Naming Opportunities

Abbott Hall

Naming of Abbott Hall

Agriculture Building

Naming of Agriculture Building

Altgeld Hall

Named for John Peter Altgeld, Governor of Illinois in 1895‑1897, who authorized funding for expansion of public education including this building.

Anthony Hall

Named for Susan B. Anthony; it was originally the university’s first permanent women’s dormitory.

Communications Building

Naming gift for Communications Building

Faner Hall

Named for Robert D. Faner, a former English professor at SIU

Glenn Poshard Transportation Education Center

Transportation Education Center named for Glenn Poshard.

Gower Translational Research Center

Hiram H Lesar Law Building

Lesar helped launch the University’s law school in 1972 and served as its dean and a professor.

James W Neckers Building

James W. Neckers — longtime chair of the Chemistry Department (1927‑1967).

Lawson Hall

Lawson Hall, constructed in 1965, serves as one of the major lecture halls on campus.

Life Science II

Naming Life Science II Building

Mae Smith Hall

Mae Smith Hall — Mae Trovillion Smith, professor of English and author.

Morris Library

Named for Delyte W. Morris, who was president of SIU from 1948 to 1970.

One Enterprise Place

Pulliam Hall

Named for Roscoe Pulliam, the sixth president of SIU.

Rehn Hall

Building named for John Rehn

SIU Athletic Saluki Village

An overview of all the Saluki athletic venues and facilities.

Student Recreation Center

Tedrick Welcome Center

Named for Roger & Sally Tedrick

University Hall

Building naming

Wham Education Building

Named in honor of George D. Wham, an education professor (from 1906‑1938)