Green Bay Reporter

A dedication ceremony was held today for the new building, now the largest residence hall on the Green Bay campus.

Green Bay, WI — Amidst the hustle and bustle of campus life, the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay held a dedication ceremony today for the newest residence hall on the Green Bay campus, Cort Condon Hall. The residence hall honors Gerald C. “Cort” Condon, Jr., Chairman of the Board at University Village Housing, Inc. (UVHI). Condon was instrumental in the design and building of the $38 million privately funded project planned to specifically serve UW-Green Bay students.

The addition of Cort Condon Hall follows years of growth in enrollment and academic and extracurricular offerings at UW-Green Bay. This latest campus expansion is UW-Green Bay’s largest and first new residence hall in more than 12 years.

UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander spoke to the importance of the new residence hall to foster growth at UW-Green Bay. “Cort Condon Hall represents the tremendous momentum we have as an institution. Over the past four years, we have experienced 17.4% enrollment growth,” said Alexander. “Our students deserve the very best as an access institution, and this residence hall reflects the amazing work they are doing.”

Home to 200 students, Cort Condon Hall was specially designed for second-year students to increase social and cultural opportunities, foster common-interest learning communities, and support degree attainment. It offers both two-person and four-person shared bedroom apartments with an array of shared collaboration and recreation spaces.

Keith Pamperin,’70 member of UVHI Board of Directors, shared insights into the history of the building project and partnership between UVHI and UW-Green Bay. “The residence halls that we’ve helped build, most notably Cort Condon Hall, were designed with students in mind to be unique, affordable, and accessible,” said Pamperin. “This would not have happened without Cort’s commitment.”

Gerald C. “Cort” Condon Jr., originally from Brodhead, Wis., graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1969 with degrees in accounting and finance before obtaining his law degree from University of Colorado. He moved to Northeast Wisconsin in 1975 where he became a strong financial partner for area businesses as a corporate and tax attorney. Currently a partner at Condon & Herald firm located in downtown Green Bay.

Condon’s leadership with UW-Green Bay includes serving on UVHI's board—the private non-profit group formed for developing affordable student housing—and partnering with UW-Green Bay on managing most residence halls. He also serves on UW-Green Bay Foundation's Board of Directors and was part of UW-Green Bay Council of Trustees while actively promoting education, health, and youth initiatives within community organizations.

“I’m deeply honored that the University has named this building after me,” said Condon. “This building represents that ‘where there’s a will, there’s a way.’ I’m thankful for all who were involved in this project. Now let’s keep going!”

Cort Condon Hall is part of strategic investments by UW-Green Bay aimed at enhancing educational experiences through updated housing facilities equipped with modern technology, student furnishings, and sustainable upgrades.

About UW-Green Bay

The University serves 10,300 undergraduate graduate doctoral students along with 85 000 continuing education learners annually offering over 200 academic degrees programs certificates With four campuses across Northeast Wisconsin it welcomes all eager learners since its inception in 1965 For more information visit www uwgb edu