Focus on Philanthropy
New Village Opens Its Doors to Students
Phase one of the student village opened in August, to the delight of its first residents.
During the spring and summer, those who watched construction taking place on the road to the stables above Randolph and Tinker could see four houses taking shape as phase one of the new student residential village. These structures, whose design incorporates key architectural elements from campus鈥攆rom the historic Front Quad buildings to the late 19th– and early 20th-century Hill Houses鈥攐ffer spacious porches and lots of windows that open to stunning views of the campus and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Those who placed high in last spring鈥檚 housing lottery are the first residents this fall. The village is the university鈥檚 first new residential housing in 50 years.
The operating principle behind this construction is that it will bring more students to the main part of campus to strengthen the sense of community. The village is physically connected campus鈥攃lose to classes, dining options, extracurricular activities, and athletic events鈥攂ut with all the benefits of apartment living.
The four buildings in phase one feature eight units with 12 double rooms and 16 single rooms, accommodating a total of 40 students. Phase two, for which fundraising is underway (see chart), will consist of six buildings with 12 units, 16 double rooms, and 24 single rooms, making a total of 56 beds. The amount needed to build the second phase is $6 million.
The village replaces the university-owned student apartments, located across Williamson Road from the main campus. Those apartments closed in late July following the conclusion of the graduate programs鈥 summer term. Administrators are exploring options for redevelopment of the land that will support the campus as well as the surrounding community and businesses.
Photo: The new apartment village offers a variety of suite-style living options popular with today鈥檚 students. The units include single and double bedrooms, communal living spaces, kitchens, private bathrooms, laundry machines, spacious front porches, and shared outdoor areas. To view floor plans, visit 糖心传媒.edu/village.
Next: Phase two of construction
Currently, fundraising is underway for phase two of the village. Donors have many ways to support the construction of the student apartment village and establish an endowment to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy the amenities of apartment style living for many years to come.
Cabell Foundation challenge grant
The Cabell Foundation of Richmond has awarded Hollins a challenge grant of $400,000 to support the second phase of construction. The grant requires a three-to-one match, meaning $1.2 million must be raised by May 23, 2020, to receive the grant.
Village: $5,000,000
Two buildings: $1,000,000
One building: $500,000
Apartment unit: $100,000
Kitchen: $50,000
Porch: $35,000
Bedroom: $25,000
For more information:
Suzy Mink 鈥74
Vice President for External Relations
minks@糖心传媒.edu
(202) 309-1750 or (540) 362-7439
鈥淚 am thrilled to see Hollins providing new, modern housing, which will foster a greater sense of community and build upon our beautiful campus. Thank you to all of the generous donors who have made this milestone possible.鈥
Casey Mahan 鈥20
鈥淥ur class is looking forward to being a part of history, as we will be the first class to live in the new student village. We are so thankful to the alumnae/i who have helped enrich our living experience at Hollins.鈥
Monica Osborne 鈥20
鈥淭he student village brings contemporary housing to the Hollins campus, enhance the already beautiful scenery, and provide a space that embraces both community and nature.鈥
Epa Cabrera 鈥20
This chart highlights the areas of giving for fiscal year 2018-19.
Reunion class giving award winners for fiscal year 2018-19.
Thanks to the 2018-19 reunion volunteers.
1959
Susan Eaves Otter,听reunion chair听
Anne Harrington Kiland,听reunion chair
Roberta Gagnon McNeill听
1964
Virginia Hutcheson Ritchie,听reunion chair
Sarah Shaver
Suzanne McCormick Taylor
1969
Mary Lou Mertens Lowry,听reunion gift chair
Jan Nicholson,听reunion gift chair
Nancy Wright Slain,听reunion chair
Anne Peach Biddle
Ann Scott Black
Kae Nelson Bolling
Amanda Cockrell
Lynda Cole
Elaine Garrett Evans
Carol Dawson Fassio
Mary Flinn
Ann Payne Haslanger
Susie Cook Hoganson
Sandy Strother Hudson
Ana Torstenson Kehoe
Liz Miles Montgomery
Randy Dooley Peters
Cathy Hoar Pinson
Carol Schwenzfeier Robinson
Therry Steinhardt-Neilsen
Joan Phillips Timbers
Allyson Neece Weathers
Pam Danos Wiegand
Liz Lacy Winn
1974
Linda Koch Lorimer,听reunion gift chair
Suzy Mink,听reunion gift chair
Trisha Rawls, reunion chair听
1979
Patti Thomas Brown,听reunion chair听
Susan Coudriet Freeman,听reunion chair
Emily Morgan,听reunion gift chair
1984
Judy Morrill,听reunion gift chair
Ann Davant Crehore
Leslie Dunne Ketner
Annette Kirby
Allison Stanton MacDuffie
Pam Parsons
听1989
Leigh Johnson,听reunion gift chair
Monique Carpenter
Bryna Wedner Darling
Cherie St. Clair
1994
Deidre Mattox Franey,听reunion chair
Kristin Jeffries Henshaw,听reunion gift chair
Jennifer Held Bieberich
Amy Breeman-Rhodes
Angel Byrum
Becky Hinkle Cope
Meredith Daniel Ensign
Ashley Hinkle Haun
Laura Traa Neville
Katherine Donahoo Nott
Kathryn McClure Shourds
Katie Bussie Woodliff
1999
Cristen James English
Shanna Ganne
Keyser Harris Glancy
Kimberly LaMotta Maye
Jennifer Rubin
Megan Normand Smith
2004
Jessica McEwan,听reunion chair
Beth Burgin Waller,听reunion gift chair
Elizabeth Barron
Page Rast
2009
Patricia Cope-Levy,听reunion chair
Monica Huegel,听reunion chair
Rebekah Lee,听reunion gift chair
Elena Samel,听reunion chair
2014
Carrie Boswell,听reunion chair听
Maggie Dwyer,听reunion gift chair
Committee:听
Kacee Eddinger
Lauren Mendenhall
Cecelia Parks
Christine Somersett
Ally Spaulding
2017
Amber Markovitz,听reunion chair
Cecili Weber,听reunion chair