the thomas commons
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Thomas Commons honored for design
The renovation of Cornell College’s Thomas Commons was one of five projects that won the 2015 Facility Design Award of Excellence from the Association of College Unions International.
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Cornell College dedicating renovated student center May 2
Cornell College is hosting a dedication ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on May 2 for the newly-renovated and expanded Thomas Commons.
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Thomas Commons services relocated for summer
Beginning Tuesday, May 14, a number of offices and services will be temporarily moved from the Thomas Commons to accommodate summer construction.
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December update on the Thomas Commons project
Cornell College’s largest ongoing initiative to improve campus life is the Thomas Commons renovation and construction project.
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An update on summer improvements
Cornell College had several major renovation projects happening this summer.
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Thomas Commons north entrance open
The north (Thomas Commons circle) entrance has opened and the Ped Mall is available for use again in preparation for the start of the school year. Please keep in mind the building will remain under construction throughout the academic year. Therefore, be cognizant of the construction equipment and vehicles accessing this space throughout the year […]
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Thomas Commons construction update
Joel Miller, director of facility services at Cornell College, gives a short update on the progress of the Thomas Commons project.
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Thomas Commons elevator closing
Due to the work being done in the kitchen of the Thomas Commons, the elevators will be shut down beginning Monday, June 25, and will remain closed through the month of July. As a reminder, individuals wanting to access Thomas Commons are encouraged to use the entrance to the west of the building, between Thomas Commons […]
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Thomas Commons Fitness Center closed
Due to the electric work happening in the building, the electricity to many of the machines in the Thomas Commons Fitness Center has been turned off. Additionally, the fitness center equipment is scheduled to be moved from the Thomas Commons in the next two weeks. As a result of power outages and construction work, we […]
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Thomas Commons entrance closing
Due to the deep foundation work being done and the anticipation of the north addition to the Thomas Commons, the north (Circle) entrance is closed beginning this morning. The east (Ped Mall) entrance is expected to close tomorrow. Individuals wanting to access Thomas Commons are encouraged to use the entrance to the west of the […]
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Thomas Commons groundbreaking May 19
Cornell held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Thomas Commons on May 19 as part of the spring Board of Trustees meeting. Work is set to begin in June on the $14 million renovation and expansion project.
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New dining services provider for Cornell College
Cornell’s food service will be provided by Bon Appétit, a nationally-renowned company that serves more than two-dozen top-tier colleges starting July 1.
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$500,000 in gifts for the Thomas Commons
Three gifts from Cornell College alumni totaling $500,000 will move the Thomas Commons renovation project closer to completion.
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$5.6 million gift to help fund Thomas Commons renovation
A gift of $5.6 million from the estate of a Cornell College parent—one of the largest outright gifts in the history of the college—will go toward renovations of the Thomas Commons and endow a scholarship in his daughter’s name.
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Gift of $500,000 for The Commons
A $500,000 gift from Cornell parents Peter Paul and Betsy Luce will help with plans to expand and renovate The Commons.
Thomas Commons honored for design 
Cornell College dedicating renovated student center May 2 
December update on the Thomas Commons project