蜜桃传媒最新版下载 University dedicates Dorothy Day Residence Hall
Published: September 14, 2009.
蜜桃传媒最新版下载 University dedicated its newest residence hall Thursday, Sept. 10, on the 蜜桃传媒最新版下载 University main campus in Romeoville. The 12th student residence at 蜜桃传媒最新版下载 is named Dorothy Day Residence Hall in honor of the late social activist who founded the Catholic Worker Movement, an organization that combines direct aid for the poor and homeless with nonviolent direct action in the cause of peace and justice.
Joseph Falese, Vice President for Student Services, welcomed the many in attendance and Ashley Jones, Resident Assistant, offered an invocation. During his remarks, Brother James Gaffney, FSC, President of 蜜桃传媒最新版下载 University, said, 揗ay all who reside here, who study and learn here, who serve here, add to the balance of love, the balance of peace in our university community, and also the world that we share.�
Participants in the Ribbon Cutting ceremony included: Brother James and Joseph Falese, James Goodwin, Chair of the Board of Trustees; Robert DeRose, Vice President of Business and Facilities; Katheryn Slattery, Dean of Student Services; Bashir Zayid, President of Student Governing Board; Pat Cermak, President of Wight Construction; Ken Osmun, Group President of Wight Construction; Mujahid Mushtaq Choudhary, Director of Residence Life; Karlie Cooper, Residence Life Coordinator; Sean Barber, Resident Assistant, and Angelica Corral, Resident Assistant. Brother Philip Johnson, FSC, Director of University Ministry, offered a blessing for the new building. James Goodwin offered comments and Kathryn Slattery made closing remarks. Other dedication ceremonies for Dorothy Day Hall included tours and a reception for faculty, staff, students, and guests.
Dorothy Day Hall is the third new residence hall constructed on the 蜜桃传媒最新版下载 main campus in the past four years to meet a burgeoning student population. The building has an additional level compared to the similar structures of Pope John Paul II Hall and Mother Teresa Hall, built in 2005 and 2006 respectively. Dorothy Day Hall can accommodate approximately 130 residents. It includes four floors of apartment-style living space with each floor consisting of single and double occupancy rooms, two study/conference areas, a lounge area, laundry facilities, and a kitchen. The first floor also has a game room and offers an expanded kitchen facility. The lower level of the building is being utilized for additional classrooms, office space and meeting areas.
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