On a brisk Jan. 19, doors opened to the new School of Business building at the intersection of Wister and Chew. Just before 8 a.m., the yawns of sleepy students turned into oohs and aahs as they filed into the sweeping atrium of one of the most technologically advanced business school buildings in the nation.

The 87,000-square-foot building was designed to facilitate and support mentoring, teamwork, global perspective, inclusivity, and learning by doing—all elements of a Lasallian business education. Faculty offices are interspersed with customizable classrooms so chance meetings become productive interchanges. Breakout spaces and conference rooms abound. Additional features include a 400-plus seat, two-story auditorium, a sales laboratory, and a café.

According to Gary Giamartino, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Business, the building is a “game changer.”

Philanthropic support has totaled over $13.2 million, including a major gift from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fierko, ’63. Fierko is an alumnus of the business school and a member of the Board of Trustees.

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