2025 Campus Building Descriptions by Tiffin University

CAMPUS BUILDING DESCRIPTIONS

GILLMOR STUDENT CENTER

Built in 1988 and expanded in 2001, the Gillmor Student Center, dedicated to longtime supporters Paul and Lucy (Fry ‘39) Gillmor, has tripled in size since its rst opening and underwent further modernization in 2023. It houses o ces for Athletics, Campus Safety and Security, Student A airs and Student Engagement. is building also features the Cole Dining Hall, Osceola eater, Dragon’s Lair Game Room, Dragon Armoire, Dragon Pantry and the gymnasium, including the Old Fort Bank Court, home to men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball.

FRIEDLEY HALL/FRIEDLEY RESIDENCE HALL

Built in 1984, Friedley Hall is the oldest residence hall on campus and accommodates up to 52 students. It is named in honor of Ti n University alum Dr. Ellsworth Friedley and his brother, Rolland Friedley, a former TU trustee. Single rooms measure 5’8” x 14’10”, while double rooms are 10’3” x 10’3”. e residence hall is not equipped with air conditioning. e building is also home to the Center for Compliance, Accessibility, Resources and Education (CARE), the Counseling and Wellness Center, Disability Services and Health Services.

FRANKS HALL

Built in 1994 and dedicated to Dr. Hazel D. (Craycraft) Franks ‘41, Franks Hall is home to the Center for Online Learning, classrooms, various faculty and sta o ces and the Dragon Brew, our on-campus Starbucks. It also features Chisholm Auditorium, a 140+ seat venue for lectures and events.

SEITZ HALL

Purchased by the University in 1965 and dedicated to alumni and benefactors Marian ‘28 and Paul ‘29 Seitz in 1987, Seitz Hall underwent a 3,000 square foot expansion in 1993. It currently houses the Business O ce, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Student Accounts, President’s O ce and the o ces of the Provost/Chief Operating O cer, Senior Vice President/Chief of Sta , Vice President for Human Resources and the Vice President for Strategic Financial Administration and Initiatives/CFO. e building is also home to the Center for InterculTUral Excellence.

27 S. SANDUSKY ST

27 S. Sandusky Street houses various faculty o ces.

BRIDGEWATER HOUSE

e Bridgewater House was named in memory of Dr. Friedley’s late friend, Maxwell Bridgewater III. It is home to the o ces of Alumni Relations, Institutional Advancement and Life@ TU, as well as the o ce of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Public A airs/Chief Advancement O cer.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES CENTER FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

e Criminal Justice and Social Sciences Center for Experiential Learning o ers students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. It features a model counseling room and a crime scene house, providing a controlled environment for hands-on experience in crime scene analysis, addictions counseling, criminal interviewing, evidence processing, report writing and more. In addition, the Violent Crimes Fellowship operates out of this facility.

CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND LEARNING

Opening in fall 2025, the Center for Innovation and Learning is a cutting-edge academic facility that will shape the future of education on campus. e 30,000 square-foot building will feature 14 state-of-the-art classrooms and a new boardroom. It will also house the Gary and Laura Robinette Center for Entrepreneurship, a lobby area and MarketC.

PFEIFFER LIBRARY/

MURPHY

ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER

Opened in 1968 and dedicated to TU’s second president, Richard C. Pfei er, this building houses the o ces of Career Services and Student Success, as well as Tutoring Services and study tables. e Library itself o ers access to a wide range of print and digital resources, along with checkout options for equipment. It also provides quiet study rooms, computers, free printing and laptops for in-library use.

e Murphy Academic Support Center was dedicated in 2014 as an addition to the Pfei er Library. Named in honor of Emeritus Trustee Dr. Frank Murphy, who made the philanthropic gift to create the facility, it houses o ces for tutors, a conference room and a classroom.

MAIN CLASSROOM BUILDING

Built in 1884 and purchased by the University in 1956, the Main Classroom building was the rst property acquired in establishing a permanent campus for Ti n University. It houses several classrooms, faculty and dean o ces and has undergone multiple renovations over the years, including a recent update to the exterior windows in 2024.

MAGNUS TERRA COMMONS

e area in front of Zahn and Kirk Residence Halls has been named the Magnus Terra Commons and features patio furniture, TU cornhole boards and updated landscaping. It was dedicated in 2018 in honor of Magnus Terra Company, a small real estate investment group, for their philanthropic e orts.

ITALIAN AMERICAN GAZEBO

e Italian American Memorial Gazebo was dedicated in 2014 to the families that once lived there and where the University now stands. e streets surrounding campus including Miami, Clay, Adams, Sandusky, Jackson, Wall, Grace and Hudson once were known as Ti n’s “Little Italy.”

HAYES CENTER FOR THE ARTS

e 10,000 square-foot Hayes Center for the Arts, dedicated in 2004, was endowed by longtime TU supporters and arts patrons David and Patty Hayes. It features the 1,200 square-foot Diane Kidd Gallery, named for Dr. Diane Kidd, TU’s rst lady from 1981 to 2002, who introduced visual arts to the University. e George Kidd, Jr. Chapel honors the former TU President. e Center also includes classrooms, faculty o ces and two art studios named for William and Corrine Reineke. William Reineke, Sr. served as a TU Trustee from 1986 to 2016 before becoming Trustee Emeritus.

HERTZER TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Dedicated in Honor of William Hertzer ‘60 and Jean Hertzer ‘65 and in memory of their son, William F. Hertzer Jr. in 2004. e 15,466 square-foot, two-story building features multiple classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology, faculty o ces and the Information and Technology Services Department. It houses a cybersecurity laboratory as well as a computer science and nance laboratory. Carillon bells inside the Center’s clock tower were added in 2014 through a donation from Bill Hertzer in memory of his late wife, Jean.

CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

e 18,100 square-foot Center for Science and Technology, nicknamed the STEAM building, opened in 2022. is building was designed to connect the pre-existing Hertzer Technology Center and TU’s laboratory classrooms. e rst oor sports the Jeanne and Larry Adelsperger Exercise Science Lab, along with two multi-purpose classrooms, the Meshech Frost Charitable Foundation outdoor patio area, as well as the Mercy Health-Ti n Hospital Atrium. e second oor features three chemistry labs and fourteen faculty o ces. Students enrolled in STEAM programs have access to several pieces of cutting-edge technology in the building, such as the gas chromatography–mass spectrometry machine, a DNA sequential analyzer, a bod pod and an anatomage table, also known as a virtual autopsy machine.

PERFORMING ARTS LABORATORY

e 14,000 square-foot Performing Arts Laboratory (PAL) opened in 2017 and features large rehearsal spaces for TU bands, choirs, dance teams, commercial music and/or vocal ensembles. It also houses the Institute of Creative and Media Arts, a keyboard and production lab, professional multi-track digital recording studio, practice rooms, teaching studios, faculty o ces and an outdoor stage. ree hip-hop-centered beat-making workstations were added in 2018.

WELCOME CENTER

e Welcome Center is a center point on campus allowing visitors to inquire about undergraduate college admissions, explore our beautiful campus with a guided tour, speak with current students about life at Ti n University and discover all that Ti n and its community has to o er to its current students. It is home to the O ces of Undergraduate Admissions, College Credit Plus, International A airs, Marketing and Communications.

MARION CENTER

e Marion Center is a multipurpose facility named in honor of Dr. Paul and Susan Marion, former TU President and First Lady who served from 2002 to 2015. Adjacent to e Wall Street Pub & Grille, this space o ers banquet seating for up to 240 guests and theater seating for up to 450 guests.

THE EXCHANGE:

1888 APPAREL AND POST AND MAIL CENTER

e Exchange is Ti n University’s on-campus store. It o ers a variety of TU branded apparel, gifts, o ce supplies, postal services and more.

HANSON FITNESS CENTER

e Hanson Fitness Center houses athletic training o ces, a batting practice facility, strength and conditioning coaches, tennis o ces as well as a weight room, cardio room and tness equipment. e facility is a continually developing complex, with an update to the cardio room completed in 2024, including the replacement and upgrade of several pieces of equipment to stateof-the-art versions.

HEMINGER CENTER

e Heminger Center, opened in 2012 and named for Gary ‘77 and Jane Heminger, is a 3.5-acre indoor practice and recreation facility. It is the largest building on campus and includes an 85,000 square-foot track and eld area with an indoor track, four courts (basketball, volleyball or tennis) and a 50,000 squarefoot, 50 yard arti cial turf area. e building also houses several athletic coaches’ o ces, an athletic training room, locker rooms and two classrooms.

P.M. GILLMOR TENNIS COURTS

Built in 1993 and named in honor of Paul M. Gillmor, a longtime supporter of the University, the P.M. Gillmor Tennis Courts serve as the home for Ti n University’s men’s and women’s tennis teams. In 2024, the courts were expanded with the addition of a sixth tennis court, which is also lined for two pickleball courts.

ESPORTS ARENA

Constructed in 2018, the 4,000 square-foot TU Esports Arena was the largest collegiate esports arena in the nation at the time of its opening. e facility features a state-of-the-art training room, coaches’ o ces and a gaming lounge where students can practice and compete. It is equipped with high-performance PC gaming rigs, full online connectivity and projection screens for spectators to view matches.

FACILITIES DEPARTMENT

e Facilities Department building is home to our maintenance, equipment and event services o ces.

GOLF CLUB HOUSE

e Golf Club House o ers a space for the men’s and women’s golf teams during the colder months. It houses coaches’ o ces, indoor putting greens for practice, an indoor simulator and lounge areas for the student-athletes.

ADELSPERGER WRESTLING COMPLEX

In 2018, the Adelsperger Wrestling Complex was dedicated to Jeanne and TU Trustee Emeritus, Larry Adelsperger. It was recently renovated and expanded with 2,400 additional squarefeet for wrestling space. It now includes three new o ces, a women’s wrestling locker room, a 1,200 square-foot weight room and a training room. Other features include a men’s locker room, a laundry room, a strength/conditioning room and study areas for students.

PARADISO ATHLETIC COMPLEX

In 1995, TU acquired 78 acres of farmland 1.5 miles from campus for the future site of the Paradiso Athletic Complex. e athletic complex opened in the fall of 1997. Today, there is a baseball, softball, soccer and a full-size turf eld that serves as our lacrosse eld and football practice eld. In addition, there is a eldhouse, coaches and locker rooms on the property. Recent upgrades include new lights and a press box for the turf eld in 2024.

TU NATURE PRESERVE

e Ti n University Nature Preserve is located next to the Paradiso Athletic Complex. In 2007, riparian restorations were made possible through a partnership between the University, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Seneca County Park District and the State of Ohio. e Nature Preserve features a 1.23-mile hiking trail focusing on a two-acre restored wetland and vernal pool complex that has enhanced biological diversity in Seneca County. e streamside forested walkway is highlighted by three bridges, picnic areas and a gazebo. ere is also a Ti n University outdoor track and eld complex.

CRAYCRAFT RESIDENCE HALL

Craycraft is a traditional long-hallway residence hall built in 1990. e facility was dedicated in 1991 in memory of Charles H. Craycraft, Rose Parsons Craycraft and their son, Eugene, family members of Mrs. Hazel (Craycraft) Franks, supporter of the University. It houses up to 75 rst-year students. It has recently been renovated and is now equipped with air conditioning. Single rooms measure 8’ x 9’7”, while double rooms are 17’6” x 10’10”.

KIRK RESIDENCE HALL

Kirk Residence Hall, dedicated in 2001 to Emeritus Trustee Diana Kirk and her husband, Joseph Kirk, can house up to 85 rst-year students. Kirk Residence Hall features lobbies that overlook the cul-de-sac and Magnus Terra Commons courtyard behind the Main Classroom Building, providing excellent programming space for its residents. It has newly been newly renovated to be equipped with air conditioning. Single rooms measure 8’10” x 9’10”, double rooms measure 9’8” x 16’4” and quad rooms measure 18’ x 16’5”.

ZAHN RESIDENCE HALL

Zahn Residence Hall was the second residence hall built on TU’s campus in the 1980s. Named in honor of Wayne and Ginny (Kurtz ‘47) Zahn, two committed supporters of TU, it houses 52 students. e hall is recognized for its unique residential architecture and proximity to the Magnus Terra Commons. It has recently been renovated and is now equipped with air conditioning. Single rooms measure 7’10” x 9’8”, while double rooms measure 9’8” x 15’10”.

HUGGINS RESIDENCE HALL

Huggins Residence Hall, named in 1995 to honor the late Margaret Patterson Huggins ‘32, TU alum and benefactor, is located behind the Main Classroom Building and noted for its unique shape of a horseshoe. e hall is divided into four di erent quadrants that can house up to 73 rst-year students. Single rooms measure 9’11” x 9’7”, while double rooms measure 9’10” x 18’. e residence hall is not equipped with air conditioning.

MILLER RESIDENCE HALL

Miller Residence Hall is a three-story brick residence hall located on Perry Street and can house up to 36 students. It is designated for our second-year students and is equipped with air conditioning. Single rooms measure 8’8′ x 13’6″, while double rooms measure 13’4″ x 13″.

CLAY STREET RESIDENCE HALL

Clay Street Residence Hall is a three-story residence hall that houses up to 102 rst-year students. It features a spacious open lobby on each oor and single-stall restrooms for maximum privacy. As the newest of Ti n University’s residence halls, it is equipped with air conditioning. Single rooms measure 13’ x 9’, double rooms measure 13’ x 15’ and triple rooms measure 13’ x 18’.

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY/VETERAN AND MILITARY SERVICES

e Living Learning Community, also known as Miami Street Apartments, consists of four apartment buildings, with two opening in 2008 and the remaining two in 2010. ey o er our upperclassmen students the option for a much more independent living experience. ese buildings o er a veroom, suite style living option and each suite is furnished with a full kitchen, living room space, air conditioning, two private bathrooms and ve single rooms. Each building houses up to 56 students. Two sand volleyball courts behind the buildings were added for student recreation. Also located in the Living Learning Community is the Veteran and Military Services Resource Center.

JOHN AND DIANE HOFFMAN OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER

e Outdoor Learning Center is a space where students from all disciplines can not only gather to study in a serene atmosphere, but where classes can take advantage of the setting for academic purposes.

NUTTER APARTMENTS

Eight Housing units rented exclusively to Ti n University employees.

SCHREINER HOUSE (PRESIDENT’S HOME)

Located just north of Ti n, the Schreiner House serves as the o cial residence of Ti n University’s president. Formerly the private home of the Schreiner family, the property was acquired by the University in 2001.

ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES:

Ti n University’s residential houses provide a smaller, homey atmosphere for residents. All TU houses include air conditioning as well as furnished living rooms. Our sophomore, junior, senior and graduate students have the option to live in the houses and they are a great alternative for those who like to live in a more initimate housing environment.