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Honor New Campus Center

Official title

“Commending Sarah Lawrence College of Bronxville, New York, upon the occasion of the Grand Opening and Dedication of the Barbara Walters Campus Center”

Sponsor Shelley MayerSD-37
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commends Sarah Lawrence College on the grand opening and dedication of its Barbara Walters Campus Center in 2019.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the significance of new educational infrastructure. By commending the opening of the Barbara Walters Campus Center—the first new building on campus in over a decade—the resolution underscores the importance of investing in modern, adaptable spaces that support both academic and social life for students.

  2. Emphasizes community engagement and inclusivity. The Center is described as a “front door” to the college, explicitly designed to welcome not just students but also members of the local community, fostering stronger town-gown relationships and offering cultural experiences to a broader audience.

  3. Promotes sustainability and environmental responsibility. The building’s design is noted for its focus on sustainability, signaling the college’s and the legislature’s recognition of environmental stewardship as a core value for campus development.

  4. Reinforces the value of higher education to the state. By officially recognizing Sarah Lawrence College’s commitment to excellence and its contributions to community well-being, the resolution affirms the broader role of higher education institutions in enhancing the vitality and cultural richness of New York State.

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Honor New Campus Center

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Shelley Mayer

Senator · Senate District 37

Chair, Education

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2100 BY: Senator MAYER COMMENDING Sarah Lawrence College of Bronxville, New York, upon the occasion of the Grand Opening and Dedication of its Barbara Walters Campus Center in the Fall of 2019 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2100 BY: Senator MAYER COMMENDING Sarah Lawrence College of Bronxville, New York, upon the occasion of the Grand Opening and Dedication of its Barbara Walters Campus Center in the Fall of 2019 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those exemplary institutions of higher education within the State of New York for their enduring commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Sarah Lawrence College of Bronxville, New York, upon the occasion of the Grand Opening and Dedication of its Barbara Walters Campus Center in the Fall of 2019; and WHEREAS, As the first new building on the College's 45-acre campus in more than a decade, the 32,000 square foot Barbara Walters Campus Center will serve as a magnet for intellectual, cultural, and social life; and WHEREAS, Ideally located at the midpoint of the campus, the Barbara Walters Campus Center will feature adaptable social and academic gathering spaces, a venue suitable for both public and campus events, lounges, dining facilities, and a flexible space exclusively for the use of student clubs, activities, and collaborative work; and WHEREAS, With its thoughtfully planned design, the building will be a symbol and celebration of the importance of place and the natural landscape with a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility; and WHEREAS, Serving as a "front door" to the College, the Center will proudly welcome its neighbors from the local community to share various cultural experiences; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those colleges and universities which enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Sarah Lawrence College of Bronxville, New York, upon the occasion of the Grand Opening and Dedication of its Barbara Walters Campus Center in the Fall of 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sarah Lawrence College.

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