growing gains
The College also has announced plans
to build two new freshman dormitories,
to be ready for the 2016-17 school year
to meet the growing demand for student
housing.
The new dorms, with capacity for
82 students, will be placed next to King,
Gladish and Brock Halls. As was the case
with these dormitories, the new ones will be constructed offsite. The building
modules will be moved to the campus next summer for final construction and
installation.
President Brian Blair says the College “has been blessed to receive
donations that will cover the complete cost of construction, thanks to very
generous donors who believe in the mission of the College. This financial
support will allow Bryn Athyn College to meet its growth and development
goals while also improving operating margins for running the College.”
The Academy Board of Trustees unanimously approved the plan in
September. Architectural drawings of the new dormitories can be seen at
www.brynathyn.edu.
christmas at glencairn
For those living in the Bryn Athyn vicinity, and anyone visiting the area
during the Christmas season, Glencairn Museum offers a number of special
programs, including:
• World Nativities features dozens of nativity scenes from around the
world – many owned by Glencairn and others borrowed from other
organizations. The collection is so large that the exhibit rotates nativities
so that each year’s scenes are different. The exhibit is open November 28
to January 10; closed December 14,15 and 24,25. (See the cover of this
issue and page 622 for photos of the nativities.)
• Christmas Traditions in Many Lands illustrates different celebrations
all over the world in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Same dates)
• Christmas in the Castle Tour. (Same dates)
• Glencairn Sing: This popular event takes place December 15.
There is a charge for these events and reservations are strongly
recommended: telephone 267-502-2990 or e-mail tours@glencairnmuseum.
org. For further information: www.glencairnmuseum.org.
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