Centennial Hall will open in summer 2022
by Kelly Rogge, KCKCC public information manager
After months of taking name suggestions for Kansas City Kansas Community College’s new student housing facility, a choice has been made – one that has a connection to the college’s centennial anniversary.
At its January meeting, the KCKCC Board of Trustees voted to approve Centennial Hall as the name of KCKCC’s student housing facility.
KCKCC will celebrate 100 years of serving the education needs of Wyandotte and surrounding counties in 2023. One of the first centennial events will be the grand opening of Centennial Hall. Additional activities will include community and campus celebrations as well as commemorative banners, athletic uniforms and other items to mark the historic milestone.
“We are excited to announce the name of KCKCC’s new student housing facility, Centennial Hall, as it marks an important point in time for the college, celebrating the last 100 years of service to our community and preparing to do even more in the next 100 years,” Dr. Greg Mosier, KCKCC president, said. “This facility will not only allow our students to live on campus but also offers students an environment to be surrounded by amenities that will help them reach their educational goals. This is a significant moment in KCKCC’s history.”
The four-story facility will allow 248 students to live on campus and be close to both classes and activities. Typical suites will have a shared living space, including a kitchenette with a stove and refrigerator, and private bedrooms for up to four students. The building, which was designed to inspire community building and to enhance learning, will include 57 four-bed units, five ADA mobility units, two three-bed units and units for the housing specialist, housing supervisor and resident assistants.
In addition, other amenities include group study halls, study spaces, multipurpose spaces, a community laundry facility, a FEMA-rated storm shelter and gaming room. An e-gaming area will allow students to play and build a community with fellow residents. Outside amenities include an outdoor amphitheater, an outdoor patio and grill area and a hammock grove which gives students an opportunity to relax.
Applications for the new Centennial Hall will open on April 1 and information on the new housing can be found at https://www.kckcc.edu/housing. Those who are interested in more information on the new facility and application requirements may contact KCKCC admissions at 913-288-7600 or [email protected].
