GCC Student Union dedication set for January

The Wolcott J. Humphrey III Student Union is almost complete, vice president for Finance and Operations Patrick E. Richey reported to the Genesee Community College's Board of Trustees recently. The dedication of the new 10,500 square foot building is set for Wednesday, January 18, at 1:15 p.m., Richey said.

The student union will be a gathering place for students outside of the classroom. It also contains conference rooms specifically designated for use by student clubs and organizations, as well as offices for the Student Government and the Student Activities staff. With the new student union, more evening and weekend activities are possible, Richey said.

Half of the $1.812 million building cost was covered by the State University of New York Construction Fund. Genesee County, sponsor of the college, and the Genesee Community College Foundation contributed the remainder.

The new structure is critical to a growing college like Genesee, President Stuart Steiner said. "We are now a residential campus, with almost 300 out-of-area students living in College Village," he said. "The new student union, which is conveniently located near our housing, will be very attractive to our residential students. Just as important, the new building will enable us to offer the variety of out-of-classroom experiences that are very important to many college students."

The new building was named in honor of Wolcott J. Humphrey III, former chair of the Board of Trustees who died suddenly four years ago.

December 18, 2005