On June 14, 2004, ground was broken for a new Student Village on Mount Scopus that will enable The Hebrew University to accommodate increased enrollment. The modern, nine-building complex will be smart-wired and air conditioned, with provisions made for diversified living arrangements.
Five-room apartments will house groups of single students; 70 two-room apartments have been designed for married couples; and 50 three-room apartments will be available to students with young families. The needs of students with disabilities are being incorporated into many design features, and an attractive promenade will run the length of the gated, secure complex.
Almost three-quarters of Hebrew University's students come from outside Jerusalem. Despite the current stock of 5,000 dormitory beds, at least 600 students are wait-listed for campus housing.
PHOTO OF GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY (from left) Assaf Segev, chairman of the Student Union; Prof. Hannah Rahamimoff, Dean of students; Vice-President Avi Armoni; Fred Worms of England; Barbara Mandel of the U.S.; Vice-President Moshe Vigdor; Rector Haim Rabinowitch; President Prof. Menachem Magidor and Chairman of the Board of Governors Yigal Arnon.
SCOPUS STUDENT VILLAGE AND ENROLLMENT DEMANDS
Enrollment at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has never been higher, and the demand for housing exceeds the capability. The creation of 1500 additional dormitory rooms increase Mt. Scopus housing capacity by 50 percent, and will attract the best and brightest students to Jerusalem.
Central to vital university facilities, this exciting project will not only benefit students but will enhance the well being of Jerusalem, which thrives from proximity to a vibrant academic and research community.
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