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THE STORY A Parkville campus landmark since 1908, Norrington Center, an original Carnegie library, is being repurposed, renovated and modernized for our students into an inclusive Academic Commons. Norrington Center will once again return to its glory and house the University’s Library, as well as
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several other academic services for students.
Norrington Center is located at the very heart of the Parkville campus, right next to the iconic Mackay Hall. It is the only Carnegie building still functioning on a college campus in the state of Missouri..
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Transforming our student experience Park University, under new leadership, has strategically proposed the McAfee Memorial Library return to its original home in a completely remodeled Norrington Center as a state-of-the-art Academic Commons focused on access to information through technology. PARK UNIVERSITY
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FIRST FLOOR LOBBY NAMING OPPORTUNITY
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A highly flexible floor plan with fewer walls will enable the space to adapt to new uses and technology over time, and will also foster a sense of community for the students, faculty and staff.
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As an Academic Commons, there will be a variety of spaces to support various learning preferences such as collaborative study areas, a technology-rich classroom featuring mobile furniture and white board tables, as well as a centralized coffee shop and cafĂŠ providing a great place to grab a coffee or a sandwich in between classes or while studying.
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First Floor Coffee Shop Naming Opportunity
The new Norrington Center emphasizes learning and serving the student body. PARK UNIVERSITY
meet up, catch up, wrap it up Team Huddle Room Naming Opportunities
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The coffee shop and cafĂŠ will incorporate outdoor seating on a new stone terrace overlooking nicely landscaped and pedestrian-friendly grounds between Norrington Center and Mackay Hall, creating a new centralized green space for assembly and play at the foot of two historic and iconic campus buildings.
creating new public spaces Outdoor Stone Terrace and Promenade Naming Opportunity
The academic commons at Norrington Center will transform the student learning experience at Park University, as well as elevate the public’s perception of Park, become a recruitment tool for top faculty and students, as well as offering a variety of memorable backdrops for special events.
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The Campanella Gallery will
...impactful
serve as an inviting special event
and practical
space exhibiting both student
space serving
and professional art exhibits.
the community
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Second Floor Open Study Area Naming Opportunity
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McAfee Memorial Library will function more efficiently in this new space offering access to all forms of print as well as research assistance to students locally, nationally and online.
Work, meet, study... it’s all here!
you can help us transform the student experience
Library Office Naming Opportunities
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Norrington Center Space Utilization
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Wireless connectivity will be free and available throughout the building. Flat screens, for screen sharing and team work, will be conveniently located in several locations.
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Norrington Center 2nd Floor
Entire 1st Floor $500,000 Entire 2nd Floor $500,000 Open Study 2nd Floor $200,000 Open Study 1st Floor $200,000 Office Suite $150,000 Learn Lab $150,000 Promenade NAMED Terrace $100,000 Coffee Shop NAMED Lobby 1st Floor $75,000 Library Director’s Office $50,000 Academic Support Office $30,000 Library Office $25,000 Library Office $25,000 Library Office $25,000 Team Huddle Room NAMED Team Huddle Room $25,000
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Park alumni, friends and partners are invited to help transform Norrington Center. There are multiple unique naming opportunities available which will allow your support to be recognized every time a student uses this facility and its resources. You can reshape the foundation of the learning experience for every Park student.
student success... be a part of it
NAMING OPPORTUNITY GOAL
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THE STORY student success... be a part of it
legacy naming opportunities
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