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Science Center to be named Zimmer Hall — Harvard Gazette
- Harvard renamed the Science Center on Oxford Street to Zimmer Hall following a $100 million gift from the Zimmer Family Foundation.
- Stuart and Jennifer Zimmer supported kosher dining upgrades as part of the gift.
- The renovation includes upgrades to teaching labs and a lobby transformation as part of Zimmer Hall.
- Hop i Hoekstra, the FAS dean, called the gift pivotal for state-of-the-art science and math teaching.
- Zimmer Hall serves as a hub for undergraduate science and mathematics, housing multiple departments and facilities.
- Alan Zimmer earned his MD in 1956 and helped pioneer CAT and MRI imaging in the U.S.
- Stuart Zimmer described the renaming as an inspiration for future discovery and community.
- The Zimmer gift also supports kosher dining expansion at multiple campus venues.
- The renaming aligns with Harvard’s broader goals to boost science, math teaching and student life.
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