Student Commons Campaign

Raymond W. Kelly ’63 Student Commons

Manhattan College has embarked upon a campaign to construct a state-of-the-art student commons building that will provide new space and enhanced student life programming for a growing residential population.

With more than two-thirds of our entire student body now living on campus, the need to provide space and support for student life activities is a top priority. Set to break ground in 2012, the Raymond W. Kelly ’63 Student Commons will fulfill this need.

This modern, dynamic student center will foster greater connection and community among Manhattan College students, and provide you with a facility that embodies the new paradigm of education in the 21st century: a paradigm defined by the power of interactive and group learning and the value of forming social and information networks.

“The Student Commons will be the central point of intersection for the students and the campus as a whole. It will unite the campus geographically,” explains Dean of Students Michael Carey. “It will provide state-of-the-art facilities, services and programs, while remaining consistent with our Lasallian Catholic mission. It will be a point of intersection between our distinguished alumni and our future graduates, and between our campus and the larger surrounding community. Ultimately, the Student Commons will help the College ensure the building of an even more caring and connected campus community.”

As the critical next step in the College’s strategic plan for the 21st century, the Student Commons will serve as a physical and metaphorical connector between all corners of the College and the neighboring community.

Campaign Leadership

Campaign Co-Chairs

Eugene R. McGrath ’63, former Chairman and CEO, Con Edison Company of New York, Inc.
Kenneth A. Rathgeber ’70, Executive Vice President and COO, Fidelity Investments
Frederic V. Salerno ’65, former Vice Chairman and CFO, Verizon Communications, Inc.

Honorary Co-Chair

Thomas D. O’Malley ’63, Chairman, PBF Energy