Wayne Manzilla Inclusion Center Dedicated During Celebration
September 29, 2023ALLIANCE – The University of Mount Union officially dedicated its new Wayne Manzilla Inclusion Center on Friday, September 29 as part of a ceremony recognizing the donors and friends who made the space possible.
Gifts from Nancy Hill ’79 and Mark Schaefer ’79 helped with the refresh of the area in the Hoover-Price Campus Center, including a student work office, meeting space, conference room, and lounge. The lounge was also dedicated as The Constanzo Family Collaboration Lounge, thanks in part to a gift from a friend of Jim Costanzo ’84 to recognize his service to the University.
Students spoke about their early experiences with the Wayne Manzilla Inclusion Center as part of the ceremony.
(l-r) President Greg King, Jim Costanzo '84, Treyon Davis '24, Jaliyah Mixon '24, Nancy Hill '79 and Mark Schaefer '79 stand in front of the banner to unveil the Wayne Manzilla Inclusion Center.
Several members of the Mount Union campus community attended the dedication of the Wayne Manzilla Inclusion Center.
The main lobby of the Center.
The Costanzo Family Collaboration Center features TVs, bean bag chair, high top tables, and soft seating to hold meetings or for student relaxation.
The Center also features a conference room for student and campus leadership.
Students have already begun utilizing the space to study, relax with friends, and hold meetings for their organizations. Learn more about Mount Union’s efforts with diversity and inclusion by visiting mountunion.edu/diversity-and-inclusion.