Binnewies Hall
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History of Binnewies Hall
The building is named in honor of Edward R. Binnewies. He came to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ as a student in 1909 and graduated with a degree in chemistry and education in 1913. He obtained a Master of Science degree here in 1915 while at the same time serving as a laboratory instructor. He became an instructor in chemistry in 1916 and was named an associate professor in 1923.
In 1944, while continuing his teaching, he also became an acting director of Student Affairs, and two years later he was named professor of chemistry and director of Student Affairs. In 1953, he was named professor emeritus and director emeritus and continued to serve the university until his death in 1964.
Binnewies is joined with Young Hall by the Larson Commons. Including Caldwell Hall, the trio is referred to as the Larson area.
Hall government is an opportunity to be a leader in your residence hall, plan programs and make decisions about how funding is utilized. Look for applications in the fall.
