The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Governors approved naming the University’s new observatory as the Vollink Family Observatory in recognition of a generous gift and longstanding support from Dennis and Kathy Vollink.Dennis Vollink, a former pilot and engineer for Drury Southwest, dedicated over 40 years to the company before serving as its president until his retirement in 2022. A community leader, he has played a key role in numerous construction projects in Cape Girardeau, including the St. John Henry Newman Center, school expansions, and other local developments