Belmont Residence Hall improvements not only cosmetic
August 28th, 2007 by Erica Bradley
When Belmont Residence Hall opened its doors on Aug. 24, its residents came “home” to a renovated residence hall.
BRH has seen several upgrades since closing for the summer. The kitchen has been re-painted, new tiles installed on the ceiling, the carpet was removed and the stove will be replaced soon.
The weight room was re-painted and has new mats.
Other renovations include new paint and carpet in the lobby, new washers and dryers in the basement and new mattresses in the students’ rooms.
Junior Maureen Martin, a 21-year-old undecided major, said the changes made everything look nicer.
The carpet has not been replaced in individual student rooms yet. As it is needed, and as funding becomes available, the carpet will be replaced, said Marjorie Villan, who is helping Dr. Zav Dadabhoy move students into BRH.
Villan said Dadabhoy has made BRH “a priority” and has tried to provide them with anything they need.
According to Villan, future renovation will also include re-upholstering the furniture in the lobby.
Staff will “continue to evaluate what else they can do to improve the atheistic of the residence hall,” said Villan.
Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) are also coming to BRH. These communities offer a unique living experience for residents. Students with similar interests will live together and share these interests by participating in co-curricular involvement.
Studies show that students who particpate in these communities have higher GPSs, receive extra support and resources, have higher graduation rates and feel a closer connection to other students and to the university.
BRH staff is stressing the theme of family this year, said 20 year-old undecided major, and one of four assistant hall directors, Kayla Squires.
Staff is working on school spirit. Currently there is competition between floors for $100.
Buses will be available to transport students to out of town games. This is not a new option for students, but the staff will stress it this year, Squires said.
According to Squires new events will be coming to BRH this year. The staff hopes to set up Monday Night Football in the lobby. Fostering connections between BRH and Walking Stick will be another priority.
Squires hopes the renovations will make “BRH the place to be.”
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Studies show that students who particpate in these communities have higher GPSs
should be GPAs