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The William A. McClain Center is located off Alumni Way, across from New Residence Hall.

Honors Program members frequently gather at the Matthies House, the campus home of the University Honors Program named after Dr. Roland C. Matthies, Vice President and Treasurer Emeritus of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø University. He and Mrs. Maxine M. Matthies lived in the house for many years.

Located on Woodlawn Avenue, right next to Tower Hall, Chakeres Memorial Theatre contains a dance studio and a flexible black box theatre that seats up to 150 people, in addition to classrooms and offices for faculty members.

Located next to Firestine Hall and Chakeres Theatre, is the tallest building campus and provides quick access to the Health, Wellness & Athletics Complex and many of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's academic and community buildings.

, Polis House is a gender-inclusive residence hall. Polis House is home to our Tiger Pride Themed Living Community.

Opened in 2006, New Hall is centrally located, in close proximity to Thomas Library, in addition to the student center. New Hall is co-ed and houses a Ubuntu Themed Living Community. Students enjoy the flexibility of various meeting spaces and room sizes, the connectedness of the community, and convenience in an air-conditioned space.

Located on North Fountain Avenue, next to the Benham-Pence Student Center and the Joseph C. Shouvlin Center for Lifelong Learning, The Hagen Center was established in 2008 and endowed by Susan Hirt Hagen in 2011.

Built in 1977, the building was named after Joseph C. Shouvlin, who was a former president of the Baur Brothers Company (a manufacturing company) in Springfield. He worked with President Stoughton to create a center not only for student's academic success, but also for adult success in the workplace.

The Benham-Pence Student Center is located along Alumni Way, next to New Residence Hall, at the corner of Ward Street and Fountain Avenue. The student center is attached to the Joseph P. Shouvlin Center for Lifelong Learning, and both are served by a large parking lot with convenient access on to Ward Street.

Dedicated during Homecoming 2004, the brick plaza includes engraved bricks bearing the names of alumni, faculty and friends of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø selected each year for this honor. A platform stage and dining area offer students a venue for concerts and gatherings.