List of Eastern Michigan University buildings

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University Park on campus, in the background is the Rec/IM, Student Center and Lakehouse.

The following is a list of buildings at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. EMU is home to many notable structures, including three high-rise residence halls and the multi-building Eastern Michigan University Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. [1] Today EMU is composed of more than 122 buildings across 800 acres (3.2 km2) of its academic and athletic campus.

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The oldest remaining buildings on campus are Starkweather Hall and Welch Hall; the tallest buildings on campus are Hoyt, Hill, and Pittman Halls (collectively known as the Towers).

Campus

Starkweather Hall, some time between 1900 and 1909 Detroit Publishing Company - Starkweather Hall.jpg
Starkweather Hall, some time between 1900 and 1909
for the history of Eastern Michigan University see History of Eastern Michigan University

EMU is located in Ypsilanti, a city 35 miles (56 km) west of Detroit and eight miles (13 km) east of Ann Arbor. The university was founded in 1849 and started as Michigan State Normal School. In 1899, it became the Michigan State Normal College when it created the first four-year curriculum for a normal college in the nation. None of the original buildings from the Michigan State Normal School have survived, as many of the buildings were wood frame and did not age well. [2] In 1914, Pease Auditorium was built making it the campus' first auditorium. By 1939, residence halls were established allowing students to live on campus. With the addition of departments and the large educational enrollment after WWII, the school became Eastern Michigan College in 1956. The large enrollment boosted the number of buildings and residence halls on campus. Between 1900 and the 1950s, around 20 buildings were constructed on the present-day campus. [2]

Today, the university is composed of an academic and athletic campus spread across 800 acres (3.2 km2), with 122 buildings. The EMU campus includes several buildings with sculpture by Corrado Parducci. The oldest remaining building on campus is Starkweather Hall, which opened in 1896, [3] three days before Welch Hall. [4] The Ypsilanti Water Tower, built in 1889, [3] while not strictly speaking part of the campus, does border EMU on two sides; the north side of the water tower faces Welch Hall across Cross Street, while the east side of the tower faces a campus parking lot (formerly the site of the EMU gymnasium) across Summit Street. [5] Hoyt, Hill, and Pittman Halls, are the tallest buildings in Ypsilanti by floor count; only the Ypsilanti Water Tower, standing 147 feet tall on the highest ground in Ypsilanti, stands taller. [6] [7]

Historic buildings

Eastern Michigan University's Historic District, comprising Welch, Starkweather, McKenny and Sherzer Halls, is on the National Register of Historic Places [8] The district was established in 1984. [8]

Pease Auditorium is listed on the National Register of Historic Places independently from the Historic District, receiving the designation in 1984. [9]

Academic buildings

Many of EMU's colleges are housed in specific buildings. EMU's newest academic building is the Everett L. Marshall Building, EMU's first "green" building on campus. The building features extensive use of natural lighting and stair treads, furnishings, and furniture made of recycled materials. Flooring throughout the building is made from recycled and renewable resources. Other significant buildings include Pray-Harrold; when built in 1969, it was one of the largest classroom buildings in the United States.

ImageBuildingArchitectStyleCompletedLast Major RenovationCurrent usageNamesakeNotesRef.
MarshallEMUypsi.jpg Everett L. Marshall BuildingLandberg Associates, Inc.Modern1999Academic
(College of Health & Human Services)
Everett L. Marshall, Dean of Records and Teacher CertificationBuilt on site of former Goodison Hall [10] [11]
FordEMUypsilanti.jpg Ford Hall (1967–present), Library (1929–1962), Mark Jefferson Library (1952–1967) Lansing architects Bowd & Munson Colonial Revival Architecture 19291982Academic (School of Art & Design); art galleryRichard Ford, Head of Modern Language Department from 1903 to 1940 [12] [13]
Gary M. Owen College of Business Building cropped.jpg Gary M. Owen College of BusinessDow, Howell and Gillmore AssociatesMichigan Modern1988Academic
(College of Business)
Gary M. Owen, former Michigan Speaker of the House [14]
Mark Jefferson Science ComplexEinhorn, Yaffee Prescott Brutalist 19672010Academic Mark Jefferson, Geography Department head 1901-39. [15] [16]
PeaseAuditoriumEMUYpsilantiMI.jpg Pease Auditorium Smith Hinchman & Grylls Neoclassical19141990sPerformance hallFrederic H. Pease, professor of music from 1858–1909 and Head of Conservatory at MSNS [13] [16] [17]
PorterEMUypsilanti.jpg John W. Porter Building (1997–Present)

The Library (1967-1997)

Swanson AssociatesBrutalist19671998Academic
(College of Education)
John W. Porter, President from 1979 to 1988 [18] [19] [16]
PrayharoldEMUypsilanti.jpg Pray-Harrold BuildingSwanson and AssociatesBrutalist19692011Academic
(College of Arts & Sciences)
Carl Esek Pray, Head of the Logical Science and History Department from 1914 to 1938, and Charles F. Harrold, Professor of English Literature from 1925 to 1943. [16] [20] [21]
QuarkEMUypsilanti.jpg Quirk Dramatic Arts Building & Sponberg Theater Smith Hinchman & Grylls International/Modern19591984Quirk Theatre, 411-seat theatre; Sponberg Theatre, 202-seat theatre; Academic (School of Communication, Media, & Theatre Arts)Daniel L. Quirk Jr., local philanthropist, and Harold Sponberg, President from 1965 to 1974Daniel L. Quirk Jr. was from a prominent Ypsilanti family; he founded The Ypsilanti Players, Inc. in 1933 and his daughter, Nancy Quirk Williams, was First Lady of Michigan, 1949 to 1961. New classroom and office space was added in 1967, and the building was last renovated in 1984 to expand the scene and costume shops, and enclose the Amphitheatre, which was renamed the Sponberg Theater. Harold Sponberg was President of Eastern from 1965 to 1974. [13] [16] [22]
EMU Roosevelt Hall 3.jpg Roosevelt Hall (1973–Present)

Roosevelt High School (1924-1969)

Smith Hinchman & Grylls Colonial Revival & Neoclassical 19241973Academic
(College of Technology)
US President Theodore Roosevelt [13] [16] [22]
EMUHDYpsilantiMIA.jpg Sherzer Hall & Observatory E. W.. ArnoldLate Nineteenth Century Eclectic, Georgian Revival and Victorian Romanesque19031973 and 1989Academic;astronomical observatory Dr. William H. Sherzer, professor of geology and head of Department of Natural Sciences from 1892 to 1932 [13] [16] [23]
Sill HallSwanson and Associates International style 19652021Academic
(College of Technology)
John Mayhelm Barry Sill, President from 1886 to 1893 [16] [24] [25]
Strong Hall19572019AcademicConnected to Mark Jefferson Building as part of Science Complex [26]
Geddes Town Hall School House.jpg Geddes Town Hall School HouseUnknown Vernacular 18951987Academic
(College of Education)
One-room school originally located at Morgan and Thomas roads in Pittsfield Township, used as a school until 1957. Moved to campus in 1987. [27] [28]

Administrative and student life buildings

EMU has several administrative buildings that also serve as student life locations. Bruce T. Halle Library houses one of the largest collections of children's literature in the United States. The building has as an automated retrieval system (the ARC) capable of housing 1 million items. While the most-used books are still on shelves, the majority of the school's books are stored within this system, which runs several stories underneath the library itself. Other buildings of historical significance include McKenny Union, Pierce Hall, Starkweather Hall, and Welch Hall. McKenny was the first student union on the campus of a teachers' college when it opened in 1931. Pierce Hall was dedicated as part of the centennial celebrations of the Normal College in 1949. The residents of Ypsilanti donated the money to construct the 120-foot tower; in June 1950, the school installed the Alumni Memorial Chimes, which were donated by the alumni and dedicated to those who died in World War II. Starkweather Hall is the oldest building still standing on EMU's campus, and Welch Hall is the second oldest building on campus. In parts of Starkweather, the original doorknobs remain, bearing the initials "SCA" for the Student Christian Association, for whom the building was originally constructed. Starkweather Hall was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

ImageBuildingArchitectStyleCompletedLast Major RenovationCurrent usageNamesakeRef.
Boonehallypsi.jpg Boone Hall
(1968–present)

Administration Building (1914–1950)
The Arts Building
(1950–1962) Ford Hall (1962–1968)

Smith Hinchman & Grylls Renaissance Revival 19141990sAdministrativeRichard Gause Boone, President of Michigan State Normal College (1893-1899) [13] [16]
WMIHalleLibrary.jpg Bruce T. Halle Library Giffels, Hoyem, and Basso, IncorporatedModern1997LibraryBruce Halle, MSNC alumni and founder and Chairman of the Board of Discount Tire [29] [30] [31]
McKenny 715.jpg McKenny Hall
(2009–Present)

McKenny Union (1931-2008)

Frank Eurich Jrcollegiate gothic & art deco19311963, 1993, 2008Administrative; student lifeMSNC President Charles McKenny (1912-1933) [13] [32] [33]
Peirceypsilantiemu.jpg Pierce Hall R.S. Gerganoff Late Modern / Late International with PWA Modern detailing19481989AdministrativeJohn D. Pierce, the first State Superintendent of Instruction from 1836 to 1841 [16]
Eastern michigan university public safety building-hoyt hall2.jpg Public Safety Building (formerly the Hoyt Conference Center)K. F. Leinninger AssociatesInternational19692010Police Department
(EMU DPS)
[16]
EMUstudentCenterYpsilantiMI.jpg Student Center Burt Hill Kosar RittelmannPost Modern2006 Student activity center [16] [34] [35]
Starkweather Hall 2011 main entrance.jpg Starkweather Hall Malcomson and Higginbotham Richardsonian Romanesque 18951961, 1976, 1990EMU Honors CollegeMary Ann Newberry Starkweather, local philanthropist [16] [36] [37] [38]
EMUHDYpsilantiMID.jpg Welch Hall
(1960s-Present)
Training School
(1896-1960s)
Malcomson and Higginbotham Georgian Revival 18961988Administrative offices; President's officeAdonijah S. Welch, first President of Normal Training School [16] [36]

Dining

Eastern has two food courts, an all-you-care-to-eat cafeteria, a marketplace, seven cafes, and three convenience stores. The larger dining facilities on campus are geographically located near residence halls.

ImageBuildingCompletedLast Major RenovationDining StyleFormer Name(s)Ref.
The Commons1960s2011Buffet service styleDining Commons 1 (DC1)
Eastern Eateries19601990s and 2018À la carteDining Commons 2 (DC2) [39]
CrossroadsMPemuYpsilanti.jpg CrossRoads MarketPlace19692008À la carte, Convenience StoreDining Commons 3 (DC3)
EMUstudentCenterYpsilantiMI.jpg Student Center Food Court2006Restaurants: Build Pizza, The Hasty Rabbit, Lobby Shop (convenience store), Smashburger, Sono, Starbucks [34] [40]
Eagle Cafe at McKenny HallÀ la carte, Convenience Store [41]
Eagle Cafe at Pray-HarroldÀ la carte, Convenience Store [41]
Eagle Cafe at Alexander Music BuildingÀ la carte, Convenience Store [41]
Eagle Cafe at the College of BusinessÀ la carte, Convenience Store [41]
Eagle Cafe at Halle Library À la carte, Convenience Store [41]
Eagle Cafe at Mark JeffersonÀ la carte, Convenience Store [41]
Eagle Cafe at Marshall BuildingÀ la carte, Convenience Store [41]

Athletic and recreation buildings

EMU has several athletic and recreation facilities used for various sporting events and entertainment events. The EMU Convocation Center hosts convocation, graduation, and concerts. In 2008, Bruce Springsteen performed at Oestrike Stadium in support of Barack Obama during his presidential campaign. "Big Bob's"Lake House hosts yearly events in University Park.

ImageBuildingDesignerCompletedLast Major RenovationCurrent usageSeatingNamesakeRef.
EMUConvoCenterOUTSIDE.jpg EMU Convo Center Rossetti Associates / The Argos GroupDecember 9, 1998 Arena, women's basketball men's basketball 8,824 Seats [16]
Bowen field house.JPG Bowen Field House Giffels and Vallet19552010 Arena for track and field wrestling gymnastics 5,400 SeatsWilbur Pardon Bowen, mathematics instructor and first head of the Department of Physical Education, 1894-1928 [16] [42]
Ypsilanti township ford lake eagle crest.JPG Eagle Crest Golf Club Karl Litten19891997 Golf course, hotel [43] [44] [45]
Eastern michigan University indoor practice field with polyester roof.JPG Multi-Purpose Air-Supported Indoor Facility (Indoor Practice Facility)BEI Associates, Inc.2009Youth soccer, little league baseball, high school football teams, EMU club sports and recreational groups and Six intercollegiate sports (football, baseball, softball, women's soccer and men's and women's golf) [46] [47] [48]
EMULakehouse.gif Big Bob's Lake HouseM.C. Smith & Associates Architectural Group1993Meeting Space, Walking Path, Pond, Sand volleyball courts, ice skating, Relay For Life 800 seat amphitheaterLong-time former Rec/IM Director Bob England. [16] [49] [50] [51]
The Olds-Robb Recreation-Intramural Complex.jpg Olds-Robb Rec/IM Ralph Calder and Associates,19821991Indoor track, weight rooms, whirlpool, Jones NatatoriumLloyd W. Olds 1916 alumni, Physical Education professor, EMU’s track team coach 1921-42, [16] [51] [52]
EMU baseball stands.JPG Oestrike Stadium 19712007Baseball Stadium, Softball Stadium,2,500 seatsRonald E. "Oak" Oestrike, former Baseball Coach from 1965 to 87 [53] [54]
Olds/Marshall Track1991Track field, football field30,200 SeatsLloyd W. Olds and Everett L. Marshall [55]
Rynearsonwide121107.jpg Rynearson Stadium 19691994Football field30,200 Seats Elton J. Rynearson Sr., football coach for 26 seasons [16] [55]
Scicluna Field2005Women's soccer, youth soccer700 seatsPaul Scicluna, first women's soccer head coach [56]

Residence halls and apartments

EMU has 12 on-campus residence halls, four on-campus apartment complexes, and two university-owned houses. Many residence halls were built after World War II and named after influential professors and EMU presidents. [57]

ImageBuildingArchitectCompletedLast major renovationCurrent usageNamesakeRef.
600WestForestYpsilantiMiEMU.jpg 600 West Forest (former president's house) R. S. Gerganoff 19491975House [58] [59] [60] [61]
601WestForestYpsilantiMI.JPG 601 West Forest (Brinkerhoff-Becker House)Unknown1863–18692010Apartment complexGeorge M. Brinkerhoff [58] [59] [60] [61]
Best HallSwanson Associates1960s2013Residence hallMartha Best, a professor of Biology and Bacteriology from 1924 to 1952. [16] [57]
BrownHallEMICHypsilanti.JPG Brown Hall R. S. Gerganoff 19491973Apartment complexJames M. “Bingo” Brown, football and baseball coach in 1923–29 and first dean of men 1925-62. [16] [62] [63]
BuellHallEMUypsilantiMI.JPG Buell HallSwanson Associates19581990sResidence hallBertha G. Buell Professor of History, English Lit, and Political Science from 1899 to 1937 [16] [64]
CornelcortsEMUypsilanti.jpg Cornell CourtsSwanson Associates1961 and 19662000sApartment complexLocated on Cornell Street [16]
DowningEMUypsilanti.jpg Downing HallSwanson Associates19571990sResidence hallEstelle Downing, professor of English from 1898 to 1938 [16] [64]
GoddardHallEMUypsilantiMI.jpg Goddard Hall R.S. Gerganoff 19551994noneMary A. Goddard, professor of botany from 1900 to 1939 [16] [64] [65]

EMUTowersHalls.jpg

Hill HallK. F. Leinninger Associates19692009Residence hallSusan B. Hill, Dean of Women from 1939 to 1962 and Dean of Students from 1962 to 1969 [16] [66]
Emutowersypsilanti.jpg Hoyt HallK. F. Leinninger Associates19692012Residence hallCharles Oliver Hoyt, Professor of Pedagogy and Head of Education Department from 1896 to 1928 [16] [67]
Jones Hall R. S. Gerganoff 19481994noneLydia I. Jones, Dean of Women from 1924 to 1939 [16] [65]
King Hall Eastern Michigan University Campus Ypsilanti Michigan.JPG King Hall R.S. Gerganoff 19391971Office spaceJulia Anne King, Dean of Women from 1881–1886 and Head of History and Social Science Department from 1886-1913. [16] [68]
MunsonHallYpsilantiMIEMU.JPG Munson Hall R.S. Gerganoff 19411973Apartment complexEMU President John M. Munson [16]
PhelpshallEMUypsilanti.jpg Phelps Hall R.S. Gerganoff 19682011Residence hallJessie Phelps, Professor in the Natural Sciences [16] [69]
EMUTowersHalls.jpg Pittman HallK. F. Leinninger Associates19692011Residence hallMarvin Summers Pittman, the “father of Lincoln Consolidated School” (a local school district), Director of Rural Education at Normal and an EMU faculty member from 1921-34. [16] [70]
Putnam Hall R.S. Gerganoff 19682011Residence hallEMU President Daniel Putnam 1880; 1881–1883; and 1885-1886 [16] [69]
SellersHallEMUypsilanti.jpg Sellers Hall R.S. Gerganoff 19682011Residence hallJohn A. Sellers, Department Head of Chemistry from 1958 to 1964 [16] [69]
EMUvillagecomplex.jpg The Village (formerly Oakwood Village Apartments)Post Modern Residential2001Apartment-style residence hall [71]
Walton Hall R.S. Gerganoff 19682011Residence hallGenevieve Walton, University Librarian from 1892 to 1932 [16] [72]
WestviewEMUypsilanti.jpg Westview Apartments1967 and 19692000sApartment complexLocated on Westview Street
WiseHallYpsilantiMiEMU.JPG Wise HallSwanson Associates19682017Residence hallMargaret E. Wise, a first grade teacher-trainer 1893 to 1939 and Director of Placement from 1927 to 1939 [16] [64]

Former buildings

Nine buildings that were once part of EMU's campus no longer stand. These buildings include the Old Main Building, The Conservatory, an unnamed wooden gymnasium, The Old Gymnasium, the Old Post Mansion, the Business and Finance Building and Goodison Hall, both designed by R.S. Gerganoff, and Pine Grove Terrace Apartments. [73] Goodison was among the first residence halls built on Eastern Michigan’s campus.

The finance building went by various names such as the Health Center (from being built to 1961), the Frederick Alexander Music Building (1961–1984), and informally "Old Alex" after 1980. [74] In 2005, Pine Grove Apartments were demolished to make room for the Student Center.

ImageBuildingArchitectCompletedDemolishedUsageLocationRef.
Goodison Hall R.S. Gerganoff 19391998Residence HallGoodison was demolished to build Marshall Hall [68]
Alexander Hall, EMU, destroyed.jpg Alexander Hall R.S. Gerganoff 1939Health Center, Music building [75]
Detroit Publishing Company - MSNC Old Gymnasium(02).jpg Old Gymnasium18961965GymnasiumOld Gymnasium stood in the block bounded by Cross Street, Summit Street, Ellis Street (now Washtenaw Avenue), and Normal Street, near the Ypsilanti Water Tower and Welch and Boone Halls on the EMU campus
Detroit Publishing Company - MSNC Old Main Building.jpg Old Main Building1852, burned down 1859, rebuilt 1860classrooms, library, and administration functionsThe south wing stood near the present location of Boone Hall, the north wing was near the present location of Pierce Hall, and the rear addition reached the location of Ford Hall.
Pine Grove TerraceSwanson Associates1955 & 19572005Apartment complexWhere the EMU Student Center stands today [16]

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Eastern Michigan University Public university in Ypsilanti, Michigan

Eastern Michigan University, is a public research university in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It was founded in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the fourth normal school established in the United States and the first American normal school founded outside New England. In 1899, the Michigan State Normal School became the first normal school in the nation to offer a four-year curriculum. The normal school became a university in 1959, gaining the current name Eastern Michigan University.

Student center Building at a college or university for student activities

A student center is a type of building found on university and some high school campuses. In the United States, such a building may also be called a student union, student commons, or union. The term "student union" refers most often in the United States to a building, while in other nations a "students' union" is the student government. Nevertheless, the Association of College Unions International has several hundred campus organizational members in the US; there is no sharp dichotomy in interpretation of union in this context. The US usage in reference to a location is simply a shortened form of student union building.

WEMU Radio station at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan

WEMU is the public broadcasting service of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan, featuring a news and jazz format.

Sherzer Hall United States historic place

Sherzer Hall is an academic building on the Eastern Michigan University campus, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Sherzer Hall is one of four buildings comprising the Eastern Michigan University Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. The building was designed by E. W.. Arnold of Battle Creek and survived two fires. Sherzer Hall has a red-brick exteriors Sherzer's exterior has a few mildly Romanesque and Georgian elements. Due to its unique style causes it to defies stylistic classification. Sherzer also is home to Sherzer Observatory which was established in 1878 and eventually moved to the top of Sherzer Hall in 1903.

Bowen Field House

Bowen Field House is a 5,400-seat multi-purpose arena in Ypsilanti, Michigan on the Eastern Michigan University campus. It opened in 1955 and was home to the Eastern Michigan Eagles men's and women's basketball teams until the Convocation Center opened in 1997. It currently serves as the home of Eastern Michigan Eagles track and field, Eastern Michigan Eagles wrestling, and Eastern Michigan Eagles gymnastics.

Eastern Michigan Eagles

The Eastern Michigan Eagles, formerly known as the Normalites and the Hurons, are the athletic teams for Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. The Eagles compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level as members of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The only exception is the women's rowing program, which is a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. Altogether, the Eagles have won three NCAA Division II national championships and 13 NAIA Division I national championships in five different sports ; moreover, EMU has been NCAA Division I national runner-up twice. In 1940, the men's cross country team finished second to Indiana University at the national meet hosted by Michigan State University.

Oestrike Stadium

Oestrike Stadium is a stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan at Eastern Michigan University. It is named after Ron Oestrike, a former baseball coach at EMU. It is primarily used for baseball, and serves as the Eastern Michigan University Eagles baseball team home field. In addition, it served as the home field of the Midwest Sliders of Ypsilanti Frontier League baseball team in 2009 and 2010. Several present and former major leaguers, including Bob Welch, Bob Owchinko, Bryan Clutterbuck, Pat Sheridan, and Brian Bixler, played at Oestrike Stadium as members of the EMU baseball team.

Susan Martin American academic administrator

Susan Work Martin is an American academic administrator who was most recently the interim president of San José State University. Previously, Martin served as president of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan from 2008 to 2015. She was the first female president in the university’s 160-year history. She held a simultaneous appointment as Professor of Accounting in the College of Business during her tenure at Eastern.

McKenny Hall United States historic place

McKenny Hall, previously called McKenny Union and Charles McKenny Union, was the first student union on the campus of a teachers' college when it opened in 1931. At various times the building has included bookstores, a bowling alley, a bank, and a food court, as well as a ballroom and other social and meeting spaces. Today the building is known as McKenny Hall and is home to human resources and academic advising and career services. After The EMU Student Center opened, McKenny closed in 2006 for renovations to preserve the building's age. Since then the university uses the historic building as office space for various departments. The building faces Cross Street and the Ypsilanti Water Tower.

Pease Auditorium United States historic place

Pease Auditorium is a music venue on the campus of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Built in 1914, Pease auditorium is the 4th oldest standing building on Eastern Michigan University's campus. The auditorium was constructed in 1914 for $243,963. For the time, that was a considerable amount of money. Today Pease is home to the university's music performances and as well as some performing arts productions. With a seating capacity of 1,700, Pease is a prime spot for many events held by the community.

Ypsilanti, Michigan City in Michigan, United States

Ypsilanti, commonly shortened to Ypsi, is a city in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan.

Eastern Michigan University was founded in 1849 by the state of Michigan, and opened in 1853 as Michigan State Normal School. Michigan State Normal School was the first in Michigan and the first normal school created outside the original 13 colonies.

Bruce T. Halle Library

The Bruce T. Halle Library, often simply referred to as Halle Library, is the sole library on the Eastern Michigan University campus. It includes computer labs, study spaces, the Holman Learning Center, a distance-learning classroom, the Faculty Development Center, the IT Help Desk, a multi-media area, a theater, an auditorium, the University archives, the carillon tower, and a Cafe. It houses one of the largest collections of children's literature in the United States. The building has full wireless connectivity, as well as Automated Retrieval Collection (ARC) system, capable of housing 1 million items. While the most-used books are still on shelves, the majority of the school's books are stored within this system, which runs several stories underneath the library itself. The library is named for EMU graduate Bruce Halle, founder of Discount Tire and major benefactor.

Eastern Michigan University Student Center Student union in Michigan, USA

The Eastern Michigan University Student Center is Eastern Michigan University's student union. Since its opening in 2006 the EMU Student Center replaced McKenny Union as the student hub of campus life. The building is simply referred to as "The Student Center" by students faculty and staff. In 2017 the Student Center was named the number one student union in the country by the College Rank. The building is located in University Park near the Rec/IM and Library. It is also the location of the EMU Bookstore, a 24/7 computer lab, two art galleries, various offices and Admissions. The Student Center also includes the Kiva Room.

Ralph Stephens Gerganoff, born Rashko Stoyanov Gerganov, also frequently referred to as R.S. Gerganoff was an American architect.

Olds-Robb Recreation-Intramural Complex

The Olds-Robb Recreation-Intramural Complex is Eastern Michigan University's recreation center. The Olds-Robb Rec/IM encompasses several buildings on campus. The Olds-Robb Student Recreation/Intramural Complex, which opened in 1982, contains an indoor track, two weight rooms, and a whirlpool, as well as Jones Natatorium, Big Bob's Lake House and a picnic area between the Rec/IM building and Downing Hall. The Rec/IM is also attached to Bowen Field House.

Starkweather Hall United States historic place

Starkweather Hall, also known as Starkweather Religious Center, is a religious and educational building located at 901 West Forest Avenue in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1972 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. It is also part of the Eastern Michigan University Historic District and is the oldest building on EMU's campus.

Eastern Michigan University Historic District Historic district in Michigan, United States

Eastern Michigan University Historic District is a historic district on the very south end of the Eastern Michigan University campus. Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive, co-educational public university located in Ypsilanti, Michigan in Washtenaw County. The university was founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School. Several buildings since its founding have achieved historical significance and eventually establishing it on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The district was established in 1984.

Sherzer Observatory Astronomical observatory located on the campus of Eastern Michigan University, Michigan, US

Sherzer Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The observatory was established in 1903 with the construction of the new Natural Science Building, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Following a devastating fire in 1989 a new observatory opened in September 1991 with a 10-inch (250 mm) apochromatic refractor telescope and German equatorial mount centered under a 6-meter dome.