Skip to main content

Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1964 - 1971

Historical Note

In June 1964, the Board of Regents gave university standing to the state colleges, and the institution at Eau Claire was renamed Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire. Three schools within the university structure were created in 1964: Arts and Sciences, Education and Graduate Studies. In 1965 the School of Nursing was formed, and in 1966 the School of Business. Under President Leonard Haas's leadership, a $50 million building program was realized. Seven additional residence halls, including the 1,242-bed Towers Hall, and two food and recreational centers — Crest Commons and Hilltop Center — increased the amenities of student life and created an upper campus. The W.R. Davies University Center, built in 1959, was doubled in size in 1964. The L.E. Phillips Science Hall was opened in 1964 and expanded in 1968-69. Schneider Social Science Hall was occupied in 1967, the McPhee Physical Education Center and School of Nursing Building in 1969,and the Fine Arts Building in 1970. A six-story addition to the W.D. McIntyre Library was completed in 1971.

Topics

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Building Dedication Programs Collection, 1916-2014

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 253
Summary Programs, brochures, correspondence and news articles pertaining to dedications of many of the buildings on campus, for the original buildings and additions to buildings. Information pertains to: Allied Health and Clinical Services Center (Human Sciences and Services); Campus School complex (education building, physical education building (Zorn Arena), campus school, Kjer Theatre);W.R. Davies University Center; Ecumenical Religious Center; Haas Fines Arts Center; Hibbard Humanities Hall;...
Dates: 1916-2014

Centennial Oral History Collection, 2012-2013

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 347
Summary

Oral history interviews conducted by students and staff, prior to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Centennial in 2016. The interviews cover a wide range of topics related to the history of the school. Includes digital materials.

Dates: 2012-2013

University News and Publications Miscellaneous University Publications, 1950-2016

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 026
Summary

Promotional and informational materials advertising campus departments and the services or courses offered for UW-Eau Claire and its predecessors. Included in this collection are brochures, handbooks, guides, programs, newsletters, and Admissions Office materials.

Dates: 1950-2016

Filtered By

  • Subject: Davies Student Center X

Additional filters:

Subject
Brochures 2
Campus School (Eau Claire, Wis.) 2
Schofield Hall 2
Academics 1
Admissions, College 1