Named in honor of Allegheny trustee emeritus Robert A. Vukovich ’65 and his wife, Laura, who made the largest gift in the College’s history. The 40,000-square-foot facility was created for teaching theatre, communications and related disciplines. It includes the Gladys Mullenix Black ’54 Theatre, a 250-seat theater for hosting performances and public events, the Barbara Robinson ’48 Green Room, the Dorothy Brennen Miller ’39 Lobby, rehearsal and instructional spaces, technologically advanced video production facilities, the Lee and Sue O’Connor Idleman ’55 Production Wing, and related support spaces including faculty offices, dressing rooms, and scene and costume shops.
In keeping with the College’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the center was built into a hillside to increase its energy efficiency, includes expansive windows and skylights that provide passive solar heating and lighting, and features a rooftop garden, Laura’s Garden Terrace, which provides insulation and absorbs rainwater.
The Vukovich Center is the home of: