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The residence hall features an equal number of singles and doubles, housing a total of 78 students. The space is was renovated in [[2013]], and features wood floors, as well as a large basement lounge and kitchen space. In addition, the cellar also houses a bicycle storage room, laundry room, and computer lab. The renovation controversially included destroying the convent's formerly beautiful library. | The residence hall features an equal number of singles and doubles, housing a total of 78 students. The space is was renovated in [[2013]], and features wood floors, as well as a large basement lounge and kitchen space. In addition, the cellar also houses a bicycle storage room, laundry room, and computer lab. The renovation controversially included destroying the convent's formerly beautiful library. | ||
| − | In 2013, the space was split up for five special interest communities: [[The Student Wellness Project]], [[Manhattan House]], [[Creative Commons]], [[Pre-Health]], and [[ADi]]. | + | In 2013, the space was split up for five special interest communities: [[The Student Wellness Project]], [[Manhattan House]], [[Creative Commons]], [[Pre-Health]], and [[ADi]]. Many of these groups were passed over by the [[Brownstone Review Committee]], and were thought to received space in the Convent as a consolation prize. |
[[Category:Special Interest Communities]] | [[Category:Special Interest Communities]] | ||
[[Category:Columbia undergraduate residence halls]] | [[Category:Columbia undergraduate residence halls]] | ||
Revision as of 18:35, 30 July 2013
The Convent (formerly St.Hilda's House Convent) is a Columbia Housing owned building on 113th Street between Broadway and Riverside Drive. Housing and Student Affairs officially call it the "SIC House," which is more than a little sterilized.
The residence hall features an equal number of singles and doubles, housing a total of 78 students. The space is was renovated in 2013, and features wood floors, as well as a large basement lounge and kitchen space. In addition, the cellar also houses a bicycle storage room, laundry room, and computer lab. The renovation controversially included destroying the convent's formerly beautiful library.
In 2013, the space was split up for five special interest communities: The Student Wellness Project, Manhattan House, Creative Commons, Pre-Health, and ADi. Many of these groups were passed over by the Brownstone Review Committee, and were thought to received space in the Convent as a consolation prize.
