New South (Georgetown University)
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New South, frequently known as "Dirty South," is one of the dormitories housing first-year students at Georgetown University. It was built in 1959. Money for the dormitory was made available by the federal government largely because of the 1957 launch of Sputnik, which galvanized the government to fund educational initiatives. However this required that a "no-frills" building to be built. Since then, renovation to the exterior has been prevented by the DC Commission of Fine Arts, which considers it a "part of the historic skyline of Georgetown."[1] The dorm has a certain reputation, due in part to its long corridors, of being more social but also being prone to vandalism. Until the Leo J. O'Donovan, S.J. Dining Hall opened in 2003, New South was the home of one of two dining halls on campus.
In addition to student housing, New South also houses the office of the University Architect, University Facilities, Facilities Planning, and the MSB Technology Center. Each double room in New South contains a sink. The 4 floors are co-ed and contain roughly 100 students. Each floor has 2 RAs and a Chaplain-in-Residence. In 2004, the building underwent a $21 million dollar renovation, and a new entrance was created.[2]
New South was recognized as the Georgetown Hall of the Year for the 2005-2006 academic year.
Current University President John J. DeGioia lived in New South while a student. The University mascot, Jack, lives on the 4th Floor with Jesuit-in-Residence, Father Steck.
[edit] Notes
- ^ O'Neill, Paul R.; Paul K. Williams (2003). Georgetown University. Arcadia, 100. ISBN 0-7385-1509-4.
- ^ Gourvitch, Daniel. "New South To Receive $21 Million Upgrade", The Hoya, 2003-10-28. Retrieved on March 6, 2007.
