On Friday, Sept. 5, the College dedicated its first new residence hall in 35 years. The 244-bed, five-story apartment complex broke ground in early May 2002. The 85,000-square foot facility is located between Alumni and Loyola halls. It features 61 two-bedroom apartments, each with living room, full kitchen, bathroom and dining/study area. The project was designed to bring off-campus students back to the campus. A new parking garage was also erected on campus during the last year.

Gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the blessing and dedication of the new residence hall were (left to right): Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College; Jacqueline Peterson, vice president for student affairs and dean of students; Christopher Hill, project architect of CBT Architects; Scott Merrill, director of the physical plant department; Kristine Cyr-Goodwin, associate dean of students; Thomas Maples of Bond Brothers Construction Co., Alix Dejean ’04, Catherine Lyons O’Neil ’77, P’02, ’06 and Ann Marie Connolly ’74, Trustee.