The Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center and The Learning Commons
Naming Opportunities
Work continues on the new academic buildings and auditorium, scheduled to open for the fall 2022 semester. The Performing Arts Center will house the Department of Music and a 700-seat auditorium. The Learning Commons will house the Department of Educational Studies, a study commons and a café.
Space | Value/Status |
|---|---|
| Performing Arts Center: Will encompass classrooms, teaching studios, instrument labs, practice rooms, sheet music library and faculty offices in addition to the auditorium. | Named |
| Auditorium: A 700-seat acoustically tuned facility with stage, balcony, and orchestra pit will enhance musical performances and multimedia presentations for both the campus and Southern Maryland communities. | Consultation |
| Lobby: Will allow for intermission events and other special functions when not accommodating audiences. | Consultation |
| Box Office | Named |
| Recital Hall | Named |
| Practice Studio | Named |
| Three Rehearsal Studios/Classrooms | $25k each |
| Two Group Teaching Studios | $15k each |
| Percussion Suite | Named |
| Electronic Music Lab | $20k |
| Piano Learning Lab | Named |
| Harp Studio | Committed |
| Learning Commons | Consultation |
| Educational Studies Wing (2nd floor) | Committed |
| Study Commons: Will feature open space with both individual cubbies and shared tables as well as four study rooms. | Consultation |
| Large Classroom/Seminar Room | $50k |
| Two Medium Classrooms/Seminar Rooms | $20k each |
| Group Teaching Room | $10k |
| Education Curriculum Center/Lab | Named |
For more information about naming opportunities, please contact Carolyn Curry, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at cscurry@smcm.edu or Karen Raley, Assistant Vice President of Development, at kcraley@smcm.edu.