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 | | A gift from Arthur L. Powell, a 1943 alumnus of Alfred University who is a life trustee and former chairman of the Board of Trustees, and his wife, Lea Powell, also a former member of the Board of Trustees, will cover more than half of the cost of the renovation, said Edmondson. |
 | | University officials speculate South Hall will soon become as popular a living unit as The Brick, which was built in the 1860s, and is now the most sought-after residence hall assignment. |
 | | The University has experienced several larger-than-usual freshman classes in recent years, and that has created space crunches in its residence halls, at least temporarily converting lounges and computer labs in the residence halls into bedrooms. |
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