When constructing the new Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, a green space was created to serve as the academic center of Jefferson’s campus. The plaza will give students, faculty, staff, and community members a place to gather. Remarkably, it is the largest concrete-to-green space conversion in Philadelphia’s recent history.

University Trustee Ira M. Lubert has named The Sidney and Ethal Lubert Plaza in honor of his parents. His mother is 'proud, happy, and excited” about the honor, but Lubert thinks his late father would be 'overwhelmed; he was a pretty shy guy.' Lubert made this important gift 'because of the care my mother has been receiving at Jefferson, the quality of caring, and the professionalism of the whole staff. We are satisfied with and appreciative of every aspect of care.