Lawrence Hoffman van den Berg was the fifth principal of the State Normal School at New Paltz from 1923-1943. The building is now home to the School of Business, Nursing and the Counseling Center.
Most business students find the location convenient for many reasons.
All School of Business faculty offices, administrative offices, and classrooms are located there. A student lounge is also available and it contains 20 additional computer work stations, bathrooms, worktables and and a colorful international flag display. The VLC's location is an easy walking distance to downtown New Paltz and not far from the Sojourner Truth Library, Humanities Building, Faculty Tower and Old Main Building. Metered parking is available on the street in front of the building and permit parking in nearby and adjacent lots.