Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is home to many notable structures, including three high-rise residence halls and the multi-building Eastern Michigan University Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places.[1] Today EMU is composed of more that 122 buildings across 800 acres (3.2 km2) of its academic and athletic campus.
The oldest remaining buildings on campus are Starkweather Hall and Welch Hall. While the tallest buildings on campus are Hoyt, Hill and Pittman Halls.
EMU is located in Ypsilanti, a city 35 miles (56 km) west of Detroit and eight miles (13 km) east of Ann Arbor. The university was founded in 1849 and started as Michigan State Normal School. In 1899, it became the Michigan State Normal College when it created the first four-year curriculum for a normal college in the nation. None of the original buildings from the Michigan State Normal School survived. Many of the buildings were wood frame and did not age well.[2] With the additions of departments and the large educational enrollment after WWII, the school became Eastern Michigan College in 1956. This enrollment boosted the number of buildings and residence halls on campus. Between 1900 and the 1950s, around 20 buildings were built on the present day campus. During World War I, the Great Depression and World War II, growth was not hindered.[2] In 1914, Pease Auditorium was built making it the campus' first auditorium. By 1939, residence halls were established allowing students to live on campus.
With the expansion of new academic programs and colleges, new buildings were built. Today the university's site is composed of an academic and athletic campus spread across 800 acres (3.2 km2), with 122 buildings. The EMU campus includes several buildings with sculpture by Corrado Parducci. The oldest remaining building on campus is Starkweather Hall, which opened in 1896,[3] three days before the adjacent Welch Hall.[4] The Ypsilanti Water Tower, built in 1889,[3] while not strictly speaking part of the campus, does border EMU on two sides; the north side of the water tower faces Welch Hall across Cross Street, while the east side of the tower faces a campus parking lot (formerly the site of the EMU gymnasium) across Summit Street.[5] Hoyt, Pittman, and Hill Residence Halls, are the tallest buildings in Ypsilanti by floor count; only the Ypsilanti Water Tower, standing 147 feet tall on the highest ground in Ypsilanti, stands taller.[6][7] Eastern Michigan University's Historic District is in the National Registry of Historic Places.
Referred to as simply "Marshal Hall", the Everett L. Marshall Building is home to Eastern Michigan University College of Health and Human Services. The Everett L. Marshall Building is EMU's first "green" building on campus. The building features extensive use of natural lighting and stair treads, furnishings, and flooring made of recycled materials. As well, tables, chairs and fabrics throughout the building are made recycled materials. Flooring throughout the building is made from recycled and renewable resources.[8]
Ford Hall was built in 1929 to be used as a library. Ford Hall is named after Richard Clyde Ford. Richard Ford served as Head of Modern Language Department from 1903 to 1940. The building was designed after Colonial Revival Architecture style architecture by Lansing architects Bowd & Munson.[9] The building has carried names such as Library (1929–1962), Mark Jefferson Library (1952–1967). Today the building is used as classrooms, offices, and galleries for Art Department. In addition, the building is used for Production and film classes for the Communication and Theater Arts Department.[10] Ford Hall sits next to the original Ford Hall, now called Boone Hall. The original Ford Hall (Boone Hall) was built in 1913. Ford Hall sits between Boone and McKenny Hall.
The Gary M. Owen College of Business houses Eastern Michigan University College of Business. The building is many time referred to as simply "the Cob". Unlike the rest of EMU's Colleges the COB is located in in downtown Ypsilanti. Students are able to access the facility by driving from the main campus or taking Ann Arbor Transportation Authority. The Gary M. Owen College of Business building was constructed in 1988. The building is named after Gary M. Owen former Michigan Speaker of the House. The building's architecture style is based on Michigan Modern architecture. The building is approximately 122,000 square feet. The building also houses a small dining facility.[11]
An addition opened in December 2010, and renovations to the old Mark Jefferson building are expected to be completed by the fall of 2012.[12]
Pease Auditorium is a music venue on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. Designed by Smith Hinchman & Grylls [9] and built in 1914, Pease auditorium is the 4th oldest standing building on Eastern Michigan University's campus. The auditorium was constructed in 1914. Today Pease is home to the university's music performances and as well as some performing arts productions. Pease is frequently used by campus speakers, multicultural performances and used for Greek Week by the Fraternities and Sororities. Pease also hosts many events held by the community.[13]
The John W. Porter Building, many times simply referred to as "Porter". Porter is home to the Eastern Michigan University College of Education.[14] The building was originally built in 1967 for a different purpose then today. The building was originally built to serve at the university's library. As the university grew in size, a new library was needed. In 1998, Halle Library was built moving the library to its new location. The Porter College of Education then occupied the University Library's old location. Between being used as a library and as the College of Education the facility went through a massive renovation in 1998 and 1999.[15] The Porter College of Education is named after John W. Porter, former EMU President from 1979 to 1988.[15] The facility is approximately 133,500 square feet.
Pray-Harrold was constructed in 1969. The building is named after two people Carl Esek Pray and Charles F. Harrold. Carl Esek Pray served as Head of the Logical Science and History Department from 1914 to 1938. Charles F. Harrold served as Professor of English Literature from 1925 to 1943. In 1969, Pray-Harrold was one of the largest classroom buildings in the United States. The seven story building is used as classrooms and Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and many of the College of Arts and Sciences departments. From 2010-11 Pray-Harrold closed for extensive renovations.[16]
Along the south exterior of Pray-Harrold stands the Pray-Harrold Kiosk. The Pray-Harrold Kiosk is a large cement pillar located outside between Porter Hall and Pray-Harrold. The Pillar is painted by various organizations for campus awareness, advertisements and organization unity.[17][18]
Quirk Dramatic Arts Building, designed by Smith Hinchman & Grylls,[9] it is many times referred to as just "Quark" was built in 1958/59. The building is named after Daniel L. Quirk Jr. Quirk belonged to one the founding families of Ypsilanti.[19] Quirk was updated in 1984 with renovations that includes the Sponberg Theater.
Sponberg Theater was constructed in 1984. The theater is named after Harold Sponberg. Harold Sponberg served as President of Eastern from 1965 to 1974. The theater is a 202-seat facility.
Built in 1924 and designed in a Colonial Revival style with Neoclassical details by Smith Hinchman & Grylls,.[9] Roosevelt Hall, originally Roosevelt High School, was named after President Theodore Roosevelt. In 1966, the Educational Appropriation Act (Public Act 285) passed the state congress. It required that Roosevelt School be completely phased out by June 1969. In 1973 Roosevelt was remodeled and expanded to be used as EMU classroom space. Today the building houses the Military Science Department and the Department of Human, Environmental, and Consumer Resources. The building has a gun range in the basement that can accommodate 20 people at a time. Above the main front entrance the words "Roosevelt High School" can be seen in stone.[19]
Sherzer Hall is classroom building, which currently also houses Art Department studios. Sherzer Observatory, an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, was established in 1878 with a gift from the citizens of Ypsilanti of a four-inch (102 mm) refractor. The observatory, originally located on Pierce Hall, was hit by a tornado and destroyed in 1893. It was then relocated to the roof of the new Natural Science Building in 1903. The architect of the building was E. W.. Arnold of Battle Creek.[9] The building and observatory were later named after Dr. William H. Sherzer, a professor of geology and head of the Department of Natural Sciences from 1892-1932. The building has survived two fires, in 1973 and 1989.[20]
Boone Hall was designed by Smith Hinchman & Grylls,[9] built in 1914 and originally used for classrooms and offices. The building is named after Richard Gause Boone. Boone served as President of Michigan State Normal College from 1893 to 1899. The building is designed after Renaissance Revival Architecture style of architecture. The building has carried several names including The Administration Building (1914–1950), The Arts Building (1950–1962), and Ford Hall (1962–1968). Today the building his home to Administrative Functions, Continuing Education, Academic Programs Abroad and The Graduate School.
The larger dining facilities on campus include:
Satellite operations called "Eagle Cafe", these are located in:
Convenience stores include:
The Bruce T. Halle Library is a state-of-the-art four-story facility. It is the sole library on campus and is within a ten-minute walk of all of the school's residence halls. It includes computer labs, study spaces, the Holman Learning Center (which provides free tutoring), a distance-learning classroom, the Faculty Development Center, the IT Help Desk, a multi-media area, a theater, an auditorium, the University archives, the carillon tower, and a café. It houses one of the largest collections of children's literature in the United States. The building has as an automated retrieval system (the ARC) capable of housing 1 million items. While the most-used books are still on shelves, the majority of the school's books are stored within this system, which runs several stories underneath the library itself.
First proposed by President Charles McKenny in 1924, McKenny Union was the first student union on the campus of a teachers' college when it opened in 1931.[23] The building, designed by architect Frank Eurich of Detroit,[9] was expanded in 1963, and renovated in 1993, and at various times has included bookstores, a bowling alley, a bank, and a food court, as well as a ballroom and other social and meeting spaces.[24] Today the building is known as McKenny Hall and is home to veteran services, human resources, and career services. After The Student Center opened McKenny closed for renovations to preserve the building's age.
Designed by Ypsilanti architect R.S. Gerganoff, Pierce Hall was constructed in 1948 and is named after John D. Pierce. John D. Pierce served as the first State Superintendent of Instruction from 1836 to 1841. When constructed the building was used for English, Speech, Mathematics, and Education. Pierce Hall was dedicated as part of the centennial celebrations of the Normal College in 1949. The residents of Ypsilanti donated the money to construct the 120-foot tower. This was in tradition of Old Pierce Hall. In June 1950 the school installed the Alumni Memorial Chimes. The chimes were donated by the alumni and dedicated to those who died in World War II. Today the building houses all Student Services under one roof. These include records and registration, financial aid, student business services and admissions' main office.
The Public Safety building is located near Hoyt, Pittman, and Hill Residence Halls. The building, formerly the Hoyt Conference Center, is home to the Eastern Michigan University Department of Public Safety, including the divisions of Parking, Environmental Health & Safety, and Emergency Management. The building also houses Crossroads Marketplace. Crossroads Marketplace dining facility offers a variety of dining styles, and a small grocery area. The facility has a small seating area on the south end of the building and in the Towers courtyard. The building was constructed in 1969.
Since its opening in 2006 the EMU Student Center replaced McKenny Union as the student hub of campus life.[25] The building is located in University Park near the Rec/IM and Library. The site of the Student Center sits on the former tennis courts and Pine Grove Apartments. The Student Center was the home of the first LAN Gaming Center. It is also the location of the EMU Bookstore, a variety of food vendors, a 24/7 computer lab, two art galleries, meeting/conference/banquet rooms, a dining room stage, various study spaces with fire places, and an auditorium for movies/shows, live performances and guest lectures. In addition, the Student Center is home to the offices of Campus Life, VISION, a box office, student organization offices, Service EMU, a bank and Admissions. The Student Center also includes the Kiva Room.
Starkweather Hall is the oldest building still standing on EMU's campus. Originally built for the Student Christian Association by a local philanthropist, Mrs. Starkweather, the building is designed in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. Eventually the building was given to the university and has housed various academic offices and programs. Today, the building is home to the Honors College.[26] In parts of the building, the original doorknobs remain, bearing the initials "SCA" for the Student Christian Association. Starkweather Hall was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.[27] Buildings that sit near Starkweather Hall include Welch Hall, McKenny Hall, and Sherzer Hall. Welch Hall is the second oldest building on campus by three days.[28]
Welch Hall was constructed in 1895 and was completed three days after Starkweather Hall. Welch Hall is the second oldest building on the EMU campus. The building is named after Adonijah S. Welch. Welch served as the First President of Normal Training School. The building is designed after Georgian Revival Architecture style Architecture. The building's original name was the "Training School" and served as the Teacher Training School from 1896 to the 1960s. During the building's lifetime, Welch has served as classroom space and various department offices. Due to poor maintenance the building was closed during the 1980s and almost demolished. In 1984, Welch Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, Welch Hall houses EMU’s executive offices which includes the Office of the President.[28]
The Convocation Center is a multi-purpose arena that opened on December 9, 1998. The building serves as home court for the Eagles' men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams. Beyond athletics it hosts yearly concerts. It is also the site for EMU's spring and winter commencement ceremonies. Other events have included youth sporting competitions, high school commencements, trade shows, job fairs, conventions, charity and community awareness events and a circus.
Bowen Field House is a 5,400 seat multi-purpose arena that opened in 1955. The building was used by many of the athletic teams until the Convocation Center opened in 1997. It currently serves as the home of Eastern Michigan Eagles track and field, Eastern Michigan Eagles wrestling, and Eastern Michigan Eagles gymnastics.
Just like many other large universities, EMU has its own conference center. The Eagle Crest site has a golf course, tennis courts and Hotel. The Hotel on-site is called "The Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest", which is operated by Marriott International.[29] Eagle Crest is located three miles south of the EMU campus near Ford Lake and Interstate 94 .[30]
The Indoor Practice Facility opened in 2010. The facility hosts youth soccer, little league baseball, high school football teams, EMU club sports and recreational groups. Six intercollegiate sports use the facility which include football, baseball, softball, women's soccer and men's and women's golf.[31] The building is a permanent air-supported structure that is 410 feet long, 210 feet wide, and 75 feet tall.[32] The facility is located near Rynearson Stadium, the soccer fields, and EMU Convocation Center.
The Lake House on located on University Park near the Student Center, an 800-seat outdoor amphitheater and the Rec/IM.[33] Students refer to the building as "Big Bob's Lake House" after long-time former Rec/IM Director[34] Bob England.[35] The Lake House is maintained by the Rec/IM. During the school year the building is used by various student organizations especially during the fall semester. In addition, the lake house is used for large events such as Relay For Life. During the winter months, students can rent ice skates to use on the frozen pond. The area near the Lake House includes volleyball courts, running trails, and a picnic area with horseshoe pits. The lake house and pond were constructed in 1992.[33]
The Olds-Robb Rec/IM encompasses several buildings on campus. The Olds-Robb Student Recreation/Intramural Complex (commonly called "the Rec/IM"), which opened in 1982,[35] contains an indoor track, two weight rooms, and a whirlpool,[35] as well as Jones Natatorium, Big Bob's Lake House (used by many student organizations for events, near the center of campus on university park) and a picnic area between the Rec/IM building and Downing Hall. The Rec/IM is also attached to Bowen Field House.
Constructed in 1971, Oestrike Stadium is named affer Ronald E. Oestrike. Ronald "Oak" Oestrike was a former Baseball Coach.[36] Oestrike served as a head baseball coach from 1965 to 87. Oestrike Statium has 2,500 seats for baseball and softball events. In 2008, Bruce Springsteen performed at Oestrike Stadium in support of Barack Obama during his Presidential Candidacy. The stadium has gone through several renovations to update cosmetic needs.[37] Oestrike stadium is located near Westview Apartments and Rynearson Stadium.
Rynearson Stadium is the home field of the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. It held its first game on September 27, 1969. Currently, the stadium has seating for 30,200 people. The stadium was named for the late Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., who coached football at Eastern Michigan for 26 seasons. The track that surrounds the football field inside Rynearson Stadium is named Olds/Marshall Track, named after Lloyd W. Olds and Everett L. Marshall.[38]
EMU has 11 on-campus residence halls, 4 on campus apartment buildings, and two university own houses that are occupied during the academic year. Just like many universities, EMU has many residence halls that were built post-World War II. Many of these halls and apartments are named after influential professors and EMU presidents.[39]
Best Hall was one of several residence halls built as a result of the WW2 enrollment increase. Originally intended for women, Best Hall was part of a planned expansion that included Downing, Buell, and Wise Halls. These halls opened at various times between the 1950-1960's. Best Hall did not open until the early 1960s. Best Hall is named after professor Martha Best. Martha Best was a professor of Biology and Bacteriology from 1924 to 1952.[39] Today Best is coed by suite and is part of the Best-Wise complex and houses upperclassmen and first-year students depending on the year.
Brown Hall was originally built to be a residence hall in 1949. Brown Hall is named after James M. “Bingo” Brown. Brown served as a football and[40] baseball coach from 1923–29 and as the first dean of men 1925-62. In 1973 Brown and Munson Halls were converted into apartments. Today, Brown is still an apartment building and houses upperclassmen, families, and graduate students.[41] Brown is located near Bowen Field House, Halle Library and The Science Complex. The apartments typical house typically one to two people per apartments. When the facility was built a dining hall was built in between Brown and Munson. The facility still exists but today it was converted into additional apartments, office space and storage.
Buell Hall was one of several residence halls built as a result of the post-WW2 enrollment increase. Originally intended for women, Buell Hall was part of a planned expansion that included Downing, Best, and Wise Halls. These halls opened at various times between the 1950-1960's. Buell opened in 1958 right after Downing Hall. Buell Hall is named after professor Bertha G. Buell. Bertha G. Buell taught History, English Lit, and Political Science from 1899 to 1937. Today Buell is coed by suite and is part of the Buell-Downing complex. Buell hall houses predominantly upperclassmen.[42] Buell is located near to the Eastern Eateries and the Rec/IM. The renovations in the 1990s converted in the rooms into suite style rooms. Each suite houses four students that share a common bathroom and living area. Downing and Buell both have underground access to the Commons (DC1).
Cornell Courts were built in the 1960s in two phases. The facility has a total of 90 units. The building of Cornell Courts was in response to the growing campus and increased need for campus housing. Today Cornell Courts still serves as apartments for upperclassmen, faculty, staff and families. Phase one of Cornell Courts was completed in 1961. Phase two of Cornell Courts was completed in 1966. The apartments are built into several small clusters, each building is designated a letter. The buildings resemble hotels from the 1960s era. The facility is located near the Village, marching band practice fields and the trail that leads to west campus.
Downing Hall was one of several residence halls built as a result of the WW2 enrollment increase. Originally intended for women, Downing Hall was part of a planned expansion that included Buell, Best, and Wise Halls. These halls opened at various times between the 1950-1960's. Downing opened in 1957 right before Buell Hall. Downing Hall is named after professor Estelle Downing. Estelle Downing taught English from 1898 to 1938. Today Downing is coed by suite and is part of the Buell-Downing complex. Downing is home to honors housing. Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and be a member of the Honors College.[42] Renovations in the 1990s converted in the rooms into suite style rooms. Each suite houses four students that share a common bathroom and living area. Downing is also serves as the main entrance to the Housing and Dining Offices. Downing and Buell both have underground access to the Commons (DC1).
Goddard Hall, designed by R.S. Gerganoff, was the first of several residence halls built as a result of the post-WW2 enrollment increase.[42] Goddard opened in 1955. Goddard Hall is named after professor Mary A. Goddard. Mary A. Goddard, professor of botany from 1900 to 1939. During the 1980s, Goddard and Jones halls were honors dorms.[43] Today Goddard is closed by the university and used as a storage facility.[42] The building is closed due to low housing numbers. The facility sits next to King hall where the two share a joint courtyard. The building is located near Alexander, Porter and Roosevelt Halls.
Hill hall is part of the Towers Complex that includes Hoyt and Pittman. The complex is simply referred to as "The Towers" by students and staff. The complex was constructed in 1969 and included a small building formally called "the Hoyt Conference Center" which now the Public Safety Building. The building is a 11-story structures and is taller than any other building on campus. Hill and Hoyt were originally intended for women and men for Pittman. Hill Hall is named after Susan B. Hill. Susan B. Hill served as the Dean of Women from 1939 to 1962 and Dean of Students from 1962 to 1969. When built, the rooms were intended to house two students. Today the rooms are singles and coed by suite and house upperclassmen.[44] The building was renovated in 2007-2008 to accommodate the rooms to have full size beds. When the facility was built the buildings were originally made to house two students per room. Today, rooms in all three towers have been converted into suite style single rooms.
600 West Forest was originally called the President's House and was designed by R.S. Gerganoff and constructed in 1949. 601 West forest is also known as the Brinkerhoff-Becker House[45][46] . The house was used until 2001 when the new President's House was constructed on west campus near the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center. Today the house serves as a Sorority house (Sigma Sigma Sigma) and is managed by EMU Apartments. Sigma Sigma Sigma is the only fraternity or sorority housed on the EMU campus.[47] EMU also owns 601 West Forest which is across the street from 600 West Forest. 601 West forest was a large house that was converted into several apartments.[48]
Hoyt hall is part of the Towers Complex that includes Hill and Pittman. The complex is simply referred to as "The Towers" by students and staff. The complex was constructed in 1969 and included a small building formally called "the Hoyt Conference Center" which now the Public Safety Building. The building is a 11-story structures and is taller than any any other building on campus. Hill and Hoyt were originally intended for women and men for Pittman. Hoyt Hall is named after Charles Oliver Hoyt. Charles Oliver Hoyt served as Professor of Pedagogy and Head of Education Department from 1896 to 1928. When built, the rooms were intended to house two students. Today the rooms are singles and coed by suite and house upperclassmen. Since May 2010, Hoyt Tower has been used as temporary office space, housing faculty whose offices were located in Pray-Harold. Pray-Harold is undergoing renovation, which is expected to last until August 2011.[49] When the facility was built the buildings were originally made to house two students per room. Today, rooms in all three towers have been converted into suite style single rooms.
Jones, designed by R.S. Gerganoff opened in 1948. Jones Hall is named after Dean Lydia I. Jones. Dean Lydia I. Jones served as the Dean of Women from 1924 to 1939. During the 1980s, Goddard and Jones halls were honors dorms. Today Jones is closed by the university and used as a storage facility.[43]
King Hall and now demolished building Goodison were among the first dormitories built on Eastern Michigan’s campus. Designed by R.S. Gerganoff and built in 1939 was named after Julia Anne King. Julia Anne King served as Dean of Women from 1881–1886 and Head of History and Social Science Department from 1886-1913. Today King Hall houses faculty during the extensive Pray-Harrold renovations in 2010 and 2011. As well, the building is used by various student organizations, WEMU and the Eastern Echo.[50]
Munson Hall was originally built to be a residence hall in 1941. Brown Hall former EMU President John M. Munson. In 1973 Brown and Munson Halls were converted into apartments. Today, Brown is still an apartment building and houses upperclassmen, families, and graduate students.[41] is located near Bowen Field House, Halle Library and The Science Complex. The apartments typical house typically one to two people per apartments. When the facility was built a dining hall was built in between Brown and Munson. The facility still exists but today it was converted into additional apartments, office space and storage. Munson, is located near Bowen Field House, Halle Library and The Science Complex. The apartments typical house typically one to two people per apartments. When the facility was built a dining hall was built in between Brown and Munson. The facility still exists but today it was converted into additional apartments, office space and storage. The architect of the building was R.S. Gerganoff.
Phelps Hall is one of four residence halls part of the First-Year Center (FYC). The First-Year Center comprises Phelps, Sellers, Walton, and Putnam. Phelps Hall is attached to Sellers Hall through a shared lobby, making it Phelps-Sellers Complex. Between the Walton-Putnam Complex and the Phelps-Sellers Complex is dining facility known as The Eastern Eateries (previously called DC2). The complex was built in 1968. Today Phelps is coed by suite and coed by floor. Phelps Hall is named after Jessie Phelps who served as an Instructor in the Natural Sciences.[51] Between Phelps-Sellers and Walton-Putnam is a dining facility and bellow that is where formally Taco Bell was housed before moving to the EMU Student Center. As well, there is a small grocery store called "The Quick Fix". The Quick Fix is the only Dining facility open past 11pm.
Pittman hall is part of the Towers Complex that includes Hill and Hoyt. The complex is simply referred to as "The Towers" by students and staff. The complex was constructed in 1969 and included a small building formally called "the Hoyt Conference Center" which now the Public Safety Building. The building is a 11-story structures and is taller than any any other building on campus. Hill and Hoyt were originally intended for women and men for Pittman. Pittman Hall is named after Marvin Summers Pittman. Marvin Summers Pittman was know known as the “father of Lincoln Consolidated School” (a local school district).[52] Marvin Summers Pittman served as Director of Rural Education at Normal and a EMU faculty member from 1921-34.[52] When built, Pittman rooms were intended to house two students. Today, rooms are singles and coed by suite and house upperclassmen. As well, all three towers have been converted into suite style single rooms. Pittman went through a renovation in 2010-2011.
Putnam Hall is one of four residence halls part of the First-Year Center (FYC). The First-Year Center comprises Phelps, Sellers, Walton, and Putnam. Putnam Hall is attached to Walton Hall through a shared lobby, making it Walton-Putnam Complex. Between the Walton-Putnam Complex and the Phelps-Sellers Complex is dining facility. The complex was built in 1968. Today Putnam is coed by suite and coed by floor. Putnam Hall is named after former EMU President Daniel Putnam who served in 1880; 1881–1883; and 1885-1886.[51] Between Phelps-Sellers and Walton-Putnam is a dining facility and bellow that is where formally Taco Bell was housed before moving to the EMU Student Center. As well, there is a small grocery store called "The Quick Fix". The Quick Fix is the only Dining facility open past 11pm.
Sellers Hall is one of four residence halls part of the First-Year Center (FYC). The First-Year Center comprises Phelps, Sellers, Walton, and Putnam. Sellers Hall is attached to Phelps Hall through a shared lobby, making it Phelps-Sellers Complex. Between the Walton-Putnam Complex and the Phelps-Sellers Complex is dining facility. The complex was built in 1968. Today Sellers is coed by suite and coed by floor. Phelps Hall is named after John A. Sellers. John A. Sellers served as Department Head of Chemistry from 1958 to 1964.[51] Between Phelps-Sellers and Walton-Putnam is a dining facility and bellow that is where formally Taco Bell was housed before moving to the EMU Student Center. As well, there is a small grocery store called "The Quick Fix". The Quick Fix is the only Dining facility open past 11pm.
The Village was constructed in 2001 and is EMU's newest residence hall. The complex consists of six buildings and commons building. All six housing units is three stories in height, with four apartments per floor.[53] The building was originally called "The Oak wood Village Apartments". Even though the Village is an apartment style housing it is not managed by EMU apartments. The apartments house 4 students each with a total of two bathrooms per apartment. The Village has a total six buildings each designated a letter of the alphabet ("A"-"F").
Walton Hall is one of four residence halls part of the First-Year Center (FYC). The First-Year Center comprises Phelps, Sellers, Walton, and Putnam. Walton Hall is attached to Putnam Hall through a shared lobby, making it Walton-Putnam Complex. Between the Walton-Putnam Complex and the Phelps-Sellers Complex is dining facility. The complex was built in 1968. Today Walton is coed by suite and coed by floor. Walton Hall is named after Genevieve Walton. Genevieve Walton served as a university Librarian from 1892 to 1932[54]
Westview is located on the very west end of campus next to Rynearson Stadium and the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center. Westview is townhouse style homes and has 71 one-bedroom units and 71 two-bedroom units. Today the apartments house upperclassmen, families, faculty and staff. Westview was completed in two phases. Westview Phase I was completed in 1967.Westview Phase II was completed in 1969. The buildings are designed similar to a duplex. The Westview buildings are designated letters of the Alphabet. Several of the Westview buildings are not in use due to maintenance issues.
Wise Hall was one of several residence halls built as a result of the WW2 enrollment increase. Originally intended for women, Wise Hall was part of a planned expansion that included Downing, Best, and Buell Halls. These halls opened at various times between the 1950-1960's. Wise opened in 1968. Wise Hall is named after educator Margaret E. Wise. Margaret E. Wise was a first grade teacher-trainer and served from 1893 to 1939. As well, she served as Director of Placement from 1927 to 1939. Today Wise is coed by floor with shared bathrooms. Wise Hall is part of the Best-Wise complex and houses students of all academic levels.[42] Wise is the only residence hall on the EMU campus that are corridor style with hallway bathrooms. Corridor style with hallway bathrooms are traditional style facilities at most universities.
Nine buildings that were once part of EMU's campus no longer stand. These buildings include the Old Main Building, The Conservatory, an unnamed wooden gymnasium, The Old Gymnasium, the Old Post Mansion, the Business and Finance Building and Goodison Hall, both designed by R.S. Gerganoff, and Pine Grove Terrace Apartments.[55]
The finance building went by various names such as the Health Center (from being built to 1961), the Frederick Alexander Music Building (1961–1984), and informally as "Old Alex" after 1980.[56] In 2005, Pine Grove Apartments were removed to make room for the Student Center. Goodison Hall was removed and replaced by Marshall Hall in 1999. Goodison hall was similar in design to King, Munson, Brown, Jones and Godard.
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