Sowle Hall
Building Type:
Residence Hall
Campus Green:
South Green
Grid Map Square:
I-6
Current Use
Sowle Hall is a residence hall located in the South Green.
The residence hall configuration chart 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, if there is 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(s): Suite Singles, Suite Doubles
This building has the following bathroom type(s): Private bathroom shared with the adjoining room
These bathrooms have internal privacy locks but no external (room-side) locks, meaning students can access the adjoining suite through the bathroom. Residents are responsible for keeping their bathroom clean, while Residential Custodial Staff (RCS) provides daily housekeeping for all public areas and 24-hour maintenance services to keep the building comfortable and convenient. Students are responsible for submitting work orders for their own rooms through the Work Order Request page (accessible only on the OHIO network).
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
History
Sowle Hall was built in 2015 and name for Claude R. Sowle, ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ President from 1969-1974.
Claude R. Sowle
Claude R. Sowle served as president of ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ from 1969 to 1974. Sowle led the University during a tumultuous time, including the closing of the University because of the riots in 1970 after the Kent State shootings. President Sowle was known for his transparency in office, often broadcasting open budget hearings live over the campus radio stations. The office of the ombuds, the office of institutional equity, and the Honors Tutorial College as we know them today were established during President Sowle's term.
Location
105 South Green Dr., Athens, OH 45701 ()
The South Green
South Green is composed of residence halls and a dining hall. Notable buildings on this green include Nelson Commons, Carr Hall, Sowle Hall and Brown Hall.
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