Currently, we do not have the facilities to host a conference of 500 people, |
The city of Champaign has pledged to contribute $3 million to the project, |
There's always things that are left undone, and rather than focus on why, we should celebrate the fact that we're doing it, |
They've proven their study habits; they've proven they can accommodate to college. |
This is a unique opportunity for a significant group to have a place to meet and find ways to reinforce culture, ... (The center) speaks to the idea that we ought to be a fusion of students and academics. This is the first instance where ethnic studies and a cultural center have been put together. |
This is an important undertaking, |
We really try to get present students speaking on our behalf. We have had some fantastic return on that investment. |
We're not expecting this to be a moneymaker, ... This is a program investment in the campus, in the quality of the amenities. |