September 1, 2005 Source: University of Toronto:
http://www.news.utoronto.ca/bin6/050901-1598.asp New UC residence opens Sept. 8 - New Morrison Hall will house 270 students by Mary Alice Thring Morrison Hall, the newest student residence on the University of Toronto's St. George campus will officially open Thursday, Sept. 8 at noon at 75 St. George St. Morrison Hall is the first on-campus residence constructed for U of T's University College in almost 50 years and represents the largest development for the university's founding college since its reconstruction in 1890-92 after a devastating fire. The residence is named for U of T graduates Russell (MA 1947) and Katherine Morrison (PhD 1979) whose $6-million gift made the project possible. Located between the Whitney Hall and Sir Daniel Wilson residences, Morrison Hall will provide accommodation for 270 students. Designed by Zeidler Partnership Architects, the $28 million residence features a 13-storey tower anchored by a three-storey podium and a newly landscaped walkway running east-west between St. George Street and the back campus. At the opening, Professor Vivek Goel, acting president and vice president and provost, will offer opening remarks. Speakers including Rose Patten, chair of Governing Council, and Sylvia Bashevkin, principal of University College, will welcome the Morrisons and other distinguished guests. Student-conducted tours of the residence will be offered following the opening ceremony. CONTACT: Mary Alice Thring, U of T Public Affairs, 416-946-8369, mary.thring@utoronto.ca
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