The California Science Center's new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will tower 20 stories tall.
"This gift is to honor the
, who was passionate about adventure and the pursuit of knowledge, especially in the fields of science and engineering," said Lynda Oschin."It gives me enormous pleasure to see this vision becoming a reality for the millions of young people who will be inspired to reach for the stars." Although the amount was not disclosed, the gift from the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation was the largest the California Science Center has ever received. Combined with the support provided by the State of California and numerous foundations, individuals and corporate donors, the science center has now raised $280 million toward its $400 million goal to cover the past, present and future of Endeavour's display.
"Few institutions have seen this level of generosity, and we are tremendously grateful to Mrs. Lynda Oschin for the unparalleled gift," said Rudolph."Their early contribution was catalytic in bringing Endeavour to the California Science Center, and we are forever thankful for this additional commitment that has propelled us forward to groundbreaking on the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center."Other major donors include The Ahmanson Foundation, Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation, Weingart Foundation and Ibrahim El-Hefni Technical Training Foundation.
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