Hamilton College receives $671,141 in grant money for new dorm equipment

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Hamilton College receives $671,141 in grant money for new dorm equipment

CLINTON, N.Y. - New York State Senator Joseph Griffo and Assemblyman David Townsend announced that Hamilton College will receive $671,141 from the New York State Dormitory Authority for the purchase and installation of equipment at the Kirner-Johnson Building .

The legislative grant award was administered through the New York State Dormitory Authority’s Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program (HECap).

"I’m pleased that I could help Hamilton in renovating a huge part of Hamilton College and Kirkland College’s academic history," said Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R-C, Rome). "I worked hard to secure these funds because Hamilton had a vision for transitioning this historic building into a state of the art educational center for more of its prestigious programs." He added, ”I commend President Joan Hinde Stewart and the Foundation for their vision. ”

“Hamilton College has a rich history of emphasizing the liberal arts in an atmosphere consistent with a modern, high-tech university,” said Assemblyman David Townsend (R, WF-Sylvan Beach). “I am happy to announce the Dormitory Authority’s generous grant for the expansion and renovation of the college’s Kirner-Johnson Building, a repository of interdisciplinary knowledge as well as an extended classroom where some of the state’s finest educators teach the importance of written and verbal communication. With this new funding, I am confident that Hamilton College will continue its tradition of excellence in higher education and remain one of the preeminent liberal-arts schools in the state for some time to come.”

The Kirner-Johnson Building is home to the departments of government and economics, which account for the largest enrollments and about a third of the majors in the Class of 2008. Along with the Deans of Students and the Registrar, the building also contains the centers for writing and oral communication and the Arthur Levitt Public Affairs Center.

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Friday, Aug 29 at 1:16 AM Mr E wrote ...

Stop complaining just because you and your kids weren't smart enough to get into Hamilton.

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Thursday, Aug 28 at 6:12 PM Jose Cuervo wrote ...

Griffo is dumber than I previously had thought, who in their right mind would hold a press conference bragging about giving $671,141 of tax money to a private college who does not need the money. Senator, why don't you try and help out the tax payers and get rid of these BS grants. I am sick and tired of paying high taxes so you can give it away in the form of grants.

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Thursday, Aug 28 at 3:27 PM WestmoGuy wrote ...

Give it to some school that didnt just conclude their $147 million dollar fund drive.

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Thursday, Aug 28 at 2:46 PM taxes_too_high wrote ...

Hamilton should receive no state money until they pay property taxes. All of these dorms are tax exempt. Why should taxpayer monies be used in any capacity on them? Clinton property taxes are sky high - mostly because Hamilton College's 100 million dollar buildings are all tax exempt. Stop the corporate welfare.

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Thursday, Aug 28 at 2:27 PM Scambuster wrote ...

How much does this "Yuppy" institution charge for tuition? I smell a scam.

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Thursday, Aug 28 at 1:59 PM Question wrote ...

Why does a private college receive state taxpayer paid funding?

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Thursday, Aug 28 at 12:55 PM Clinton Resident wrote ...

Why is my NYS tax money going to support a private college?

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Thursday, Aug 28 at 11:51 AM miss appropraition wrote ...

Nice gift for a college with nearly $800 million in endowment funds available.

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