$1 Million Gift for Chapel at Pitt-Bradford

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has received a $1 million gift from anonymous donors in honor of Harriett B. Wick to build an interfaith chapel on campus. The announcement was made at a luncheon for potential donors where the design of the chapel was also unveiled.
“We are delighted and honored to receive this gift,” said Dr. Livingston Alexander, university president. “This lead gift will enable us to secure the balance of funds needed to build this chapel.”

The chapel, which has been part of the university’s master plan for several years, will be located on the west side of the campus, overlooking the Tunungwant Creek. The building will intentionally be set apart from other buildings, thus reinforcing the perception of its unique use as a place for spiritual reflection and campus community prayer. The location overlooking the stream was chosen specifically for its woodland setting. Albert Filoni president of MacLachlan, Cornelius and Filoni Architects Inc. of Pittsburgh designed the chapel, which university officials hope to break ground on in the fall. The firm also designed the renovation and expansion of the Frame-Westerberg Commons and Blaisdell Hall on campus.


Pictured, Andy Fortna of MacLachlan, Cornelius & Filoni Inc., far left, discusses elements of a chapel to be built at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford with, from left, Jacquelyn Jones; Pauline Higie; Dr. James K. Evans, vice president and dean of student affairs; William F. Higie; and Howard Fesenmyer.
(Photos Courtesy of Pitt-Bradford)