STATESBORO, GA. — Georgia Southern University has broken ground on a 1,000-bed residence hall located in Statesboro. Centennial Place will be a 377,000-square-foot project and will house a variety of students, not only freshman, said Vicki Hawkins, director of University Housing.
“We’ll have a mix of students in this residence hall,” said Vicki Hawkins, director of University Housing. “The building will feature a variety of room types, from two-bed rooms to super-suites with individual bedrooms and shared living and kitchen space. And the best part: no more than two students to a bathroom,” Hawkins said.
In addition to living space, students will have computer labs and classrooms, a multi-purpose room with a kitchen, and recreational areas with computer games, table tennis, pool tables, and other amenities designed to bring them out of their rooms. Retail shops and a food court will also be included in the facility.
Centennial Place will be staffed by two full-time residence hall directors, and 33 resident assistants will be appointed to oversee programming for students living.
“Some of the students living in Centennial Place will be grouped by major or interest,” said Hawkins. “With a gathering space on every floor, students will be able to study in groups and develop into a true living and learning community.” Residents will have wireless access to the Internet, but Centennial Place will also be hardwired for use of other technologies as well,” she said.
Project partners include Valdosta, Ga.-based Ambling University Development Group, Atlanta-based architectural firm Niles Bolton Associates, and Atlanta-based contractor Hardin Construction Co.
The project is scheduled for completion in July 2009.