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Well-manicured, lush, and green, Adelaide Street Field is the exclusive home for Redbird soccer. It features all the comforts necessary for playing, coaching, watching, or covering top-notch soccer.
Adelaide Street stays in top shape year-round thanks to facilities and sports turf specialists working with the coaching staff. Convenient parking sits right next to the field and a full-service press box sits atop the grandstand.
Since matches take place at the same facility, Adelaide Street Field is a true home field advantage for Redbird soccer. The Redbirds have won more than 70 percent of their matches here.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Professor of English
Hamilton Hall has been permanently closed.
Hamilton Hall was named after Alma Mary Hamilton, an Assistant Professor of English from 1915-1943. She received the first bachelor's degree at Illinois State Normal University. When it opened in 1960, Hamilton Hall was one of the first high-rise dorms on campus.
Job Titles:
- Bone Student Center / Bone Student Center
Braden Auditorium is well-known across central Illinois for its large 3,483 seating space with outstanding views and innovative stage design. Braden hosts Broadway shows, touring companies, concerts, ballets, conferences, and much more!
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- Cashier 's Office Student Accounts Building
- Teacher Education Center
The Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center, located in the basement of DeGarmo Hall, brings together multiple departments within the College of Education to serve students as they progress through teacher education.
Job Titles:
- 1st President and Principal of Illinois State Normal University
Hovey Hall is Illinois State University's central administration building. It contains the President's Office, the Office of Admissions, the Vice President for Finance and Planning, the Graduate School, the Provost's Office, and the Vice President for Student Affairs, along with many other essential units.
The original section of Hovey Hall was first known as the "Administration Building." The West wing was built in 1950 and the East wing was added in 1967.
Hovey Hall was named after Charles E. Hovey, the 1st President and Principal of Illinois State Normal University from 1857-1862. Born in 1827 in Virginia, Charles Hovey was one of 11 children. He proved to be a gifted student and was given the opportunity to teach at the age of 15. He served in the Civil War, commissioned by Abraham Lincoln, and was promoted to brigadier general.
Colby Hall has been permanently closed.
Colby Hall opened in 1962 and was named after Dr. June Rose Colby (1858-1941), a Professor of English from 1892-1931. Colby was a beloved teacher and one of the first feminists of her time. She joined Illinois State Normal University in 1892 as a preceptress and Professor of Literature. Colby was also a writer who contributed to professional journals.
Cook Hall contains Illinois State University's School of Music and serves as a practice area for many music students.
One of Illinois State's most interesting buildings and the oldest one still standing on the Quad, Cook Hall was originally built to be a gymnasium. It was completed in 1897 and was named after John Williston Cook, the University's 4th President (1890-1899). He earned his diploma in 1865 from Illinois State Normal University and in 1876 he became a Professor of Mathematics.
The building has also been known as the "Old Castle" or "The Gymnasium." The Governor at the time, John Altgeld, had a great liking for medieval castles and insisted all new state construction during his term in office resemble castles. You'll find a Cook Hall look-alike at many other state schools; they are called "Altgeld's Folly."
DeGarmo Hall is home to the College of Education and to the Department of Psychology.
DeGarmo Hall, opened in 1972, was named after Charles DeGarmo (1849-1934), a Principal of the Grammar Department of the Model School from 1876-1883. DeGarmo graduated from Illinois State Normal University (ISNU) in 1873 and began his career as a prolific writer by co-authoring a language book.
After seven years at ISNU, DeGarmo left for Germany for three years of advanced study. He then came back to ISNU as a Professor of Modern Languages and Reading. In 1881, DeGarmo published The Illinois School Journal.
There are carillon bells at the top of DeGarmo Hall that chime on the hour from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DeGarmo Hall is located in between Cook Hall and Fell Hall on S. University Street, on the west end of the quad.
Horton Field House contains 8,000 seats and is home to the Athletics Department and the Redbird Swimming team. It also houses part of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation.
Horton Field House opened as the first major building in West Campus in 1963 and was named after Dr. Clifford Pop Horton, director of the men's Health and Physical Education Department at Illinois State for 33 years. Dr. Horton served at the University from 1923-1961.
The Horton Pool is located at the west end of the Horton complex and was built for speed. The six-lane pool is where 23 of the 24 Illinois State school swimming records have been set. Through the years, Redbird swimmers have claimed six Midwest Independent titles, three National Independent championships and six conference titles while training at their convenient home. Still considered a 'fast pool,' the facility also includes a dry board inside and outside the pool for training, a trampoline, a hot tub for relaxing sore muscles, and inspiring Redbird Spirit decor painted on the walls.
Job Titles:
- President of Illinois State Normal University
Hewett Hall, a co-ed residence hall connected to Manchester Hall, is located near Milner Library and the Bone Student Center. The beds in Hewett Hall can be bunked and the desks are movable.
Hewett Hall was named after Dr. Edwin C. Hewett, the 3rd President of Illinois State Normal University (ISNU). Hewett became President of ISNU in January 1876. He was also a geography and history teacher. Hewett brought the University through a recession and the first librarian, Ange V. Milner, was employed under his administration. Hewett Hall opened in 1966.
Job Titles:
- Archives
- Archives Milner Library
Job Titles:
- Director of Health Services at Illinois State
Rachel Cooper is home to the Department of Social Work and the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program.
Rachel Cooper opened in 1951 and was named after Dr. Susan Rachel Cooper, Director of Health Services at Illinois State from 1928-1946.
Edwards Hall is located in between Schroeder Hall and Cook Hall on S. University Street, on the northwest end of the quad.
Ewing Manor was completed in 1929 in the Channel-Norman style, and embodies the grace, practicality, and natural beauty envisioned by its original owner, Hazle Buck Ewing.
Job Titles:
- Facilities Planning and Construction College Place Uptown
Fairchild Hall is located on Dry Grove Street next to Rachel Cooper.
Fell Hall is located between DeGarmo Hall and McCormick Hall on S. University Street, on the west end of the quad.
Hayden Auditorium was named after Annie Wezette Hayden in 1960. She was a first grade teacher at the Metcalf School from 1921-1956.
Job Titles:
- Health Promotion and Wellness Student Fitness Center and McCormick Hall
Fell Hall was renovated from a men's residence hall in 1989 and is now devoted to academic and administrative space. Fell Hall is home to the School of Communication, University College, Student Access and Accommodation Services, and student-run FM station WZND and TV-10 news.
One of the campus's oldest and most unique buildings, Fell Hall was named after Jesse W. Fell, the University's principal founding father. Fell led the campaign in 1857 that secured the financial backing in order to guarantee that the University would be located in Bloomington. Fell was born in 1808 in Pennsylvania and journeyed to Illinois working along the way as a teacher and journalist before earning a lawyer's certification.
Fell Hall was the first campus residence for women and was completed in 1918. The south wing was added in 1949. The University closed the building in 1989 in order to begin a $12 million renovation; it was reopened again in 1992.
The Julia N. Visor Academic Center, located in the Vrooman Center, provides tutoring in a variety of academic subject areas, especially in General Education courses. Weekly small group sessions are available, as well as some drop-in hours. Writing assistance is offered for any course, from the planning stages to the final revision, and assistance in study skills, such as test-taking, note taking, textbook reading, writing papers, time management, and stress management is available. One-on-one academic coaching is also available. In this program, regular meetings are scheduled with a success coach to help student develop personalized strategies for academic success.
Julian Hall is home to Technology Solutions. The Departmental Offices for Chemistry and Biological Sciences are located on the second floor, which is connected by a skyway to the 3rd floor of the Science Lab Building. The Department of Chemistry has additional offices, classroom facilities, labs, and a Resource Center for students in Julian Hall.
The building opened in 1970 and was dedicated to Julian in 1974. It was originally East Gate Hall. The Second Floor was renovated in 2003 to provide modern departmental offices for Biological Sciences and Chemistry, and additional facilities for Chemistry and campus administrative units.
Julian Hall was named after Percy Lavon Julian. Julian was a world-renowned chemist and civil rights worker. He served on the University's Board of Regents from 1967-1973. He earned his master's degree from Harvard University in 1923 and then a doctorate in 1931 from the University of Vienna, Austria.
Julian developed the process of mass production of hormones, helped with the availability of birth control pills, as well as the synthesis of a drug used to treat glaucoma.
Manchester Hall, a co-ed residence hall connected to Hewett Hall, is located near Milner Library and the Bone Student Center. Manchester remains open throughout all university breaks during the academic year (this is referred to as nine-month housing).The beds in Manchester Hall can be bunked and the desks are movable.
Manchester Hall was named after Orson Manchester, a Dean from 1911-1928 at Illinois State Normal University. The building opened in 1966.
Fairchild Hall is home to the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology. The building also houses the Eckelmen-Taylor Speech and Hearing Clinic.
Fairchild Hall was named after Raymond W. Fairchild, President of our University from 1933-1955, and was dedicated in 1951. Fairchild Hall was the largest and most valuable building constructed in the 94 years of Illinois State Normal University's history at that time.
Job Titles:
- Office Bone Student Center
Edwards Hall is home to the Mennonite College of Nursing and to Capen Auditorium, where the Capen Cinema movie lineup is shown weekly during the fall and spring semesters.
Edwards Hall was opened in 1920 and renovated in the 1960's. The building is named after Richard Edwards, the second President of our University from 1862-1876. He was originally hired as a math instructor in 1861. Edwards coined the term "Grandest of Enterprises" for the teaching profession.
Capen Auditorium was named after Charles L. Capen in 1928. He attended Harvard and was on the Normal School Board.
Moulton Hall is home to the Office of the University Registrar. The Registrar's Office consists of: the Registrar Service Center, Veterans Services, Academic Records & Evaluation Services, and Transcripts and Verifications. Academic Scheduling and the Department of Physics are also housed in this building.
Moulton Hall was named after Samuel Moulton, a University founder and congressman who mortgaged his property to keep the University going through the Civil War. Samuel Moulton was also a member of the original Board of Education. The hall opened in 1920 and first became the Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School for teachers and classes (K-12). Adlai Stevenson was one of the school's most famous pupils.
Schroeder Hall is home to the Department of Criminal Justice Sciences, the Department of History, the Department of Sciology/Anthropology, and the Department of Politics and Government. The building contatins 49 classrooms and office space for 89 faculty members.
Schroeder Hall opened in 1957 and was named after Herman Schroeder, Dean of Illinois State from 1928-46. Schroeder was also a Professor of Education and Psychology and was acting President for a short period of time in 1930 when David Felmley fell ill. Schroeder joined Illinois State as a professor in 1913. He prided himself on being thrifty, prompt, and accurate. The clock on the side of Schroeder Hall was dedicated to John F. Kennedy shortly after his assassination in 1963. In 1964, a $900,000 addition was also added to Schroeder Hall.
Stevenson Hall is home to the College of Arts and Sciences and many academic departments, including Economics, English, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, and Philosophy.
Stevenson Hall opened in 1968 and was dedicated in 1969 after Adlai E. Stevenson, one of Bloomington-Normal's most famous local residents. Adlai ran for President of the United States twice in the 1950's. He was the Governor of Illinois and served as an ambassador to the United Nations during the Kennedy administration. Stevenson was the great-grandson of Jesse Fell, the principal founding father of our University.
Turner Hall is home to the College of Applied Science and Technology, the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, the Department of Technology, and a Child Care Center for students with two to ten year old children.
Turner Hall opened in 1963 and was named after Jonathan Baldwin Turner. He lead the way for programs in agriculture and industrial technology at Illinois State. Turner served as President of the Illinois Teachers Institute. He was also known for his progressive ideas on education.
Job Titles:
- Web and Interactive Communications Old Union Building / Weibring Golf Club / Welcome Desk Bone Student Center / Westhoff Theatre
Wright is one of the Tri-Towers Residence Halls, along with Wilkins and Haynie. The Tri-Towers are adjacent to Illinois State's Redbird Arena and Hancock Stadium, and are also a short walk to Milner Library and Schroeder Hall via the Main Street underpass.
Wright Hall opened in 1964 and was named after Simeon Wright, a teacher who lobbied for the Normal University Bill. Wright also helped establish free schools and Illinois State Normal University (ISNU). He served as President of the Illinois Education Association the year the University was founded. Wright was a member of ISNU's first governing board for nine years and was a officer in the School-Master's Regiment in the Union Army under Charles E. Hovey.