Dorms go extreme to lure students
22.09.11
Ann Arbor, Michigan (CNN) -- When most people envision a dorm room, they think of a cave-like space barely big enough to fit a TV, a closet and maybe a mini-refrigerator.
But that's changing as universities are catering to students who want movie theaters, tanning beds, fitness centers and, most importantly, private bathrooms.
Over the past few years, schools and private developers across the nation have poured millions into state-of-the-art dorms after recognizing that today's generation of students will pass up 8- by 10-foot rooms and apartments without washing machines.
For example, one private company -- Landmark Properties -- has units serving college students from the Southeast to Texas. They include the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa; numerous properties at the University of Georgia in Athens and North Carolina State University in Raleigh, among others.
And universities are also offering improved living quarters on-campus.
Source: CNN International
Medford, Oregon Hotel Participates in ArtNight Presentation
04.10.11
MEDFORD, OR, Oct 04, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Supporting the area's cultural scene, one of the premier hotels in
Medford, Oregon hosted its first night of creativity and inspiration
for the local community recently with the debut of ArtNight
SpringHill Suites Presents: Evening of Inspiration.
Embracing the SpringHill Suites brand initiative designed to give
local artists visibility while exposing guests to the local art
scene, the SpringHill Suites Medford hotel joined forces with
Medford's Art du Jour Gallery and the Southern Oregon Artist
Association to showcase original artwork and discuss their vision and
ideas with community members, guests and neighbors. Held Thursday
evening, September 22, 2011, this impressive Medford, Oregon hotel
facilitated the event by displaying artwork in the hotel lobby,
meeting room and guest rooms. Local businesses partnering with the
hotel in the production were RoxyAnn Winery, Even Vales Winery,
Misoya Bistro and Branson's Chocolate.
Source: MarketWatch (press release)