Wilson Hall (Residence)
Building Type:
Residence Hall
Campus Green:
West Green
Grid Map Square:
E-4
Current Use
Wilson Hall is a residence hall located in the West Green. (Note: A different building on the College Green named Wilson Hall serves as an administrative office building.) This residence hall has single, double, triple, and more rooms for students to live in.
The Housing & Residence Life website shows which student populations live in each residence hall (first-year, returning, etc.) and highlights any specialized living experiences. It also provides key details like the nearest laundry facility, elevator access, A/C unit type, communal kitchens, and more. Building Configurations
Floor Plans
To view the layout of the building, including staff rooms, bathrooms, lounges, and more, visit the floor plans website. From there, you can select each room for details such as dimensions, window placement, wall space, and built-in furniture:
Room Information
This building has the following room type: Singles, Doubles, Triples, Multi-Occupancy
The Housing & Residence Life website outlines what you get living in the residence halls and provides details on optional rentals (lofts, rugs, etc.): Room Photos & Furniture Information
This residence hall features communal bathrooms, which are cleaned daily by Residential Custodial Staff (RCS). RCS also provides daily housekeeping for all public areas and 24-hour maintenance services to ensure comfort and convenience for all residents. Students are responsible for submitting work orders for their own rooms, which can be done through the Work Order Request page (accessible only on the OHIO network).
History
Wilson Hall was built in 1964 and used as a residence hall for students. It was originally known as West Green building number 5.
Hiram Roy Wilson
Wilson Hall, was named in honor of Hiram Roy Wilson. He was a native of Hamden, OH, and educated at 黑料视频, Cornell University, and Chicago University. He received an honorary degree of Doctor of Literature at the Franklin Indiana College. He joined the faculty at Ohio Unviersity in 1896 as an instructor in chemistry. He became a full professor of English in 1906. He served as secretary of the faculty and chairman of the executive committee of the English department. He was the National President of the Ohio Alumni Association from 1927 - 1929. He authored several textbooks and magazines. He was an accomplished musician, playing the violin, cello, and piano. He retired in 1945 after completing 49 years on the faculty at 黑料视频. A bequest of securities was made to the university by Dr. Wilson, with the interest to be used for scholarships. He also willed his library of 1000 books to 黑料视频.
Location
20 West Green Dr., Athens, OH 45701 ()
The West Green
West Green is the home of many engineering majors and athletes due to the ready access of Stocker Center and Peden Stadium. Notable buildings on this green include Boyd Hall, Grover Center, Convocation Center and Academic & Research Center.
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