FALL 2011 - The University of Scranton

Mulberry Street Welcomes New Complex
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The Scranton Journal
West Building Named in
Honor of 24th President
Scranton’s skyline continues to change
with the addition of the University’s nearly
180,000-square-foot, two-building apartment and
fitness complex, which opened this fall, in the 900
block of Mulberry Street. The complex provides
new and expanded fitness space, a dining area and
400 apartment-style beds for juniors and seniors.
The 14,000-square-foot fitness center located on
the ground floor is more than twice the size of the
University’s previous fitness area and weight room
combined. Plus, students will be able to eat at the
dining facility or shop at the first-floor convenience
store.
In May, the University’s Board of Trustees
announced that the west building of the complex
will be named Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., Hall in
recognition of 24th president’s leadership and
service to the Jesuit university. The complex’s east
building has yet to be named. A dedication is
planned for the fall.
QUICK FACTS
QUICK FACTS
Location: Mulberry Street, between
Monroe and Quincy Avenues
Building Square Footage:
Approximately 180,000
Estimated Cost: More than $30 million
Completion Date: Fall 2011
Building Features:
• Apartments for approximately
400 juniors and seniors
• 14,000-square-foot fitness center
(more than twice the size of the
University’s previous fitness area
and weight room combined)
• Casual dining facility with indoor
and outdoor seating on the first floor
• Student convenience store on the
first floor
• Student lounges and other gathering
spaces
• Two- and four-bedroom apartments
sharing a common kitchen and
living area