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Building Info Set #1
Academic Buildings & Res. Halls
25
Education
Undergraduate 1
05/19/2008

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Term
In what year was Brown Hall first dedicated and after whom was it named?
Definition

Dedicated in 1967.

 

Named after William R. Brown, former head of the English Department at WMU 

Term
When was the Chemistry Building opened? And what is it also known as?
Definition

Opened Winter 2007.

 

Also known as the Chemistry Annex. 

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When was the Dalton Center built, and after whom is it named?
Definition

Built in 1982.

 

Named for Dorothy Upjohn Dalton, philanthropist and charter member, WMU Board of Trustees 1964-72. 

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When was Dunbar Hall built, and after whom is it named?
Definition

Built in 1971.

 

Named after Willis F. Dunbar, Prof. of History 1951-70 and Head of History Dept 1960-67. 

Term

Name the building which houses the following features:

  • Language Lab
  • Communication Resource Center
  • Classes for: English, Foreign Languages & Literature, and Communication 
Definition
Brown Hall
Term
When viewed from the sky, what does the Dalton Center look like?
Definition
Treble Clef
Term
When was Rood Hall built, and who is it named after?
Definition

Built in 1971.

 

Named for Dr. Paul Rood, former Head of Physics Dept, member from 1916-64. 

Term
When was Sangren Hall Built, and who is named after?
Definition

Built in 1964.

 

Named after WMU's 2nd President Paul V. Sangren. 

Term
When was Kohrman Hall built and after whom is it named?
Definition

Built in 1966.

 

Named in 1980 for George Kohrman, Dean of "School of Applied Arts and Sciences" 1951-74.

Term
What academic building houses a science research pavilion, and over 60 state-of-the-art laboratories throughout it's 5 floors and 108,586 sq.ft?
Definition

Haenicke Hall

*pronounced "Hen-uh-kuh"* 

Term
Name the three theatres of the Gilmore Theatre Complex and how many they each seat:
Definition

Shaw Theatre - seats 570

York Arena - seats 125

Multi-Form Theatre - seats 350 

Term
When was Knauss Hall built, and who is it named after?
Definition

Built in 1971.

 

Named for James O. Knauss, Prof. of History 1926-56 and University Archivist 1956-59. 

Term
When was the Lee Honors College dedicated, and after whom is named?
Definition

Dedicated in 1990.

 

Named for philanthropists Carl & Winifred Lee. 

Term

This academic building is home to:

  • The College of Education
  • Flossie's Cafe
  • Education Resource Library
  • Classes for Education, Art, Blind Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Occupational Therapy.
Definition
Sangren Hall
Term
This academic building, originally a women's dormitory, houses the Center for Academic Support Programs.
Definition
Moore Hall
Term

This academic building, built in 1957, was converted from a Harding's Grocery store in 1987.

 

Definition
Welborn Hall
Term
Wood Hall was first completed in what year and then retrofitted & re-opened in what year?
Definition

First completed in 1962.

 

Retrofitted and re-opened in 1998. 

Term
When was Trimpe Hall completed and after whom is it named?
Definition

Completed in 1966.

 

Named after Adrian Trimpe. 

Term

This academic building is home to:

  • The Haworth College of Business
  • a Computer Lab (with 95 computers, 200 total in the building)
  • the largest lecture hall on campus (350 seats)
Definition
Schneider Hall
Term

This academic building houses:

  • 4 lecture halls
  • a Space Gallery for art exhibits
  • classes for a variety of majors 
Definition

Knauss Hall

 

*pronounced "Kuh-Nouse"* 

Term
What is the name of the on-campus coffeehouse, located in Britton-Hadley hall?
Definition
Mug Shots
Term

Which residence hall, located in Valley 3, is currently closed?

 

When was it built? 

Definition

Eldridge/Fox Hall.

 

Built in 1965.

Term
When was Ernest/Smith Burnham built and who is it named after?
Definition

Built in 1948.

 

Named for brothers Ernest & Smith Burnham, professors in Civics/History dept. 

Term
This residence hall, located in Valley 2, is a Health & Wellness Hall:
Definition
Eicher/Lefevre Hall
Term
When was Hoekje Hall built, and who is it named after?
Definition

Built in 1959.

 

Named for John C. Hoekje, former Dean of Administration, Head of Extension Dept. & University Registrar 1916-55. 

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