The Mathile Center for the Natural Sciences

Targeted to open in the fall of 2009, this new student-centered academic research and learning facility will blend trademark hands-on teaching excellence with advanced technology in a functional modern environment. The building will include 21 classrooms, five seminar or conference rooms, 21 laboratories, 34 offices and four storage spaces. The 95,145-square-foot structure will connect the Meyer Hall of Science with the Robertson-Evans pharmacy building.

The Mathile Center is named for Clayton and Mary Ann Mathile, who initiated the campaign to construct the center by pledging $5 million, plus an additional $5 million in matching funds.

Clayton Mathile, BSBA ’62, spent seven years with the Campbell Soup Company before joining The Iams Company in 1970. The Mathiles became sole owners of Iams in 1982 and then sold the company to Proctor & Gamble in 1999.

The Mathiles formed the Mathile Family Foundation in 1998 as a vehicle for sharing the many blessings of their business success. The foundation strives to foster hope, inspire change and impact children in need. Mary Ann is the foundation’s CEO, board chair and treasurer; Clayton and all five of their children are represented on the board of trustees of the foundation.

Tours Now Available

Contact Rich Borowski at 419-772-2041 or r-borowski@onu.edu

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