Hydrite Chemical Co. Makes Renovations Possible $150,000 gift will improve chemistry facility for students Released: May 23, 2005 Hydrite Chemical Co. has generously donated $50,000 to help the Marquette University Department of Chemistry kickoff a $2 million fundraising campaign to renovate Marquette's chemistry lab facilities. Hydrite will give an additional $100,000 over the next two years as certain fundraising milestones are met. "We greatly appreciate Hydrite Chemical Co.'s leadership in our renovation fundraising efforts. Their generosity will make a significant impact on the Marquette education of the next generation of scientists, science teachers, engineers, and health professionals,” notes Dr. Jeanne Hossenlopp, associate professor and chair of the department of chemistry. The $2 million fundraising campaign is part of a larger commitment by the university to renovate the Todd Wehr Chemistry Building. Outside donations will be used exclusively to renovate the second floor of the Wehr Chemistry building, which houses Marquette's general chemistry labs. More than a third of all Marquette undergraduate students will use the labs while at Marquette and the renovation will result in a state-of-the-art learning facility. "Marquette University is a tremendous asset to the community and the State of Wisconsin,” said Mike Honkamp, Vice President of Operations at Hydrite Chemical Co. “We welcome the opportunity to be a part of their future.” A smart classroom on the third floor will be named for Hydrite Chemical Co. to honor their donation. This classroom features computers embedded in 20 desks, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in 21st-century chemistry practices involving computer modeling and analysis, and to simulate real world working situations. For more information, please contact Anne Broeker in the Office of Public Affairs at 414.288.6712. Office of Public Affairs Contacts Christopher Stolarski Media Relations Specialist Phone: (414) 288-1988 Send e-mail