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Westlawn First Floor renovation celebrated by campus

November 26, 2024

On Nov. 22, the renovated full first floor of Westlawn Hall was opened to campus to enjoy and celebrate. President Rebecca Stoltzfus offered opening words in the Gunden Commons — a new multilevel space for studying, connecting and gathering — before cutting the ribbon and celebrating the official opening. Faculty, staff, retirees and students explored the spaces — including a renovated kitchen, dining hall and a new outdoor dining area named the Miller Terrace — and enjoyed cookies in the new Mark Community Room, which will host meetings and events.  A public ribbon cutting and celebration of the fully renovated building and new Center for Nursing and Public Health will take place in the spring.

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Photos by Daniel James

An audience gathered in the Gunden Commons to hear the speakers.
Westlawn ribbon-cutting
The upper level of the Gunden Commons offered an excellent vantage point.
Ben Bontrager, vice president for finance and operations
Brian Mast, director of facilities
The Gunden Commons was packed.
Paul Housholder, director of ITS Media Technical and Business Services
President Rebecca Stoltzfus announced the room names.
Campus pastor Jen Shenk offered a blessing of the new space.
President Stoltzfus was thrilled to cut the ribbon!
Attendees filed into the Mark Community Room for cookies and drinks.
Westlawn ribbon-cutting
Brian Mast explained the construction of the Gunden Commons.
Westlawn ribbon-cutting
Gilberto Pérez, Jr., vice president for student life and Hispanic serving initiatives
Westlawn ribbon-cutting
Mark Community Room
Mark Community Room