Nathan W. Harter Hall, was named in recognition of the services of Nathan W. Harter, professor of mathematics at the College for more than 40 years. It was opened in fall 1953. The funds for its construction were provid ed by the churches of the Pittsburgh Synod of the United Lutheran Church (now the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America). It houses approximately 100 students. The Public Relations Department, located on the ground floor of Nathan W. Harter Hall, provides public and media relations as well as photography, advertising and publications services for the College. The DocuCenter covers the general photo copying needs for departments on campus. Edwin Hodge Hall, completed in September 1959, was named in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Hodge Jr., past president of the Board of Trustees. Hodge Hall recently underwent a complete renovation in the summer of 2011, and now serves as a new residence for more than 140 first year students. E. Grace Hunton Hall was named in honor of Dr. Ella Grace Hunton 1900, former professor and dean of women. The hall was dedicated in 1956 and provides theme housing for approximately 45 students.
The David Johnson Memorial Chapel was dedicated in May 2006. The nearly 7,000-squarefoot structure is named in honor of David Johnson, the late son of Thiel Board of Trustees Chairman Emeritus Glen Johnson H’88 and his wife, LaVonne. The flexible design seats approximately 240 people and effectively hosts a variety of
religious services and art/cultural events that occur on the Thiel campus. The Langenheim Memorial Library, completed in 1952, was established by Flora E. and Gertrude A. Langenheim as a memorial to their parents, Gustav Christian David and Minna Theresa Schwerd Langenheim. The Library is an integral part of the educational experience at Thiel College. The Library is open 80 hours per week; seating capacity for 375 students is available. Livingston Memorial Hall was opened in 1945 as a residence hall for women. Funds for its con struction were provided by the Samuel C. Living ston estate, the church constituency, Greenville citizens, alumni and friends. The hall provides housing for student organizations and support staff. The Howard Miller Student Center is a twostory addition that surrounds Livingston Hall. The student center is the focal point of campus life. The College dining area, a recreation/game room, art gallery, commuter lounge and individual meeting rooms are located in the center, along with the offices of student life, the College book store, campus post office, campus nurse, campus pastor and public safety. Renovation and expansion began in 1996 and was completed in 2000. For the 20132014 year, the HMSC will temporarily house the admission office.
William A. Passavant Memorial Center, named in memory of one of the founders of Thiel, is a 2,000 -seat auditorium dedicated in Septem ber 1972. Initiated by the Western Pennsylvania-West
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