Faber-Lowerre Graphic Design Center Unveiled

06/16/2007

New Graphic Design Center Dedicated on North Campus

On May 12, 2007, Franklin College unveiled the new Faber-Lowerre Graphic Design Center, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to graphic design, photography, and film editing. Made possible by two Franklin families, the Fabers and the Lowerres, the Center boasts sleek new Intel iMacs loaded with the latest professional graphics-specific software. The Center is also equipped with an A1 Plotter, two digital projectors, a color laser printer, and a hi-resolution scanner.

The Center is the result of a friendship—a friendship that evolved into a shared commitment to contribute to the Franklin community. The Lowerres and the Fabers met through their children, Marc Faber ‘07 and Lavinia Lowerre ’06, both of whom graduated from Franklin. (In fact, it was Marc and Lavinia who pointed out the need for a Graphic Design Lab to their parents.) The passion that Paul Lowerre ’75, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and his wife Ursula Gentile Lowerre ’76 feel for Franklin inspired Claus and Violetta Faber. Together, the two families decided to make possible a new learning facility dedicated to the graphic arts located on the North Campus.

At the dedication President Nielsen noted, “The Graphic Design Center is a remarkable addition to our teaching facilities, and it has been made possible because of the generosity, support, and vision of two families.”

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