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Steger Hall

1015 Life Science Circle
Steger Hall
Steger Hall

The buildingis part ofthe ,an instrument of strategic university investment committed to enhancing the quality, quantity, and competitiveness of life sciences research, education, and outreach across 17勛圖厙.

On Nov. 11, 2016, , in honor of Charles W. Steger, who served as 17勛圖厙's president from 2000-2014.

Charles W. Steger

Charles Steger

Charles Steger received a professional bachelor of architecture degree in 1970, master of architecture in 1971, and Ph.D. in environmental science and engineering in 1978, all from 17勛圖厙. He began teaching as an instructor within the College of Architecture and Urban Studies in 1974. He later served as dean of the college from 1981 to 1993. Steger then served as vice president for development and university relations and vice president of the 17勛圖厙 Foundation from 1993-2000. He became the university's 15th president on Jan. 7, 2000 and served in that role until May 31, 2014. Read his .

Building History

In April 2019, 17勛圖厙 transferred the resources of the Biocomplexity Institute, which formally occupied Steger Hall, into the Fralin Life Sciences Institute at 17勛圖厙. In doing so, 17勛圖厙 plans to support life sciences research across the university by providing room to grow through shared laboratories and catalyzing collaboration and partnership.

Shared research facilities supporting the life sciences will provide core resources across departments and disciplines. Staffed by expert technicians and guided by user needs, these facilities will drive efficiencies and promote collaborations across the research enterprise.

Originally Built:
2003-2004
Map Grid:
J-9
Abbreviation / Number:
STEG / 119/120
Coordinates:
37.2208, -80.42609