SLU to Celebrate Grand Hall Ribbon Cutting

07/06/2017

The ribbon cutting ceremony to open SLU's newest residence hall, Grand Hall, is set for 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8.

The ceremony will include brief remarks, a blessing and post-ceremony refreshments in Grand Hall Dining. Following the ceremony, the hall will open for those who want to see its dorm rooms, study spaces and new campus dining option.

The ribbon cutting, which will take place outside of the new building, marks the culmination of nearly two years of planning, preparation and construction. The hall will welcome its first residents later in August.

Grand Hall will house 528 first- and second-year students on six residential floors in single and double suite-style rooms. The hall features classrooms, a conference room, meeting rooms, study rooms, floor lounges, kitchens and laundry areas on alternating floors among other amenities. Grand Hall is also home to a 740-seat dining hall that includes restaurant-style seating, a fireplace, multiple food stations and an outdoor courtyard. 

The hall will be home to three learning communities: Diversity and Global Citizenship, Engineering and Innovation and Ethical Leaders in Business.