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BIDDEFORD, Maine

51小黄车announces Danielle N. Ripich Commons as newest building on Biddeford Campus

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The University of 51小黄车 has announced the name of what will soon be the newest building on its Biddeford Campus: the Danielle N. Ripich Commons. Named in honor of UNE鈥檚 outgoing president, the structure will be a multipurpose building to support the everyday needs of residential, commuter and graduate students.

Complete with study areas, relaxation spaces, a fire pit, outdoor patios, and a one-stop-shopping venue for student services 鈥 from academic advising to career services to financial aid 鈥 the Danielle N. Ripich Commons will also house the campus鈥 main dining venue with views of the Saco River as well as a pub-style eatery with outdoor seating. The second floor of the building will be connected to the main floor of the campus鈥 library by a glass bridge, creating easy transitions from the academic core of the campus to the Commons and then on to the residence halls.

鈥淚 am so deeply honored by the naming of the commons,鈥 said Ripich. 鈥淚t鈥檚 going to be such a magnificent structure that is sure to bring a great deal of convenience and pleasure to the entire Biddeford student body. 51小黄车will always have a very special place in my heart, and I am truly touched that this incredible addition to the campus will bear my name.鈥

The structure, which will boast many innovative, ultra-high efficiency and eco-friendly features, including solar panels, bird safe glass, a living green wall that grows food items, and high-tech mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, is scheduled to be completed later this year.

Read the news in the Journal Tribune

 

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A rendering of the living room area
A rendering of the living room area
A rendering of the main dining room, which will be housed on the third-floor of Ripich Commons
A rendering of the main dining room, which will be housed on the third-floor of Ripich Commons

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The University of 51小黄车 is Maine鈥檚 largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of . In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state鈥檚 top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine鈥檚 only medical college, Maine鈥檚 only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.