Student Center Construction ContinuesA ceremonial groundbreaking held lastMay for the <strong>College</strong>’s new Student Centerproject was a great opportunity for the <strong>Curry</strong>community to come together and publiclyrecognize the importance of this momentousundertaking and what it means to all of us inthe <strong>Curry</strong> community.President Quigley addressed approximately200 members of the <strong>Curry</strong> community whohad gathered to mark this historic event.Expressing his gratitude to the Board ofTrustees, faculty, staff, students, benefactorsand donors, town officials, and the projectteam, he noted that goals achieved over thepast decade – including strategic enrollmentgrowth and expansion of academic programsand physical facilities – allow the <strong>College</strong> tomove forward in achieving this next goal.“All things are created twice,” remarked PresidentQuigley. “First in the minds, heartsand ambitions of people, and then in theirphysical form. At <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong>, bricks andmortar aren’t important for the buildingsthemselves, but are important for what theyallow to occur within them. The new StudentCenter will provide the gathering spacefor co-curricular and extra-curricular activitiesthat are so important to our students andour college in modern higher education.”<strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong> has partnered with SuffolkConstruction Company and CBT Architectson the new Student Center project. Inattendance at the ceremony from CBTArchitects were James McBain, Principal andSenior Project Manager, and ChristopherHill, Principal and Designer. John Fish, Presidentof Suffolk Construction Company,addressed community members, acknowledgingthe passion, integrity, hard work andprofessional core values that the project teamshares.“This facility will be the heart and soul of thecampus and will serve as a symbol of thisinstitution’s bright future,” remarked Mr.Fish. “We are extremely proud to be a part ofthat future as <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s partner on thisimportant project.”Yaniv Havusha, a member of the Class of2008, represented the student body at theceremony and praised the <strong>College</strong> for itsvision in undertaking the new StudentCenter development.“The Student Center is going to be morethan just a building,” remarked Mr.Havusha. “It will be a state-of-the-art venuethat will allow and encourage faculty, staffand student interaction in both formal andnon-formal ways that continue to foster andsupport the mission of <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong>.”For students, faculty and staff on campus, aswell as parents, alumni and friends who havetracked the progress on our website, it hasbeen amazing to watch this beautiful facilityrise out of the earth. Almost a year later, withthe exterior walls completed, the windowsinstalled, and the roof in place, the buildersare preparing to turn on the main heatingand complete the interior of the building.Already, the unique "mall-like" design is takingshape, exhibiting an open floor plan thatwill encourage student, faculty, and staffgathering. The dominance of the stone fireplaceand chimney that can be seen from theground floor through the second floor andout through a vaulted roof provides awarmth that contributes to the living roomconcept of the Student Center. Particularlyimpressive is the expansiveness of the FitnessCenter on the second floor with views ontothe Westhaver Park and into the trees of thewetlands. With each week of construction,the <strong>College</strong> has become more convinced thatit will have the largest impact of any buildingproject to date on our campus.The 84,000 square foot facility is being builtdirectly behind the existing Frieda andJoseph Drapkin Student Center. Constructionbegan in March 2008. At the conclusionof the construction, the existing StudentCenter will be razed.Features of the new Student Center willinclude: recreational athletic facilities includinga Gymnasium and Fitness Center; generaluse and athletic locker rooms;athletic offices; expanded dining hall with afood court style servery offering informaland late night food service in addition to traditionaldining options; student lounge withfireplace and living room atmosphere; caféwith coffee house atmosphere; sports caféwith pub style seating and flat screen TVs;game room with billiards and other amusements;quiet lounge for relaxed study; studentservices, SGA and student club officesand meeting areas; chapel for spiritual lifeprogramming and quiet prayer or reflection;and amphitheatre style, multipurpose outdoorgathering space on Westhaver Park.Visit www.curry.edu to view photos fromthe ceremonial groundbreaking and theongoing construction.L to R: Christopher Hill, Principal and Designer, CBT Architects; John Fish, President, Suffolk Construction Company; John W. Keith, Trustee, <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong>;Kenneth K. Quigley, Jr., President, <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong>; James M. Sullivan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong>; Robert G. O’Connell, Directorof Buildings and Grounds, <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong>; Yaniv Havusha, student, <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong> Class of 2008; James McBain, Principal and Senior Project Manager, CBT Architects24 <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Mag</strong>azine / Winter 2009
Naming Opportunitiesin New Student CenterThe new Student Center is designed specificallyto enhance the all important socialinteractions between our student body andfaculty and staff. We look at this as an integralpart of the culture of community that isso prevalent at <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Whether it’sthe new dining facility, fitness center, or thenumerous student gathering and studyareas, the Student Center will provide premieracademic and social spaces that willfurther enrich our students’ <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong>experience.As with all of the other accomplishments ofour great institution over the years, the newStudent Center – important for what it willallow to occur within it – will be a tribute tothe mission of <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong> and will allowus to better serve our approximately 4,000total traditional, continuing education, andgraduate students.Philanthropic support, in the form of namingopportunities, must play a pivotal role inrealizing our vision for the new StudentCenter. These gifts truly allow us to advanceour <strong>College</strong> by directly funding this criticallysignificant and important project.Your continued support and considerationof this crucial project is much appreciated.ServeryArchitects’ Conceptual RenderingA SAMPLING OF STUDENT CENTER NAMING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:• Student Center Building• Gymnasium(Naming rights reserved in honorof a generous benefactor.)• Dining Hall Facility• Sports Café• Game Room• Amphitheatre• Fitness Center• Chapel• Athletic Facilities• Student LoungeSports CaféArchitects’ Conceptual RenderingFitness CenterArchitects’ Precedent ImageWinter 2009 / <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Mag</strong>azine 25
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