Naming Opportunities
Your Legacy,
Their Gateway
Be part of something lasting, beyond walls.
The Cofrin Technology and Education Center (CTEC) is more than a building—it’s a spark for change. Every space within CTEC is designed to connect community to campus, foster collaboration and ignite innovation. By lending your name to this transformative project, you’re not just funding spaces—you’re shaping futures. This is your chance to rise beyond walls and create a legacy that empowers generations of Phoenix leaders.
How Naming Gifts Work
Naming opportunities begin with gifts of $25,000. Gifts may be fulfilled over a period of up to five years or designated in one's estate plans.
$25,000–$40,000: Foundational Spaces
Spaces that support well-being, creativity and collaboration: Small rooms, huddle rooms, studies, small studios
| Room | Number Available | Square Feet |
|---|---|---|
| Huddle Room | 18 | 72 / 90 |
| Individual Studies | 12 | 64 |
| Wellness & Lactation Rooms | 4 | 100 |
| Small Studios & Project Rooms | 9 | 150 |
$50,000–$100,000: Enhanced Learning Spaces
Student-centered classrooms and studio environments used daily across CTEC: medium meeting rooms, special-use studios
| Room | Number Available | Square Feet |
|---|---|---|
| Medium Meeting Rooms | 2 | 250 |
| Small Living Room (Staff Priority) | 1 | 210 |
| Active Learning Classroom | 1 | 500 |
| Production Studio | 1 | 400 |
$250,000–$300,000: Signature Academic Spaces
High-impact learning and research spaces central to CTEC’s mission: classrooms, labs, research rooms, signature academic spaces
| Room | Number Available | Square Feet |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Scholarship Lab | 1 | 1,200 |
| First Nations Classroom | 1 | 540 |
| Instruction/Training Classroom | 1 | 1,050 |
| PhoeniXR Lab | 1 | 850 |
| Signature Conference Room | 1 | 600 |
| Archives Processing Workroom | 1 | 1,116 |
| Archives Collection | 1 | 5,499 |
| Archives Research Room | 1 | 1,337 |
| Archives Lab Classroom | 1 | 1,260 |
$500,000–$1,000,000: High-Visibility Public Spaces
Prominent, community-facing spaces used for events, tours and daily engagement: Large public areas, terraces, open seating
| Room | Number Available | Square Feet |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Roof Terrace | 1 | — |
| Outdoor Classroom & Native Planting Garden | 1 | — |
| Open Seating & Stacks (floors 4–5) | 2 | 9,450 |
| Open Seating & Stacks (floor 3) | 1 | 9,450 |
| Living Room | 1 | 2,800 |
| First Nations Gathering & Reception | 1 | 1,090 |
| Overlook Reading Room | 1 | 3,150 |
| The Learning Center | 1 | 2,100 |
| Open Collaboration | 1 | 2,186 |
| Three Sisters Café Seating Area | 1 | 2,500 |
$2,000,000+: Landmark Opportunities
Transformational naming that offers enduring visibility and welcomes the community: Landmark entry spaces
| Room | Number Available | Square Feet |
|---|---|---|
| Lobby (Main Entry) | 1 | 3,375 |
Explore Naming Options
The Cofrin Technology and Education Center is designed to showcase student success, interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement. Naming a space is a meaningful way to celebrate your values and support the next generation of scholars, thinkers and leaders.
Spaces by Floor
Your name—or the name you choose to honor—will be proudly displayed, creating a lasting tribute to your values and vision. Naming rights are available in spaces on all five floors of the CTEC building.
- Main Floor: Café, Collaborative Spaces, First Nations Education
- Second Floor: Research Commons, Digital Scholarship Lab, learning Center
- Third Floor: Reception Area, Administrative Offices & Green Roof Terrace
- Fourth Floor: Archives & Area Research Center
- Fifth Floor: Grand Overlook, Multipurpose Rooms & Study Areas
Named With Gratitude
We honor the generous donors whose gifts are already shaping the Phoenix experience within the Cofrin Technology and Education Center. Additional opportunities are in conversation and may be reflected here as commitments are finalized.
- 1923 Fund Research Commons
- Ganyard Service Point/Desk
- Wochinske Consult Room
- Schneider Foundation Consult Room
- Miller Group Study Room
- Breakthrough Fuel Break Room
- Beinlich Group Study Room
Beyond Construction
Ensuring stewardship, sustainability, and vibrant campus life.
While the State of Wisconsin is funding construction of the Cofrin Technology and Education Center, private philanthropy ensures the building thrives long after the doors open. Naming gifts will:
- Help maintain and preserve the building for generations of students
- Address essential upkeep and long-term facility needs
- Support active research, teaching, and hands-on learning initiatives
- Activate the space through library programming and community engagement.
Your investment ensures CTEC is not only built – but sustained, energized, and filled with opportunity. Together, we will create a welcoming hub where innovation, discovery, and collaboration flourish.
Let's Plan Your Legacy
Explore how you can lend your name to a space that shapes tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, contact our Advancement team at 920-465-2074 or foundation@uwgb.edu.