Originally the site of Howard Hall from 1927-2017; gymnasium and recreation center. Howard Hall was demolished to make room for a much-needed academic facility.
Fun Facts
  • Howard Hall hosted Commencement ceremonies, theater and drama productions, talent shows, boxing wrestling, dances and fundraising dinners.
  • Howard Hall was the major venue for athletic competitions, basketball, volleyball, as well as intramural sports.
  • And for years, Howard Hall was the student center, with a commuter-student lunch cafeteria, the offices of student government, The Beacon, The Log, and KDUP.
  • The giant sequoia were placed along the west border of the site in 1967 

Howard Hall, 1927

 The newly constructed Howard Hall building.

Howard Hall, 1950

Howard Hall with ivy.

Howard Hall, 1983

Southeast exterior of Howard Hall.
Dundon-Berchtold Hall was built in 2019. It is named for Amy Dundon-Berchtold and Jim Berchtold '63, who made the lead gift for the building. This 65,616 square feet building houses classrooms, faculty offices, formal and informal study spaces, and the Brian J. Doyle Auditorium. Dundon-Berchtold is a multipurpose building in use 16 hours day.
 
Fun Facts
  • The exterior faces of Dundon-Berchtold are designed to continue and preserve the heritage elements of Howard Hall's architecture.
  • The brass joints of the water-spouts at the eaves repeat the Cross & Anchors symbol of the Congregation of Holy Cross.
Dundon-Berchtold Hall

Dundon-Berchtold, 2019

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Construction of Dundon-Berchtold