SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Hueber-Breuer Construction Co., Inc. of Syracuse has pledged $250,000 to the Campaign for ESF, the largest fundraising initiative in the history of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF).
The donation will support ESF initiatives that include unrestricted scholarships; the Timbuctoo Program, which is committed to increasing awareness, access, and opportunity in environmental fields for high school-aged youth from “systemically marginalized” communities; the construction-management degree program; and conservation efforts on the Onondaga Lake watershed.
Hueber-Breuer’s donation continues its longstanding partnership with ESF, the college said in its announcement.
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“Hueber-Breuer’s investment in ESF is an investment in our students’ futures. We’re thankful for their belief in the power of education and shared values of sustainability, innovation, and community impact,” ESF President Joanie Mahoney said in the announcement.
Founded in 1872, Hueber-Breuer is a sixth-generation, family-owned firm that offers services in construction management, design-build, and general contracting services across the region.
Speaking at the campaign launch, Andy Breuer, president of Hueber-Breuer and a member of the ESF College Foundation board of directors, emphasized the importance of investing in ESF’s mission.
“ESF has relevance on both a global and local scale. I know that when we support ESF, we’re investing in passionate young people who are engaged in the fight against climate change and other global environmental issues,” Breuer said. “We’re also investing in a practical, well-equipped workforce — as evidenced by the outstanding ESF graduates who work for Hueber-Breuer. For me, ESF represents legacy, practicality, relevance, problem solving, value, and opportunity.”
The donation comes as ESF embarks on its $40 million Campaign for ESF, which aims to expand student access, enhance campus-learning environments, and advance critical research, the college said.
