Featured Spaces in Crawford Hall
Walter G . and Judy A . Van Benthuysen Collaboration Staircase
In recognition of a $ 1 million gift provided by Walter G . Van Benthuysen and his wife , Judy , the Collaboration Staircase will be named in their honor , a central innovation feature of the new building ’ s atrium . The staircase will provide an open gathering space for social and collaborative experiences for students .
Walter Van Benthuysen graduated from Kent State in 1961 with a bachelor ’ s degree in business administration .
Shown is a rendering of the future Collaboration Staircase in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship .
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