{"id":16686,"date":"2011-03-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-03-22T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yfiledev.uit.yorku.ca\/2011\/03\/22\/learning-commons-salon-named-for-york-president-emerita\/"},"modified":"2025-04-01T15:10:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T19:10:21","slug":"learning-commons-salon-named-for-york-president-emerita","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yfile\/2011\/03\/22\/learning-commons-salon-named-for-york-president-emerita\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Commons salon named for York president emerita"},"content":{"rendered":"

The salon in the Learning Commons at Scott Library now bears the name of one of its earliest and most enthusiastic supporters, York President Emerita Lorna Marsden. York administration, supporters, alumni, friends, faculty and staff recently joined Marsden to celebrate the dedication at a ceremony and reception.<\/p>\n

Marsden was recognized for her important role in helping to get the Learning Commons off the ground. The space was made possible by the Enhancement Fund for 快播视频 Libraries created upon her retirement in 2007, and supported generously by the York community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Above: From left, York President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri with President Emerita Lorna Marsden and University Librarian Cynthia Archer at the dedication event for the new Marsden Salon in the Learning Commons in the Scott Library<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

At the\u00a0event, York President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri praised Marsden as a champion of infrastructure, presiding over major construction projects that have changed the face of the University, including the Seymour Schulich Building and the Accolade Building. \u201c快播视频 now boasts so many great, modern buildings across its campuses, largely thanks to Lorna\u2019s efforts, so our gratitude goes far beyond this space alone,\u201d said Shoukri.<\/p>\n

Marsden served as York\u2019s sixth president and vice-chancellor from 1997 to 2007 and remains an active volunteer and supporter. \u201cYork is very fortunate that Lorna continues to be part of the University community even after a decade of service as president,\u201d said Shoukri. \u201cShe is truly a talented and passionate individual with a tremendous commitment to this institution.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"FromRight: From left, Bill Hatanaka (BA Spec. Hons. \u201977), special advisor to the CEO, TD Bank, director, Ameritrade, and 快播视频 Foundation Board member; Avie Bennett (Hon. DLitt \u201904), York chancellor emeritus and 快播视频 Foundation Board member; and Wade Hall, assistant vice\u2013president, development, 快播视频 <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI am deeply honoured that you have named this beautiful space for me,\u201d said Marsden, \u201cbut it really should be called the \u2018Generous Friends and Donors to 快播视频 Salon' because it all of you who have made this possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe affection is mutual and the friendship is deep and I admire greatly what you are doing,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Opened in October 2010, the Learning Commons occupies nearly half the second floor of Scott Library to provide 17,000-sq.-ft. of space for quiet and group study, and a hub for academic supports and services. It is also\u00a0a place where students can\u00a0eat, drink coffee and work collaboratively.\u00a0The salon area, in particular, has quickly become a favourite among students with its comfortable lounge seating, computer workstations, reference book collection and space for quiet study.<\/p>\n

\"FromLeft: From left, 快播视频 Board of Govenors Chair Paul Cantor and 快播视频 Board of Governors member Robert Lewis<\/strong><\/p>\n

The dedication event, which took place on Feb. 28,\u00a0closed with a two-minute documentary of the positive reception of the Learning Commons, followed by a description of the plans for the second and third phases of renovations from University Librarian Cynthia Archer. Scheduled to begin in the summer of 2012, the renovations will include:<\/p>\n