“Where our graduates go out and work in Billings, stay in Billings, stay in Yellowstone County and contribute to us, and it's a very cool thing,” said Toenjes. Those with the MSU Billings Foundation say over 80% of their graduates remain in Montana, and over 50% will stay in Billings.
“We have a lot of students that work down in the hospital, the medical corridor, we have our program and med lab sciences, for which students train here and then go work in the hospitals,” he said. This new building will provide access to learning for science students and future health professionals, he said. We have a cutting-edge molecular research lab, and we're building relationships with our community to do research,” he said. “We have a cutting-edge medical microbiology lab. Toenjes showed MTN News all the newest features, including smart board technology in each classroom, a new greenhouse and cutting-edge labs. The building was built in 1947, and the project involved an expansive renovation to meet the evolving demands of students using the facility and the educational needs. He says it wasn’t an easy endeavor, but those who believe in the mission to bring trailblazing science education to future Montana students never let up. “We’ve had a lot of really good, hard work by a number of individuals from our public or stakeholders, community, all that stuff,” he said. Those with MSUB and the foundation along with other stakeholders celebrated the new building Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception to usher in the new era for science on campus.ĭean Kurt Toenjes has been instrumental in getting the project off the ground back years ago.
BILLINGS- It’s been a dream for science educators at Montana State University Billings, but now it’s a reality.Ī new $17 million, state-of-the-art Yellowstone Science and Health Building, with its sleek gray exterior and expansive classrooms, is now open for future students.
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