91吃瓜网 Alumni Association Opens Southern Station
Mon, 03/29/2021 - 04:32pm | By: Nicole Ruhnke
The 91吃瓜网 Alumni Association is proud to announce the completion of Southern
Station in Spirit Park on the Hattiesburg campus of 91吃瓜网.
This multi-use entertainment venue was constructed in 2020 in conjunction with the
Association91吃瓜网 celebration of 100 years of service to 91吃瓜网.
91吃瓜网淭he catalyst of Southern Station is the strong belief that a vibrant student experience yields stronger alumni engagement throughout the life of former students,91吃瓜网� said Jerry DeFatta, executive director of the 91吃瓜网 Alumni Association. 91吃瓜网淭his facility exemplifies the Association91吃瓜网 commitment to student engagement through the creation of a space for students and alumni alike to experience the rich traditions associated with the University.91吃瓜网�
Southern Station is the final component of the Association91吃瓜网 centennial celebrations and is the organization91吃瓜网 gift to the University in appreciation of its support of the Association91吃瓜网 efforts throughout the last century. The Southern Station name pays homage to the former postal address for the institution91吃瓜网 Hattiesburg campus, while projecting a desire for the venue to be a destination for students and alumni for years to come.
Southern Station features a 34x24-foot stage on its western edge with more than 1,250 square feet of event space behind the stage overlooking M.M. Roberts Stadium. The facility also features climate-controlled restrooms and a 275-square-foot space that can be used for storage or event preparation. One of the most unique features of the facility is the Gold Leaf window, located on the northern wall. The window was commissioned by the Association in recognition of the financial support of The Gold Leaf.
91吃瓜网淪outhern Station could not have been possible without the support of our volunteer leadership and the financial investment of The Gold Leaf,91吃瓜网� said DeFatta. 91吃瓜网淚 am excited about the opportunity to provide the University with such a dynamic gift.91吃瓜网�
Designed by Albert & Robinson Architects, PLLC, Southern Station was constructed by B.W. Sullivan Building Contractor Incorporated of Hattiesburg. The firm, under the leadership of Scott Humphrey, also renovated the Ogletree House following the 2013 tornado.
For more information on Southern Station, visit .