Now that students are all settled into their residence halls, the administration took time to recognize the state-of-the-art renovations in DeHority Complex.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in the lobby of DeHority on Tuesday. Ball State University President Jo Ann Gora cut the ribbon marking the official reopening of the complex.
Alan Hargrave, associate vice president for student affairs and director of housing and residence life, took the stage after the ribbon was cut to assure contributors that their time and money was well spent.
"It's thrilling to report that students are all over this building," Hargrave said.
Freshman Julie Cortez said she was pleased overall with the dedication ceremony.
"I think it showed recognition for this great accomplishment," Cortez said. "This building is going to do a lot for students."
DeHority construction, which cost about $30 million, was completed this past summer, just in time for students of the Honors College to move into the complex in the fall. Even though there was an overflow of students, DeHority serves about 550 students who live in the hall and is partnered with the Ball Honors House.
Kay Bales, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, opened the ceremony by greeting guests and introducing Gora.
Gora discussed many of DeHority's new features, which include central air conditioning, semi-private restrooms, a new computer lab and a digital music room. She said the building, which will soon be 50 years old, now belongs in the 21st century and that the new renovations satisfied Ball State's "desire to build a state-of-the-art facility."
Gora said after the university asked students what it was that they wanted in the residence halls, they found that having a place with a community feeling was most important to them, something she says that DeHority has. The complex now has a large amount of lounge space and room for meetings and presentations for students in the Honors College to use.
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the guests, who consisted mostly of members of the administration and donors, were invited to a reception and given tours by student volunteers.
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