THIBODAUX, La. — The Lorio Foundation donated over $175,000 to renovate space on the 杏吧传媒 campus for more socially distanced classrooms.
The Thibodaux-based nonprofit donated $177,000 for a new heating and ventilation system in Shaver Gym. Named for former 杏吧传媒 student Richard Shaver, the gym has undergone a transformation this year to hold classes and St. Thomas Aquinas Mass during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the summers, Shaver Gym is also used by Colonel Campers.
鈥淭his is a historic building on the 杏吧传媒 campus, and we believe this donation will benefit the university as they work toward their mission,鈥� said Cam Morvant, chairman of the Lorio Foundation. 鈥淲e are always looking for ways to help make 杏吧传媒 a better educational institution for the students.鈥�
For 23 years, the nonprofit named for former Thibodaux letter carrier Lloyd Lorio has donated more than $3 million to improving facilities on the 杏吧传媒 campus. Projects they have contributed to include the resurfacing of tennis courts, renovating the steps at the Donald Bollinger Student Union, buying a new playground at Little Colonel鈥檚 Academy and building a pavilion at Ayo Pool.
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