Althouse Hall Dedication

Date of Event
Sat., Nov. 8, 1958

On Sat., Nov. 8, 1958, the C. Scott Althouse Science Hall was dedicated. Construction on the building, which would hold the chemistry and geology departments, began in June, 1957. The event occurred over homecoming weekend, just after the re-dedication of the Tome Scientific Building and the dedication of the Roscoe O. Bonisteel Planetarium, and featured a key ceremony as well as the presentation of honorary memberships in the Mohler Science Club.

Tome Scientific Building Re-dedication

Date of Event
Sat., Nov. 8, 1958

On Sat. November 8, 1958 the Tome Scientific Building (now the Stern Center) was re-dedicated following a complete interior renovation. The renovations included the addition of the Roscoe O. Bonisteel Planetarium, which was dedicated at the same time. The ceremony took place over homecoming weekend, just before the dedication of the new C. Scott Althouse Science building.

Planetarium Dedication

Date of Event
Sat., Nov. 8, 1958

On Saturday Nov. 8, 1958, the Roscoe O. Bonisteel Planetarium was dedicated,  as part of the re-dedication of the Tome Scientific Building (now the Stern Center) which had been renovated. The planetarium was designed by Henry L. Yeagley, professor of natural philosophy, and built thanks to a $50,000 gift from Roscoe O. Bonisteel, class of 1912. The event was held during homecoming weekend, just before the dedication of the new C. Scott Althouse Science Hall.

Adams Hall Dedication

Date of Event
Sat., Oct. 5, 1963

On Saturday, October 5, 1963, Adams Hall was dedicated as a women's dormitory on the Benjamin Rush Campus. The building was named in honor of a $250,000 gift from Mr. and Mrs. Roland L. Adams, the former of whom was a member of the class of 1927 and trustee of the College. President Rubendall gave remarks at the ceremony, as well as Mr. Adams. The building was constructed from Pennsylvania limestone.