Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Technology Center
2010
In March 2010, the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Technology Center opened its doors to Florida Southern students. The center provides students with a space to complete projects, collaborate with their peers, or just relax. It also serves as home to the College's Information Technology Help Desk. The building was named after Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker, the founders of the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Foundation, which has donated funds to multiple small colleges across Florida. Their son John Rinker was present at the center's groundbreaking in 2008.
The Rinker Materials Corporation was a leader in the construction industry and contributed to the foundations of Disney World, Epcot, and countless military bases. Vera Lea was the secretary and treasurer of the business. The Rinkers were avid philanthropists, focusing on education, the arts, and healthcare. Their donations helped to build the technology center at Florida Southern College.
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