Calhoun Hall

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Calhoun Hall
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Town or cityAustin, Texas
CountryUnited States
Completed1968

Calhoun Hall (abbreviated CAL) is a building located on the University of Texas at Austin campus, built in 1968. The building is named after John William Calhoun, a mathematics professor, university comptroller from 1925 to 1937, and university president from 1937 to 1939. [1] [2]

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John William Calhoun was the 11th president of the University of Texas at Austin between 1937 and 1939. Calhoun Hall, a building constructed in 1968 and located on the University of Texas campus, is named after him.

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References

  1. "Calhoun Hall – CAL". University of Texas. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
  2. Partheymuller, Peter (September–October 2001). "Written in Limestone". The Alcalde . Emmis Communications. 90 (1): 35. Retrieved March 27, 2011.

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