Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology is in the process of creating a historic tribute timeline that will not only map the history of Parks College and the Institute of Technology (IT), but it will also serve as a tribute to the faculty, staff, and students of both Parks and IT who have made legendary contributions in a variety of industries and communities.

A brushed steel railing will be installed along the east-west hallway of the McDonnell Douglas Hall and there will be reconfigurable displays--photos, newspaper articles, 3-D models, and video displays--that will commemorate specific historic contributions.

The timeline will not only be a fitting tribute to the heritage of Parks College, but it will also serve as an inspiration to the next generations of students who walk through the building and earn their wings. The timeline display will be a tribute to the courage of thousands of individuals who have not only advanced science and technology, but also proved to the world that nothing is impossible.

Graduates of Parks College and the Institute of Technology are encouraged to donate historic artifacts that they may have. The Tribute Timeline is scheduled to open on Saturday, September 29 during the Parks College Open House.

If you would like to donate any 3D artifacts, please contact Susan Bloomfield at 314-977-8431 or blooms@slu.edu.