Elmira College Holds Ceremonial Groundbreaking for New Dormitory

    The President’s Council of Elmira College hosted a Ceremonial Groundbreaking of its new dormitory on Monday, July 14.

Dr. Thomas Meier, Elmira College’s president, noted that the addition of this new dormitory to the campus will help keep the College among the great small colleges of America.

Among the dignitaries who came to celebrate this milestone achievement were State Senator George Winner, State Assemblyman Thomas  O’Mara, and Mayor John Tonello.

Winner called Elmira College “The great shining gem in Elmira’s crown.” O’Mara extolled the virtues of Elmira College and all it brings to the city of Elmira and Chemung County. Tonello added, “Not only will this structure add new students to the College, but new dollars to the community.”
Congressman John R. Kuhl added his best wishes to the College on the occasion.

“Today’s groundbreaking is a terrific accomplishment for Elmira College,” said Congressmen Kuhl in a prepared statement. “This new dorm will allow more students to explore the unlimited possibilities of a higher education degree from a top-notch college. This dorm will meet the needs of our nation’s next generation of college students and bring more people into the Elmira community.”

The President’s Council consists of regional community and business leaders, who serve as liaisons between the College and greater community.

The Collegiate Gothic dormitory, slated to open in September of 2010, will feature diverse room configurations, including single and double rooms with semi-private baths, two multimedia classrooms, an on-site fitness facility, group study and music practice rooms. The dormitory will house approximately 140 students.