Named Units, Spaces, Positions and Equipment at Kent State
Thanks to the generosity of donors, there is a wide variety of units, spaces, positions and equipment at Kent State University that are named in recognition of philanthropic support.
The list below, categorized by college, division, or area within Kent State, includes the proper method of reference to these named items.
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Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
College Name
- Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Endowed Positions
- Firestone Endowed Chair in Corporate Finance
- Olga A. Mural Risk Management Professorship
- Bridgestone Endowed Chair in International Business
Programs
- John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship
Spaces
- Robert M. and Janet L. Archer Kent Water Sports Business Analytics Lab
- Robert M. and Janet L. Archer Kent Water Sports Trading Lab
- Joseph and Francine Artiste and Family Office
- Lt. Colonel Kevin W. Blanchard Office
- Beverly S. Bogen Office
- Pami B. Bogen Office
- Robert H. Bogen Office
- Katy Dix Brahler Conference Room
- John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship
- Don and Paula Brown Reception Area
- Tim Carlisle Classroom
- Crawford Hall
- Timothy D. Eippert Boardroom
- Fastenal Sales Team Lab
- Robert and Peg Fay Team Area
- Barry E. and Jo Ann Fetterman Stock Ticker
- Gary M. Gale Office
- Donald S. Grant Donor Recognition Lounge
- Donald S. and Johnna F. Grant Atrium
- Mary L. Gregory Printing Room
- Ken and Kathy Haber Team Area
- Stephen M. Hawley Team Area
- S. Bruce and Eleanor W. Heister Finance Chair Office
- Robert D. Hisrich Faculty and Staff Lounge
- Arthur and Susan Karas Behavioral Research Hub
- The David Kirch Accounting Chair Office by Robert and Monika Soles
- Angelo and Joyce Kinicki Classroom
- The Greg and Kathy Long and Ralph R. and Grace B. Jones Foundation Welcome Center and Reception Area
- Matthew E. and Nancy S. Likens Faculty Office Suite
- Christopher and Stephanie Marinac Team Area
- William McKean and Mary Ann Williams Dean's Office
- Medical Mutual Community Welcome Court
- The Polatajko Family Focus Group and Observation Rooms
- Rick and Cini Pugliese Anstey Office
- Max and Rose Reisman Office
- R. Louis Schneeberger Student Success Reception Area
- SEI Investments Team Area
- Nicholas and Cathleen Square Team Area
- James R. Unger Global Forum
- Walter G. and Judy A. Van Benthuysen Collaboration Staircase
- Salvatore and Carmela Volpe Collaboration Space
- Frank E. Vaughn Office
- Jean Wolford Atrium Overlook
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College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Spaces and Equipment
- Ajax Tocco Magnethermic Casting Laboratory
- FedEx Aeronautic Academic Center
- High-Speed Continuous Sand Mixer in Memory of Michael Dragomier
- Lubrizol Graduate Students Office
- The Captain Allen L. Maurer Pilot Shop
- Andrew W. Paton Field
- Republic Airways Briefing Room
- Rockwell Automation Advanced Mechatronics Laboratory
- The Richard F. Schwabe Lobby
- Maj. Robert (Bob) G. Sines, Jr. Pilot Lounge
- Sky Quest Weather Briefing Room
- Henry and Louise Timken Atrium
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College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Endowed Positions
- Armstrong Family Endowed Chair in Design
- The John and Fonda Elliot Endowed Visiting Professorship
- The Elliot Professorship in Health Care Design
- Schidlowski Emerging Faculty Fellow
Programs
- Elliot Master of Healthcare Design Program
Spaces
- The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design (Building)
- The M. Craig Allen ’80 and Thomas M. Teti ’80 Critique Space
- The Lawrence R. and Sandra C. Armstrong Gallery
- The Bialosky + Partners Architects Seminar Room
- The Belden Brick Materials Library
- The Richard L. Bowen & Associates Grand Staircase
- The Ron and Joan Burbick Commons Area
- The Burbick Plaza
- Camens Architectural Group Studio support provided by Marc Camens and Family
- The Bob & Joyce Cene Lecture Hall; Ryan, Taylor, Ross
- Gregory J. Elliot Classroom
- John and Fonda Elliot Design Studios
- The Barry and Jo Ann Fetterman Seminar Room
- Gilbane Construction Management Lab with additional support provided by National Enclosure Company, LLC
- The Grunley Strategy and Study Center
- The Karpinski Engineering Critique Space
- Nora R. Klebow Student Organizations Office
- The Lincoln Electric Metal Lab
- Prusak Study Lounge
- The George T. Simon III Café
- The Douglas L. and Susan R. Steidl Faculty Lounge
- Joe Steller BArch 1912 in honor of Professor Osyp Martyniuk
- Stauffer Studio
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College of Arts and Sciences
Endowed Positions
- Cheng Chen & Kate Luo Endowed Graduate Student Research Fellowship
- Dr. David A. and Audrey Cielinski Kessler Endowed Professorship in Peace & Conflict Studies
- Dr. David A. and Audrey Cielinski Kessler Endowed Professorship in Forensics
- Dr. Kenneth Cummins Professorship of Mathematics
- J. Arthur and Margaret Hatton Herrick Endowed Chair in Plant Conservation Biology
- Cathy D. Hemming Endowed English Chair
- The Earl K. Miller Director of the Brain Health Research Institute
- The Earl K. Miller Professor of Neuroscience
- The George R. Newkome Endowed Professorship in Materials Science
- The Bob and Walt Wick Executive Director of the Wick Poetry Center
Programs
- Glenn H. Brown Liquid Crystal Institute
- Daniel L. Brockett Lecture on the Philosophy of Science and Secular Humanism
- Benjamin Foote Ecology Lecture Series
- The Gawlicki Family Foundation On-Line Master of Arts in Translation Program
- The Dr. James B. Tinnin Center for Service Learning in Public Administration and Public Policy
Spaces and Equipment
- The Anne Andrews Ph.D. ’71 Chemistry Office
- Beth A. Cunningham Ph.D. ’82, ’83, ’87 & David H. Wolfe Ph.D. ’83 Conference Room
- Cheryl Swinehart Dariushnia Laboratory
- Timothy F. Feltes, M.D., B.S. '77 Biology Office
- Dr. Sandra S. Fishel Lecture Hall
- The Lubrizol Foundation Lobby
- The Donald J. ’77, ’84, ’95 and Pamela K. ’75 Miller Conference Room
- Tom S. and Miwako K. Cooperrider Herbarium
- Valerie J. Patton ’06 Cell Culture Room
- The Pillai Family Graduate Student Office – Honoring Padmanabha, '73, and Gowri Pillai, Lakshmikumar, '80, and Nithya Priya, '10
- Gaston Prentice House
- Maj Ragain Poetry Park
- Dr. David C. Riccio Behavioral Neuroscience Lab
- Fred J. Starheim PhD ’97 Environmental Room
- Dr. Sharad Thakkar, 1985 Polymer Technologies Imaging Room
- Timken Foundation Active Learning Classroom
- Wick Poetry Center
- The Jo Woodward Reading Room
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College of the Arts
Endowed Positions
- The Armstrong Family Visiting Artist
- The Roe Green Visiting Director
- The Terry E. and Sarah S. Miller Endowed Professorship in Ethnomusicology
- Margaret Clark Morgan Director of the School of Fashion
- The Curlee Raven Holton Distinguished Art Fellowship
- Thomas Schroth Memorial Visiting Artist
- William H. Zucchero Memorial Guest Artist
Programs
- Hugh A. Glauser School of Music
- The Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion
Spaces and Equipment
- Alumni Visual Resource Center
- American Greetings Conference Room
- The Crawford Gallery in memory of Nathan P. Crawford and Claire R. Crawford
- The Dixie Lee Davis Museum Store
- Erdmann-Zucchero Theatre
- The Roe Green Center for the School of Theatre and Dance
- The Hugh A. Glauser Collection
- The Hackett Family Pavilion
- The Christine Havice Plaza
- Kulas Multimedia Center
- Kulas Multimedia Listening Rooms
- The Thompson Lehnert Graduate Studio
- The Professor Michael Loderstedt Critique Area
- The Craig Lucas Graduate Studio
- Doug and Carol Mancino Atrium Wing
- Dr. Linda L. McDonald 3D Printer
- The Elmer L. Novotny Critique Area
- The Payto Student Gallery, in honor of Nick and Jennie Payto and Stella Zywar Payto
- The Raymond Enio Penza Conference Room
- Porthouse Theatre
- The Seven Five Fund Photography Lab
- The James (Mel) Someroski Jewelry/Metals/Enameling Studios
- E. Turner Stump Theatre
- The Jack and Dora Tippens Foundations Classroom
- The Jack and Dora Tippens Graduate Painting Studio
- The Victoria Anne and Carlton Forrest Thornbury Entertainment Pavilion
- The Dr. Richard S. Trump Critique Area
- Undergraduate Studio in memory of Professor Robert E. Morrow
- The Gingr Vaughan Conference Room
- Wright-Curtis Theatre
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College of Communications and Information
Endowed Positions
- Goodyear Endowed Professorship in Knowledge Management
- Knight Chair in Scholastic Journalism
Spaces and Equipment
- Elizabeth Brumbaugh ’79 Student Media Magazines
- The Multimedia Co-lab Created with a Gift from Dr. Fred F. Endres
- FirstEnergy Interactive Auditorium
- Gannett Collaborative Classroom
- Wallace J. Hagedorn Gallery
- Carl E. Hirsch Media Convergence Laboratory
- The Plain Dealer Classroom
- Murray Powers Reading Room
- Marcus Thomas LLC Focus Groups Room
- Gale Urda Creative Marketing Studio
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College of Education, Health and Human Services
Endowed Positions
- Summit Professorship of Learning Technologies
- Rebecca Tolle and Burton W. Gorman Endowed Chair for Leadership in Education
Programs
- Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education
Spaces and Equipment
- AT&T Classroom
- Kenneth Berger Hearing Aid Museum and Archives
- David K. Brooks Memorial Classroom
- Delta Zeta Sorority, Gamma Kappa Chapter Speech Pathology and Audiology Lab
- Dr. Alan and Rae Grossman Mandel Science Education Classroom
- Dr. Ferguson B. Meadows Student Lounge
- Gerald H. Read Faculty & Staff Meeting Room
- Vacca Office of Student Services
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College of Nursing
Endowed Positions
- Henderson Memorial Endowed Leadership Chair
- The Dr. James L. Raper Endowed Professorship
Spaces and Equipment
- Cheryl Swinehart Dariushnia Auditorium
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College of Podiatric Medicine
Spaces and Equipment
- The Podiatry Foundation Foot and Ankle Clinic
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Division of Finance and Administration
Spaces
- Beck Gardens
- Beyer-Murin Memorial Gardens
- Cartwright Anniversary Gardens
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Division on Intercollegiate Athletics
Spaces and Equipment
- The Gary and Mindy Aleman Field House Office
- Allen Aircraft Front Entrance and Welcome Area
- Bill Asbury Asst. Coach Office
- Bill Asbury & Dr. Deborah Atwater-Asbury Group Study Room
- Mike Christie Defensive Conference Room
- Dan Brenner Asst. Coach Office
- Don Brown Asst. Coach Office
- Don and Paula Brown Cryotherapy Room
- David Bronczek Head Coach Office
- Tom and Barbara Cole Field
- Steve Cress Academic Team Room
- Ben Curtis Gallery of Champions
- The DeVincentis Team Room
- Judith K. Devine Diamond
- Larry Disbro Asst. Coach Office
- Dix Stadium
- Brian Dusho Asst. Coach Office
- David and Peggy Edmonds Baseball and Softball Training Facility
- John C. Faulstick Training Room
- Ferrara & Page Golf Training and Learning Facility
- Diane Francis & John Daley Lobby
- Lee Good Asst. Coach Office
- Lenard & Edwina Hairston Asst. Coach Office
- Adam S. Hamilton West Entrance
- James Harrison Strength and Conditioning Center
- Pete Holway Asst. Coach Office
- George Jenkins Offensive Coordinator Office
- Jenkins Student-Athlete Academic Center
- Dr. James Karge Olsen Lobby
- Dave and Sherry Joy Lobby
- Laing and Saundra Kennedy Trophy Room
- The Scolin MacLean Lounge
- Mel Mellis Asst. Coach Office
- Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center
- Dennis & Sally Missimi Asst. Coach Office
- Olga A. Mural Field
- Murphy-Mellis Field
- Joel and Sharon Nielsen Study Room
- Herb Page Indoor Short Game Area
- Dave and Cathy Pangallo Golf Specific Workout Areas
- Jim Phelan Defensive Coordinator Office
- David Pulk Back Porch
- Dave Renninger Asst. Coach Office
- Rollins Way Bridge/Champions Walk
- Joel Schaedler Ticket Booth
- Schoonover Stadium
- Larry & Peggy Shaffer Asst. Coach Office
- Rick Sonkin Asst. Coach Office
- Rolland and Marilyn Walk Study Room
- Wiley-Snyder Family Asst. Coach Office
- Zoeller Field
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Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Spaces
- Leppo Gardens
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Division of Research and Economic Development
Endowed Positions
- Ohio Eminent Scholar in Theoretical Liquid Crystal Physics
- The Chizu & Kota Yokoyama Endowed Assistant Professorship
Spaces and Equipment
- W.M. Keck Foundation Cleanroom
- Samsung Auditorium
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Division of Student Affairs
Programs
- E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center
Spaces and Equipment
- E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center
- Pepsi Leadership Center
- Westfield Insurance Campus Tour Center
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Kent State University at Ashtabula
Spaces and Equipment
- A110A Conference Room - Funded by John F. Fiedler in memory of Judith Fiedler (plaque language)
- Room A202 - Funded by Huffman Mayer Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors (plaque language)
- Room A217 - Funded by Richard D. and Dixie Selip (plaque language)
- Room A219 - Funded by Employees of Grand River Rubber and Plastics Company (plaque language)
- Auditorium (B114) - Funded in part by The Robert S. Morrison Foundation and Eastgate (plaque language)
- Cadaver Lab - Funded by Wayne & Julie Senita in Memory of Frances Sayre, RN (plaque language)
- Chemistry/Physics Lab, Chemistry Stock Room, Chemical Storage, and Physics Storage - Funded by Ashtabula Area College Committee, Inc. (plaque language)
- Conference Room & Faculty/Staff Commons - Funded by Kent State University at Ashtabula Faculty & Staff (plaque language)
- Barbara Warren Cordell and James L. Cordell Student Services Office
- Department Director's Office - Nursing - Funded by Pat C. & Debra Rich in memory of Mary M. Rich
- Department Director's Office - OTAT - In memory of John D. Buskirk
- Department Director's Office - PTAT - Funded by Joe & Carol Misinec
- Department Director's Office - RADT - Funded by Ford & Debbie Behm
- Department Director's Office - Resp. - Funded by Koski Construction
- Faculty Office - Funded by Rick & Pam Brewer
- Faculty Office - Funded by the City of Ashtabula
- Faculty Office - Funded by Joseph & Mary Kay DelPriore
- Faculty Office - Funded in Honor of the family of Joseph John Dondrea, Florence Starkey Dondrea, Debra Dondrea Galant, Donald Joseph Dondrea
- Faculty Office - Funded in Honor of William Gerdes
- Faculty Office - Funded by the Employees of Grand River Rubber
- Faculty Office - Funded in memory of Ruth Heino, RN
- Faculty Office - Funded by Elinor M. Herzog
- Faculty Office - Funded by Huffman-Mayer Wealth Management Group
- Faculty Office - Funded in Memory of Cosmo A. & Josephine P. Laurello
- Faculty Office - Funded by Millenium Inorganic Chemicals, A Cristal Global Company
- Faculty Office - Funded by Plasticolors
- Faculty Office - Funded by Widd & Kay Raymond
- Faculty Office - Funded in honor of Rev. Dr. Samuel & Sister Johnnie Wells
- Faculty Office (supported by not named per donor's request)
- Funded in honor of Kelly L. Anthony, Director of Enrollment Management and Student Services from 2003-2012 (hallway behind student services)
- H109 (Grand Lecture Hall) Lecture Hall - Funded in Honor of John & Hildegarde Huggins (plaque language)
- H129 Human Patient Simulator Room (& Control Room) - Funded by ACMC Foundation (plaque language)
- Large Classroom - Funded by Ken Forging, Inc., Richard A. Kovach, President (plaque language)
- Medium Classroom - Funded by Mrs. Helen Morrison and the Glen Warner Family (plaque language)
- Robert S. Morrison Hall
- Nursing Skills Lab Nursing Lab - Funded in honor of Nelson J. Pinney (plaque language)
- Nursing Waiting Area Reception - Funded by Ashtabula Dental Associates (plaque language)
- OT ADL () Skills Lab Supply Occupational Therapy Lab and Apartment - Funded by Ashtabula Foundation (plaque language)
- Physical Therapy Skills Lab, PTAT Prep Lab - Funded by UH Geneva Medical Center, UH Conneaut Medical Center (plaque language)
- Radiologic Technology Lab - Funded in Honor of Tracy R. Clutter, BSE '89
- Respiratory Therapy Lab - Funded by the Gertrude M. Kahne Memorial Fund of the Civic Development Corp. (plaque language)
- Shared Classroom - Funded by George & Gloria Kaull Family Fund (plaque language)
- Small Classroom Sandy & Leah Coblitz, Rick & Linda Coblitz family (plaque language)
- Stocker Hall
- Student Commons - Funded by Ronald & Tracy R. Clutter, William H. & Patricia A. Douglass, Craig A. & Polly K. Parker, Willard A. & Kay E. Raymond & Families
- Student Study Study Lounge - Funded by KeyBank (plaque language)
- Upstairs A-wing student lounge area A201 - Funded by Richard L. Dana & Marianne Sezon (plaque language)
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Kent State University at East Liverpool
Spaces and Equipment
- Paul Blair Memorial Library
- The Samuel and Grace Brown Community Room
- The Lawrence DeMunn Physical Therapy Lab
- East Liverpool City Hospital Staff Classroom
- The Marvin and Vicki Feldman Art Studio
- The Ferro Corporation Reception Area
- Hancock Savings Bank Classroom
- Dr. and Mrs. William J. Horger Faculty Lounge
- The Lang Learning Loft
- Francis H. Lang Physical Therapy Lab
- Homer Laughlin China Company Computer Lab
- James and Margaret Locke Occupational Therapy Laboratory
- The Paul R. Miller and Dr. Edith Gilmore Miller Occupational Therapy Lab
- National City Bank Student Lounge
- Mary Patterson Building
- The William and Helen Pomeroy Electronic Classroom and Videoconferencing Center
- Potters Bank Conference Room
- John J. Purinton Hall
- The Staff, Faculty and Administrators of Kent East Liverpool Art Gallery
- The Jackman S. and Jane G. Vodrey Quiet Study Lounge
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Kent State University at Geauga
Spaces and Equipment
- Clark Commons
- Richard and Christie Frenchie Garden
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Kent State University at Salem
Spaces and Equipment
- Drs. Frank, Salvatore, and Peter Apicella Families Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Program Director Office
- Marc N. Burgess Faculty Conference Room
- James and Coralie Centofanti Hall
- Richard and Karen Crouse Family Nursing Advising Suite
- Ferranto, Hill, Kotsch, Martin, and Zapko Student Study Lounge
- Pearce Foundation Sonography Laboratory
- Barbara and David Plummer Family Nurse Teaching Station
- Louis and Kerry Ramunno Family Student Study Lounge
- Salem Community Foundation Radiology Laboratory
- Salem Regional Medical Center Lecture Hall
- Salem Community Foundation Virtual Technology Classroom
- Karen Sebo Nurse Teaching Station
- Karen Sebo Radiation Therapy Faculty Office
- Joseph P. and Donna J. Sedzmak Radiology Faculty Office
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Kent State University at Stark
Spaces and Equipment
- The MJ and Pat Albacete Student Art Gallery
- The Aultman Nursing Simulation Laboratory and The Aultman Study Room
- Belden Brick Patio
- Brechbuhler Scales Conference Room
- Chase Business Center (Auditor's Office)
- Deuble Foundation Meeting Room
- The Deuble Foundation Conference Room
- The Deuble Foundation Student Lounge
- The Diebold Collaboration Lounge
- Fisher Foods Patio
- The Hoover Foundation Geology Laboratories
- The Hoover Foundation Musicology Classroom
- Herbert W. Hoover Foundation Meeting Room
- The T.K. and Faye A. Heston Green Room
- Hoover Seminar Room
- Huntington Conference Room
- Joseph A. Jeffries Video Conference Computer Lab
- The Jane E. Keckler Conference Room
- The William J. and Pearl F. Lemmon Visiting Artist Gallery
- Robert W. Mahoney Lobby
- Marathon Conference Room
- R. C. Miller Family Lobby
- The Dr. Denise A. Seachrist and Mr. Charles P. Wentz Vocal Performance Room
- Dr. and Mrs. David W. Smith Board Room
- The Mary J. Timken Theatre
- Timken Great Hall
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Kent State University at Trumbull
Spaces and Equipment
- Gelbke Library
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Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Spaces and Equipment
- Dale and Dorothy Foland Stage
- Reeves Foundation Main Entrance
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Office of Global Education
Endowed Programs
- The Lawrence R. and Sandra C. Armstrong Architecture Study Abroad Program (Florence Center)
- The Phares Program in Global Issues (Florence Center)
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Office of the President
Spaces and Equipment
- Beall Hall
- Bowman Hall
- Cartwright Hall
- Clark Hall
- Cunningham Hall
- DeWeese Health Center
- Dunbar Hall
- Engleman Hall
- Fletcher Hall
- Franklin Hall
- Harbourt Hall
- Heer Hall
- Henderson Hall
- Johnson Hall
- Kent Hall
- Koonce Hall
- Korb Hall
- Lake Hall
- Leebrick Hall
- Lester A. Lefton Esplanade
- Lowry Hall
- Manchester Hall
- McDowell Hall
- McGilvrey Hall
- Merrill Hall
- Moulton Hall
- Nixson Hall
- Olson Hall
- Pizzuti Park
- Prentice Hall
- Risman Plaza
- Ritchie Hall
- Satterfield Hall
- Schwartz Center
- Smith Hall
- Stewart Hall
- Stopher Hall
- Taylor Hall
- Van Campen Hall
- Verder Hall
- Beverly J. Warren Recreation and Wellness Center
- White Hall
- Williams Hall
- Williamson House
- Wright Hall
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University College
Spaces and Equipment
- KeyBank Lobby
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University Libraries
Spaces and Equipment
- Virginia Joanne Crider, Ph.D. Private Study Room
- William S. Fleming, Ph.D. Private Study Room
- Harrick Garden Room
- Marovitz Special Collections & Archives Gallery
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IdeaStream (formerly WKSU)
Spaces and Equipment
- The Perantinides and Nolan Newsroom