。 “By allowing us to utilize the space to advance and work alongside key leaders in green technology across the region, 萨克拉门托 State is better positioned to advance faculty and students in crucial STEM fields, most importantly first-generation and underrepresented students.”