By Devon Wilkinson

Since President Nido Qubein joined High Point University in 2005, HPU has been no stranger to change. Two new buildings have been under construction this past year.

To make space for growing enrollment, Caffey Hall, a 143,000-square-foot residential community, was built and is open this fall semester to house over 300 students.

Caffey Hall offers one, two, and four-person rooms; a common kitchen, multiple game rooms, group exercise room, recreation facility, two laundry facilities and a variety of private and group study spaces.

All rooms in Caffey Hall consist of private bedrooms and all bedrooms include a full-size bed. Caffey is the 10th residential living quarters to be added to campus since 2005.

Congdon Hall, which is home to the Congdon School of Health Sciences and Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy has opened as well, and has been in use since late spring. Multiple laboratory spaces will enhance learning for health science and pharmacy students. Simulation rooms and several study lounges are scattered throughout the building as well.

HPU also welcomes minor changes around campus to enhance student life. The parking lot that once divided Point Place Apartments and R.G. Wanek Center has been replaced with a reflection pond. And more studying options, more chairs and tables have been added outside the Great Day Bakery in Wanek.

New faces will be around campus this fall semester. HPU wel- comes 30 new faculty members and the entire class of 2021 to our family.