Building Type: Academic
Campus Green: West Green
Grid Map Square: E-4
Current Use
Grosvenor West (the West wing of Grosvenor Hall) is located in the West Green, coordinates E-4 on the campus map. It is marked as #124 on the map.
The Grosvenor West Wing houses University Human Resources .
History
Built in 1965, the building was originally used for a dormitory. In 1986, it was renovated and renamed Grosvenor West.
Charles H. Grosvenor
Grosvenor (pronounced "Grovener" — the "s" is silent) Hall was named in honor of Charles H. Grosvenor, who grew up in Athens, Ohio. He was an attorney, a general in the Union Army during the Civil War, and a U.S. representative for 20 years. He was responsible for persuading Andrew Carnegie to provide funds for a library at Ohio University.
Location
16 West Green Dr., Athens, OH 45701 ( Directions )
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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