It's been in the works for a few years, but Penn State Brandywine has put together a stellar, first-rate campus with a recently constructed student union center and 250-bed dorm named Orchard Hall.
I had a chance to attend last night's open house at Penn State Brandywine that really showcased the collaboration and commitment from the community it took to make this vision happen. The campus layout with the new additions is just flat-out amazing. The grounds, the buildings and the smiles on student's faces show an enthusiasm that makes you feel proud we have a campus like this in Delaware County, PA.
A job Well Done to all those at Penn State who made this happen. It's a fantastic achievement!
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| Penn State Brandywine Open House Event |
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| New Student Union |
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| Cafeteria |
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| Art displays at the Student Union |
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| Brand new 250-bed dorm |
It truly is very nice, but the costs for this According to a university press release, were estimated to cost $31.5 million, while the student union building, which will include a dining hall, recreation area, campus bookstore, multi-purpose conference space and lounge area, is expected to cost $19.6 million.
ReplyDelete$50 million for 250 kids to live on campus... doesn't seem they'll ever recoup that during the building's lifespan, but what do I know.
Penn State doesn't do things unless they make financial sense. But it's really about more than the money.
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