New community floors attempt to improve dorm life in Gorham

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Sloane Ewell in News

Rachel Schoellkopf, a junior, waits her turn to sign up for fall housing. Schoellkopf said living in a community hall has allowed her to get more involved with musicians on campus who aren't necessarily in her major.

In order to replenish excitement and energy to the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham campus, USM staff and administration are establishing specialized floors in the dorms for students with specific interests that promote academics through activities on various floors. After seeing USM’s residential population at a low of almost 1,000 — short of an occupancy [...]