TITUSVILLE COUPLE HONORS SON’S MEMORY WITH GIFT TO ETC AT PITT-TITUSVILLE

Caption for photo: Robert and Schellart Joyce of Titusville stand next to the plaque in the MAC classroom that bears the name and likeness of their son, Alex Joyce. The classroom is on the second floor in the J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union at the Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville. 

TITUSVILLE – Robert T. and Schellart H. Joyce of Titusville made a major gift to support the Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville in memory of their son, Alex. 

“We are grateful to Bob and Schelly Joyce for the generous gift they made in memory of their son,” said Rick Esch, Pitt-Titusville president. “Not only does their generosity help to keep the memory of Alex alive, but it also will benefit students at ETC who are pursuing an education and learning skills that will enable them to make a significant contribution to our community.” 

The new MAC classroom, which is located in the newly renovated J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union, was dedicated in memory of Alex Joyce. 

A plaque in the classroom reads: “This classroom is dedicated in honor of Alex, whose love for mechanics and unwavering curiosity continue to inspire future generations. May every student who learns here carry forward his enthusiasm, craftsmanship and spirit of innovation.” 

The new classroom, located on the second floor of the Student Union, was one of several newly renovated spaces in the building unveiled to the public during a ribbon cutting and campaign celebration in late April on campus. 

The new MAC classroom was designed to bridge the gap between theory and hands-on application. Overlooking the state-of-the-art Peter C. Rossin Manufacturing Center, the MAC classroom will give students an immersive educational experience that integrates technical instruction with real-time manufacturing processes.