03/28/2018College Breaks Ground for Susan and Benjamin Winter Visual Arts CenterBefore the silver ceremonial shovels broke the earth to officially begin construction of the College's visual arts center March 27, Franklin & Marshall President Daniel R. Porterfield thanked and...Franklin & Marshall College offers students a hands-on education that emphasizes close relationships with faculty. Students flourish in a supportive community that treats them as an individual, and their successes continue long after F&M. The College is a national leader in launching students and alumni to opportunities where they make a difference in the community and the world.Peter DurantineWith demolition of Herman Arts Building underway in the background, donors, students, alumni, staff, faculty, architects and construction managers and College officials prepare to break the ground. From left to right: senior Emily Stein, Tom Murray, project manager, Robyn Piggott, chief of staff and secretary of the College, Chris McVoy and Steven Holl, architects, Sue Washburn 73, Board chairman, Ben Winter 67 and Susan Winter, F&M President Daniel R. Porterfield, Colleen Weis 85, Provost Joel Martin, sophomore Sokhna Samb, Professor of Film and Media Studies Dirk Eitzen and Associate Professor of Art History and Department Chair of Art & Art History Kostis Kourelis.Art and Art HistoryCampusFilm and Media Studies