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{ A Different Commons }

Although the dining hall has generally always been called the Commons, it has moved around the campus since the college was built.

Where Can I Eat?

1864-1905    College Hall (Smith)                                       

1864-1934    With Private Families

1878-1901     In Clubs                                                     

1888-1901     Dawes Cottage

1905-1942     Alumni Commons (West Hall)

1942-1962     Great Hall (Harwood Memorial Union)

1942-present  The Pub (Harwood Memorial Union)

1962-present  S.N. Pickard Commons                                          

2003-present  The Terrace (Bovay Hall)                                                      

 

Above: Students in the Union Grill

 

Research by Lisa Verwys