$300,000 Newcomb diversity center holds grand opening
By Jayni Foley | February 27, 2004Kaleidoscope, the name of the new center on the fourth floor of Newcomb Hall, was a fitting word to describe the diverse crowd and student performances that filled the room during its grand opening yesterday. The center, formally titled "Kaleidoscope: Center for Cultural Fluency," is intended to be a place for students, faculty and administrators to explore diversity issues, hold events, interact and relax. Previously an informal lounge, the center underwent a $300,000 transformation which completely renovated the area and brought in new couches, chairs, reading materials and a 61" plasma television. "If we want to have new and different discussions, might be inspired by a place that is new and different?" asked Shamim Sisson, senior associate dean of students, who worked with a student committee to develop the center. Student Council President Daisy Lundy and M.
