淫性视频 Opens New Residence Hall in Atlantic City

ribbon cutting of new residence hall

淫性视频 President Harvey Kesselman, center, celebrates after cutting the ribbon to official open the university's new residence hall in Atlantic City.

Atlantic City, N.J. 鈥 Another milestone of 淫性视频鈥檚 expansion in Atlantic City arrived May 3 as President Harvey Kesselman officially opened a new student residence hall in the city鈥檚 University District.

鈥淚 want you to know how excited we are to finally step inside and tour this amazing new building,鈥 he said. 鈥淭oday represents another incredible milestone on this exciting journey.鈥

The 135,000-square-foot, six-story building is located at the corner of Atlantic and South Providence avenues in the Chelsea section of the city. It鈥檚 just a short walk from the rest of the 淫性视频 Atlantic City campus, which opened in 2018.

In a ceremony shortly before the ribbon-cutting of the new residential complex, 淫性视频鈥檚 residence hall on the Boardwalk was renamed Kesselman Hall. Kesselman is retiring as 淫性视频鈥檚 fifth president on June 30.

New Atlantic City Residence Hall

The new Phase II residence complex features apartment-style and suite-style living. The 135,000-square-foot, six-story building is located at the corner of Atlantic and South Providence avenues in the Chelsea section of Atlantic City.

The new Phase II complex features apartment- and suite-style living with a total of 416 beds. Most of the suites include four single bedrooms, a common area, two bathrooms and a full kitchen. There鈥檚 also a lounge on each floor, meeting room, business center and laundry facilities. Students have views of the beach, Boardwalk and O鈥橠onnell Park and access to a courtyard with outside seating.

鈥淭oday marks a significant milestone for our institution as we celebrate the opening of yet another state-of-the-art facility that will provide our students a safe, comfortable and welcoming home away from home,鈥 said Raymond Ciccone, the chair of the 淫性视频 Board of Trustees.

Kesselman noted the new residence hall continues the 鈥渋ncredible partnership鈥 between 淫性视频, the city of Atlantic City, Atlantic County, regional and state leaders and the Atlantic City Development Corporation, known as AC Devco.

The president also mentioned the support of New Jersey State Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, who Kesselman said has 鈥渂een one of 淫性视频鈥檚 staunchest allies in fighting for equity in higher education funding.鈥

Greenwald talked about how important 淫性视频 has been to diversifying the business industry in the city and transforming it from 鈥渁 gaming city to a city with gaming.鈥 But Greenwald said he鈥檚 most impressed with what residents have told him about 淫性视频鈥檚 presence in Atlantic City.

鈥淭hey have come forward to say that 淫性视频 has transformed the community,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t has made it safer. It has increased their property values. It has become a destination point for people. That was part of the vision.鈥

This new building is more than just a place to live. ... It is a space where students will build lifelong friendships, pursue their passions and achieve their dreams. We are proud to offer our students the very best that this new building exemplifies.鈥

Raymond Ciccone, the chair of the 淫性视频 Board of Trustees
State Senator Vincent Polistina echoed Greenwald鈥檚 comments and commended Kesselman for seeing the new building鈥檚 plans come to fruition.

鈥淚t鈥檚 important to remember that when Dr. Kesselman took this on, this was a risk. A lot of people said, 鈥榃hat are you doing going into Atlantic City?鈥欌 Polistina said. 鈥淏ut his foresight, his vision, his dedication, his perseverance led us to where we are today. When you look at the transformation of this part of Atlantic City, it鈥檚 unbelievable.鈥

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, a 1998 淫性视频 graduate, said Wednesday was 鈥渁nother historic day for my alma mater.鈥

鈥溡允悠 is an important renaissance of the great city of Atlantic City,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 springing a rebirth city wide.鈥

John Hanson, chairman of AC Devco, commended Kesselman and the university for their partnership and forward thinking. 鈥淐ongratulations to all. I鈥檓 proud of the work that we were able to do here,鈥 he said.

Ciccone reiterated that the new residence hall is evidence of the university鈥檚 commitment to the city.

鈥淭his new building is more than just a place to live. It represents our commitment to excellence in all areas of university life,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t is a space where students will build lifelong friendships, pursue their passions and achieve their dreams. We are proud to offer our students the very best that this new building exemplifies.鈥

Kesselman Hall dedication

Earlier on Wednesday, Kesselman was 鈥渉umbled by the extraordinary gesture鈥 on the part of 淫性视频鈥檚 Board of Trustees to officially unveil the new name of the first Atlantic City residence complex as Kesselman Hall.

鈥淭oday鈥檚 unveiling is not only a personal honor, but also a reflection of the strong partnership between 淫性视频 and Atlantic City,鈥 Kesselman said. 鈥淭o have my name associated with both is the most beautiful tribute I could ever imagine.鈥

Ciccone said the decision to name the residence hall is not one to take lightly, but one made after careful consideration and consultation.

鈥淚t is an honor traditionally afforded to those who have made significant contributions to the betterment of an organization,鈥 he said. 鈥淎nd I can鈥檛 think of anyone who has contributed more to 淫性视频 that President Kesselman.鈥

Unveiling of Kesselman Hall

President Harvey Kesselman, right, acknowledges the crowd after a drape is removed to unveil a sign for Kesselman Hall.

鈥淲e have been graced by his leadership and the growth and innovation of our university. This beloved community will be Dr. Kesselman鈥檚 greatest legacy,鈥 said Mary Lou Galantino, distinguished professor of Physical Therapy, who suggested the naming of Kesselman Hall.

Kesselman talked about how Atlantic City is very special to him. He spoke about how his parents, who were not highly educated, worked blue-collar jobs and long hours to make ends meet. They would save up just enough money for the family to visit Atlantic City for a few days as a summer vacation.

鈥淲e didn鈥檛 stay in the extravagant hotels on the Boardwalk, or even near the Boardwalk, but that didn鈥檛 matter,鈥 he said. 鈥淲e came here for the Steel Pier, all of the hucksters and arcades on the Boardwalk, salt-water taffy and, of course, the Atlantic Ocean.鈥

Kesselman also said he would play the board game Monopoly because his parents wanted to make sure he was familiar with the names of the streets of Atlantic City in case he got lost.

鈥淚 can鈥檛 help but think how proud my parents would be that in just one generation we went from there to here,鈥 he said. 鈥淎nd the reason that happened is one word 鈥 淫性视频.鈥

As a first-generation student, Kesselman said his time at 淫性视频 led him to a career promoting access to higher education and creating opportunities for all students.

鈥淚 am the luckiest person in the world to have had the privilege of leading 淫性视频鈥檚 efforts to be an economic driver and a community engaged Anchor Institution in this great city,鈥 he said. 鈥淭hank you to my 淫性视频 colleagues, partners, and friends for working together to achieve our collective vision for a growing, vibrant Atlantic City campus.鈥

-- Story by Mark Melhorn, photos by Susan Allen

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