Holy Cross Students Develop Their Own Student Lounge

Students at Holy Cross College wanted a state-of-the-art coffee shop/student lounge, but when they found out it wasn’t in the budget, they decided to take matters into their own hands.

The Student Government Association (SGA) has planned to completely remodel the Driscoll Lounge into a modernized, twenty-four-hour student union facility. With the help of undergraduate architecture students at the University of Notre Dame, the Holy Cross students drew up plans that include new media equipment, new furniture, new lighting, and a coffee shop.

The Holy Cross SGA has set a fundraising goal of $134,500. Currently, the association has reached 20 percent of their goal. SGA President, Steven Henderson, says “This is a completely student-run effort.

We have been the ones in charge of contacting contractors, going to area businesses to present and promote our cause, and creating a design and layout for the lounge.”

The students plan to meet their fundraising goals within six months. Vice President of the SGA, Michael Hodge, says “We see a great deal of potential in this room. Any support given to us would be greatly appreciated!”

Fundraising efforts have included the SGA raising over $10,000 parking cars at a Notre Dame football game, a Dinner Auction organized by student volunteer Abigail Stopczynski that raised $7,500, and several generous benefactors who have stepped up to give personal donations. If you would like to contribute to this effort. Please call Craig Horvath, Director of Alumni Relations, (574) 239-8368.