Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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R )M: WtfWqtfxoujh Ok c iSturt»n lit . Ok wortttl kid t«OfJpot» Ul a bre k ind jtib ta » Mt hem « foodtrudev | lUNCHONGKMO CHRSUCOWT!A)» Temple expands campus with a new t'eSidence hall Logan Krum Throughout the academic school year, the corner of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue has undergone a lot of changes as construction on the new residence building Morgan Hall reached its nal stages. Construction on Morgan Hall began in the spring of 2011 and the projected cost is around $216 million to complete. Set to open for residency in fall of 2013, the hall is named in honor of Board ofTrustees memberMitchel! L Morgan and hiswi e, Hilarie. The Morgans have supported the school and campus for many decades, includinga recent donation of $5 million. Considering the amount of money he donates to the school each year and the fact he is a Temple alum, it only feels appropriate the hall is named after (Morgan!.’ said Tamara Mamistvalova. a senior Biochemistry major. Morgan remained actively involved with Temple since his time here as a student Earning his bachelors degree in Business Management from the Fox School of Business in 1976. and a law degree from the Beasley School of Law in 1980. Morgan officially joined Temple's Board ofTrustees in 2002. Morgan also acted on the Fox School of Business Board of Visitors for eight years, and participated on the Beasley School of Law Board 0 Visitors during 2003. (Morgan Hall is a very nice dedication to (Morgan! because he's donated a 024 § AM great amount of money to the school in addition to everything else he does. said Ulrich P. Joseph, a fellow Board ofTrustees member. “He’s done so much for the school. It's nice that he’ll get to leave his legacy behind in the building's name. (Morgan has been very modest since he found out Joseph added. His and his wi e's name will be attached to his building, but he's remained very modest about the accomplishment. The hall will stand 27 floors high and provide a beautiful view of the city. It will accommodate over 1.250 beds, vastly increasing the number of students living on campus. IthinkthehallwillbringapositivechangetoTemple.'saidAveryStine.afreshman Business Management major. ‘Having more people living on campus will create a more tight-knit atmosphere, and the location allows access to many resources. ' Each suite will accommodate four students and will include a ull kitchen, two bathrooms, and shared livingspace. “I’m considering living there because the layout plans and set up are very nice and have a cool modern design.’ said Alexander Ma. a sophomore Film and Media Arts major. From what I've seen, it's aesthetically pleasing. The hall will also eature a ten-story mid-rise, which will be home to additional residential rooms as well as administrative space. A dining facility and prime retail space will also be included. In total, the building will add 660.000 square feet to Temple's campus. I’m excited to see what shops will be included in the retail section. said Mandy Moya.anundeclared reshman. “I the rumorsaboutH M are true, J llgoevery week. “I want to try their food places. said Travis Boemer, a freshman Marketing major. “It'll be nice to have more variety on campus.' Morgan hall is part of Temple's 20 20 plan, a mission that hopes to improve the university's campus by constructing new buildings and improving green outdoor areas withinTemple'spre-existingframework. Also a part of the 20 20 plan is the completed renovation at Pearson and McGonigle Halls. Montgomery Avenue Garage, and the addition of a new science and education research center. With Morgan Hall opening for residency in all of 2013. Temple University invites an increased number of students to liveon campus while simultaneously honoring the Morgans and theirdedication to theschooL