Every campus needs at least one lovely, inviting place where quiet, reflection, reverence, individual expression, and thoughtful exchanges of ideas have a comfortable home. Thanks to the vision, creativity, and talents of the incredible Yaw Chapel Project Team--Judi Lehmann, Janine Holzman, and Ellen Leuders--Yaw Chapel is now such a place once again. It is easy to imagine peaceful contemplation, respectful sharing of ideas, intentional listening, and inspired solo expressions encouraged by the warmth, comfort, and beauty brought to this newly renovated space.

The "Yaw Victories" accomplished through the hard work of this team make for an impressive list. Along with the dedicated help from others including Mary Therese, Peter Gorman, James Poulson, and Jerry Fleming, the whole interior has been freshly painted and reupholstered with heartwarming colors and fabrics. The carpets, flooring, and bathrooms have been thoroughly cleaned (everyone knows what that means when there has been much use for a long time with little cleaning!), and the wood trim in the windows and bench seating has been refurbished (and yes, that meant a LOT of tedious, dust-in-your-face sanding). Unglamorous jobs like cleaning out mile-high piles of paper and storeroom nightmares, as well as adding lighthearted touches like bathroom mirrors with some character, have created an open, pleasant environment that is flexible for many uses.

Yaw Chapel's newly upholstered benches and refurbished wood trim