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Wilcox Center

Francis A. Wilcox Intercultural and Student Organization Center

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What We Do

The Wilcox Center is a space for gathering, meeting, relaxing, and collaborating.

Email
wilcoxcenter@utica.edu
Department Type
Center or Institute

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A top-to-bottom renovation and repurposing of the facility that housed the former Newman Center, the Francis A. Wilcox Intercultural and Student Organization Center, also known as the “Wilcox Center,” offers students space for gathering, meeting, studying or just plain relaxing.

What's Inside

Chairs, fireplace, and television in the new Wilcox Center.

The 3,500-square foot building, formerly the Newman Community Center, features a great room with a fireplace and large flat-screen TV, speakers, a full kitchen, and to top it off, an outdoor patio where students can convene around the ambience of an outdoor gas fireplace. There are a number of individual meeting/study rooms as well. The $900,000 renovation was completely donor funded.

Organizations and Resources

  • The building serves as home base for two members of the College’s Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Student Transitions. DEI program manager Meghan Jordan and DEI communications and community relations coordinator Kira Maddox are both located in the Wilcox Center. 
  • In addition, the building is home to the K. Della Ferguson Women’s Resource Center, a student organization dedicated to the empowerment of women through education, mutual support and growth.
Francis A. Wilcox in suit and tie.

Mr. Francis A. Wilcox was a native of Utica and made the Mohawk Valley his home his entire life. After attending St. Francis De Sales School, he received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a Master of Science Degree from Cornell University.

He served in the United States Army’s Signal Corps in India during World War II. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Meritorious Unit Award, and the World War II Victory Medal. Following his military service, he spent nearly his entire professional career as an Electrical Engineer with the General Electric Corporation, both in Utica and Syracuse.

After his retirement, he was a dedicated volunteer for the Utica Public Library, and the Oneida History Center, where he pursued his passion for Genealogy, helping people from around the United States explore their family roots and heritage.

The Wilcox Center is open 24/7 for students. The space may be reserved for student clubs/organizations or multicultural-related activities by request through PioHub (students) or the Event Management System (faculty/staff).

Spaces are first come, first serve. General meeting room usage does not require reservations.

Please make note of the Meditation and All Denomination Prayer Room schedule. To limit noise disturbances, reservations in the Wilcox Lounge are not permitted during designated prayer and mediation hours.

Need help reserving the space?

Student Clubs / Organizations

Please contact Jason Francey, Assistant Director of College Engagement - jfrance@utica.edu

Faculty & Staff

Please contact Nina Nguyen, DE&I and Student Transitions Project Manager / Senior Administrative Assistant - nanguyen@utica.edu

 

Guidelines for Use of Spaces in the Wilcox Center

General Wilcox Center Guidelines

Wilcox Center Kitchen Guidelines

Meditation and All Denomination Prayer Room Guidelines

Wilcox Firepit Guidelines

Please Note:

  • Please adhere to the schedules listed below. Spaces can be reserved but are first come, first serve.
  • A portable partition is available for privacy. Please move it at your leisure, but place it back in the side of the room when done.
  • Please remove your shoes when utilizing the area rug. A shoe tray is available for your convenience.

Meditation and All Denomination Prayer Room

Weekly Schedule

Sundays

12pm-2pm
&
4pm-6pm

Reserved for prayer and meditation
individual and *religious group sessions

No disturbances allowed

(No reservations in Wilcox Lounge are permitted)

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Open for Wilcox Lounge Reservations

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

 

Meditation and All Denomination Prayer Room

Sunday Schedule

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Individual Session

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Group Session

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Individual Session

*(Religious groups may reserve)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Group Session

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Individual Session

*(Religious groups may reserve)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Group Session

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Contact Us

Nina Nguyen

Nina Nguyen

Nina Nguyen

Project Manager / Senior Administrative Assistant for Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Student Transitions
(315) 792-3012
nanguyen@utica.edu

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