Emry Hall

June Emry Hall is a women’s dormitory located between Richardson Hall and Heston Hall and is within easy walking distance of the Trojan Center. The building was opened in the fall of 1968 at a construction cost of $508,205.61.²⁶ It became home to 168 female students living in double occupancy rooms. The structure uses the “center-core” design and features a central lounge on each floor along with kitchen facilities and a computer lab. A completely furnished, two-bedroom apartment is provided to the hall’s housemother (Residence Director).

The hall was dedicated Thursday, October 2, 1969 to Dr. June Emry,³³ a longtime educator serving as principal and superintendent of local schools and Supervisor of Higher Education, dean, and registrar at Eastern State Normal School.³⁴ The ceremony began with the unveiling of a portrait of Emry painted by Mrs. Jean Tommeraasen.³⁴

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Completed by Spring 2004 Class of English 401
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