List of Seton Hall University buildings

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  • Presidents Hall – One the oldest buildings on campus and a flagship of the University, President’s Hall was completed in 1867. [1] Located and the epicenter of the main campus, President’s Hall is a neo-gothic structure dressed in brownstone. It originally served as a seminary but now houses the University’s administration including the Office of the University President. The halls are lined with many portraits of past University presidents and includes a large stained glass depicting Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, which was commissioned in 1866 by President Bayley.
  • Jubilee Hall – Originally named Kozlowski Hall, the building was renamed Jubilee Hall in honor of the Papal Jubilee. As one of the newer additions to the main campus, it was built in 1997. Jubilee Hall houses the W. Paul Stillman School of Business in addition to the largest auditorium at the University. There are also several computer labs, state-of-the-art classrooms and a Stock Exchange research room.
  • Walsh Gymnasium is a multi-purpose arena for University Sports. The arena opened in 1939 and can seat 2,600 people. [1] It was home to the Seton Hall University Pirates men's basketball team before they moved to Continental Airlines Arena and then the Prudential Center. Currently, the arena hosts the women's basketball and volleyball teams, and is part of the Richie Regan Recreation and Athletic Center. The building, like the school's main library, is named for His Excellency, the Right Rev. Thomas J. Walsh, S.T.D., J.U.D., Fifth Bishop of Newark and former President of the Board of Trustees.
  • Fahy Hall – Built in 1968, the building currently houses the classrooms and faculty offices of the College of Arts and Sciences. [1] The building was named after Msgr. Thomas Fahy who served as President of the University from 1970-1976. Fahy Hall also includes several student resources and facilities. Among these, the main facilities are two television studios and two amphitheaters. There are also several laboratories: computer labs, language learning labs and statistics labs.
  • Arts and Sciences Hall – Originally built to house the Stillman School of Business in 1973, with the creation of Jubilee Hall in 1997, the building is now home to the College of Arts and Sciences. [1] The University’s Center for African Studies is also located here. The Arts and Sciences building is also conjoined with the College of Nursing in the north wing. The College of Nursing has advanced teaching facilities including hospital beds, demonstration rooms and multi-purpose practice areas.
  • McNulty Hall – Named for Msgr. John L. McNulty, President of the University from 1949-1959, McNulty Hall was built as a the university’s technology and research center in 1954. [1] One of the most famous features of the building is the “Atom Wall” a relief artwork originally located on outer façade. Following renovations completed in the summer of 2007, the Atom Wall, depicting the gift scientific knowledge from God to man, can be seen in the glass atrium of the building. [1] McNulty also houses a large amphitheater and observatory for the chemistry, physics and biology departments.

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ a b c d e f g University Day Historical Walking Tour of Seton Hall University Facts. South Orange Historical and Preservation Society. Retrieved on 2008-01-03.