UW-Green Bay celebrates new ‘living-and-learning’ Cort Condon residence hall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2024

A dedication ceremony was held today for the new building, now the largest residence hall on the Green Bay campus.

Green Bay, WI — Amidst the hustle and bustle of campus life, the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay held a dedication ceremony today for the newest residence hall on the Green Bay campus, Cort Condon Hall. The residence hall honors Gerald C. “Cort” Condon, Jr. Chairman of the Board, University Village Housing, Inc. (UVHI). Condon was instrumental in the design and building of the $38 million privately funded project planned to specifically serve the students of UW-Green Bay.

The addition of Cort Condon Hall follows years of growth in enrollment and academic and extra-curricular offerings at UW-Green Bay. This latest campus expansion is UW-Green Bay’s largest and first new residence hall in more than 12 years.

UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander spoke to the importance of the new residence hall to foster the growth of UW-Green Bay. “Cort Condon Hall represents the tremendous momentum we have as an institution. Over the past four years, we have experienced 17.4% enrollment growth,” said Alexander. “Our students deserve the very best as an access institution, and this residence hall reflects the amazing work they are doing.”

Home to 200 students, Cort Condon Hall was specially designed for second-year students to increase social and cultural opportunities, foster common-interest learning communities and support degree attainment. It offers both two-person and four-person shared bedroom apartments with an array of shared collaboration and recreation spaces.

Keith Pamperin,’70 member of the UVHI Board of Directors, shared the history of the building project and the unique partnership between the non-profit UVHI organization and the university. “The residence halls that we’ve helped build, and most notably Cort Condon Hall, were designed with students in mind, to be both unique, affordable and accessible,” said Pamperin. “This would not have happened without Cort’s commitment.”

Gerald C. “Cort” Condon Jr. is originally from Brodhead, Wis. Condon is a 1969 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison earning degrees in accounting and finance. He later obtained his law degree from the University of Colorado. He moved to Northeast Wisconsin in 1975 and became a strong financial partner and advocate for area businesses throughout his career as a corporate and tax attorney. Currently, he is a partner in the Condon & Herald firm, located in downtown Green Bay.

His leadership with UW-Green Bay is highlighted by his service on the board of University Village Housing, Inc., the private, non-profit group that was specially formed for the development of affordable student housing at UW-Green Bay and partners with the university in the management of most residence halls. Condon is also on the Board of Directors of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Foundation and was a member of the UW-Green Bay Council of Trustees. Condon has been active in a wide range of community organizations promoting education, health and youth initiatives.

“I’m deeply honored that the University has named this building after me,” said Condon. “This building represents that ‘where there’s a will, there’s a way.’ I’m thankful for all who were involved in this project. Now, let’s keep going!”

Cort Condon Hall is the latest strategic investment in UW-Green Bay’s on-campus housing to enhance the educational and community experience at every stage of a student’s university journey. In recent years, there has been intentional financial investment to update and renovate many campus housing buildings. The new residence hall will offer students the opportunity to live in housing with the newest technology, student furnishings, and sustainable facility upgrades.

About UW-Green Bay
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 10,300 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 85,000 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise — Wisconsin’s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.

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