The Donald & Patricia Schneider Family Hall building opened on the St. Norbert College campus this fall.

A striking new addition to the St. Norbert College campus opened its doors to students this fall: the Donald & Patricia Schneider Family Hall, a 45,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art home for the Donald J. Schneider School of Business & Economics.

The building stands along the banks of the Fox River at the western end of the Claude Allouez Bridge, a crossing used by thousands of vehicles and pedestrians each day. Designed by Workshop Architects of Milwaukee and brought to life by Miron Construction, the facility is more than an investment in infrastructure. It represents St. Norbert College’s commitment to educating ethical, forward-thinking leaders for northeast Wisconsin and beyond.

“The opening of Donald & Patricia Schneider Family Hall marks a transformative moment for the College,” said Laurie Joyner, President of St. Norbert College. “Its design helps actualize our mission of educating business leaders who think critically, act ethically, and lead with a commitment to the common good.”

The new facility features sixteen classrooms, three conference rooms, thirty-two office spaces, along with seventeen inviting spaces for both individual and collaborative study. Each space is thoughtfully designed to foster dynamic, engaging learning experiences, and enriching learning environments.

The building is more than a modern academic facility. It also is a return to the college’s roots. St. Norbert College was originally founded in 1898 with a focus on preparing young men for the priesthood. But it quickly began offering classes in business and commerce, recognizing the need for ethical, well-rounded leaders in the marketplace.

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Schneider family, the vision for a new home for business education became reality. Before his death in 2012, Donald J. Schneider was an outstanding leader and visionary in faith, community, and business. Don shared his time and talents with a wide range of academic, industry, business, and community organizations.