Construction Date: Summer of 1919 Original Purpose: To honor Austin College alumni & students who died in World War I From the Civil War to Vietnam, Austin College has had a long and distinguished record of students serving their country. Some of them died in that service. A forgotten and little-known corner of the campus… [Read More]
Caruth Administration Building
910 N. Grand Ave. Sherman, Texas 75090 Remodeled in February 1987, the first floor of the Caruth Administration Building houses the offices of the President, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Vice President for Business Affairs, along with the quarters of the Registrar and Business Office. The second floor contains six classrooms, a… [Read More]
Kappa Fountain
Kappa Fountain is the oldest fountain on campus, built in 1924 with funds from Kappa Gamma Chi Literary Society as part of the College’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration. The fountain was relocated and rebuilt in 1965 and was incorporated into creation of Windsor Mall in 1974 in connection with the 125th anniversary of the College. Kappa… [Read More]
Jordan Family Language House
1205 E. Richards St. Sherman, Texas 75090 Jordan Family Language House is the first residence hall on campus specifically designed to encourage the study of modern languages. Native speakers in each language live in the residence to help 48 residents engage in the on-campus study of French, German, and Spanish. Target languages are spoken in… [Read More]
Jonsson Plaza
The fountain and landscaped walkways between Ida Green Communication Center and Mason Complex, and extending to include the large amphitheatre fountain at the north end of that walkway, are known as Margaret Jonsson Plaza. The Jonsson Fountains are major landmarks of the plaza, which also extends to the flag court on the south side of… [Read More]
Jonsson Fountain
The circular, amphitheatre-style Jonsson Fountain and surrounding plaza (including a second fountain outside Ida Green Communication Center) were a gift in 1972 from Margaret and Erik Jonsson, a trustee of the College who was a former Dallas mayor and a founder of Texas Instruments. The board named the Margaret Jonsson Plaza and Fountains in honor… [Read More]
Robert and Joyce Johnson ‘Roo Suites
1104-1110 E. Brockett St. Sherman, Texas 75090 Johnson ‘Roo Suites, adjacent to Bryan Apartments, house 152 students in four separate structures. Two three-story buildings face Brockett Street on the north and two-story buildings are adjacent to Pacific Street on the south. In the suite-style residences, four students, each with a separate lockable bedroom, live in… [Read More]
Jackson Technology Center
1205 E. Brockett St. Sherman, Texas 75090 Jackson Technology Center, designed to help faculty test and implement new technology for their classes, includes an instructional technology lab, media services and production, web services, student computing, and the Sherman Independent School District joint classroom. The building also houses Campus Police offices; Information Technology; and The Morris… [Read More]
Bryan Apartments
1112 E. Brockett St. Sherman, Texas 75090 Bryan Apartments are college-owned apartments for junior or senior students with16 two-bedroom apartments that can be occupied by 3-4 people. Apartments can be rented furnished or unfurnished. Furnished apartments contain two movable beds, dressers, desks and chairs per bedroom, movable sofa and a chair in the living room,… [Read More]
Baker Hall
1302 E. Richards St. Sherman, Texas 75090 Baker Hall is a 148-bed men’s residence hall located on the north side of the campus between Dean Hall, Thompson Hall, and Abell Library Center. It is a Georgian-style residence hall with four floors and a basement. A lobby area, small kitchen, television room, and an apartment for… [Read More]