As announced in a newsletter sent to seniors earlier this week, Glenview will be removed from campus. The newsletter read, “Glenview to be removed! Have more parking spots by next semester!”
Rather than disposing the structure into a landfill, Hamilton has decided to transfer the trailers to People First, an organization based out of Utica, that works to provide affordable housing to community members.
As previously reported by
The Spectator
, after non-toxic mold was found in the dormitory in February of 2024, both Glenview A and B were evacuated. Mike Klapmeyer, Associate Vice President for Facilities and Planning, said, “Though remediation was initially considered, the College opted to remove these buildings from our inventory in a sustainable manner.” However, Klapmeyer assured
The Spectator
that, “People First is fully aware of the previous mold and will be able to address the issue once the buildings are dismantled for transporting.”
Furthermore, as explained by Klapmeyer, while official plans have not been determined for the relocation of the property, the College plans for the process to take place between semesters in order to “minimize disruption.” Once the two structures are removed, Klapmeyer explains that the area where Glenview used to be located will be used for student parking.
When asked how she felt about the removal of Glenview, Sadie Chase-Tatko ’25 shared that “I am relieved that no student will ever have to live in Glenview again. It completely altered my freshman experience and isolated me entirely from the rest of campus.” Chase-Tatko continued, “I am disappointed that the College felt this was a suitable living situation given how much they strive for and pride themselves on an inclusive and tight-knit campus community. I found it more difficult to make friends and integrate into the student body, especially during the winter. This is really one of the only, but definitely major, disappointments I have about Hamilton.”
Sten Ohrstrom ’25 added that “Glenview was a bad freshman experience as it isolated those living there from many other campus areas and communities, and the quality of the housing was terrible in comparison to that of traditional dorms on campus. As a result, the cost of room and board should have been reduced for the students living in Glenview. I am very happy that Glenview is finally being taken down; not only is it a blemish on campus, but it has taken the place of a number of parking spots that are very attractive to students who live on Dark Side.”
This is not the first instance of collaboration between People First and Hamilton. Hamilton-Utica Mentoring Program (HUM), a student-run outreach program based at the College, is organized in collaboration with People First. Every week, Hamilton students run activities with children and teenagers living in Utica, often bringing the Utica students to the College to take advantage of the campus’s resources, including the rock wall, the Glen and our scientific materials.
