The 100 feet separate renovated and unrenovated portions of Gilman Hall, home to the department. In renovated parts of Gilman, large modern fume hoods allow students to perform chemistry experiments in relative ease and comfort. Walls are bright and cabinetry is new and modern. The unrenovated portion is cramped, the fume hoods allow for only limited experiments and lab furniture has the unmistakable markings of years of experimentation that come with a building completed in 1913. Kraus said improving Gilman Hall is a key to his department moving ahead.
Excellent facilities have an effect on recruiting students and top faculty.
That's why renovation of Gilman Hall is at the top of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' fund-raising list. The funds are a small portion of the total cost to renovate these facilities. Campaign money will be combined with grants, state funds and federal money to complete the projects. We want the chemistry department to be the best at any public research university in the country. A major renovation is sought to put a modern face on the program.