Tunnels, Pools, and Ghosts: Exploring Space at St. Catherine UniversityMain MenuIntroductionBrief History of St. Kate'sDerham Hall Building Overviewfrom the only building to a base for the UniversityWhitby Hall: Building Overviewit only took 98 years for students to move outChapelplace of prayer and celebrationMendel HallBasements and the Cold WarCoeur de Catherine, St. Joseph's Hall and the Libraryhow two spaces became oneThe FutureLegend or History?unpacking the truth behind the storiesCommunity ContributionThank YouSources and Further ResearchVeronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdVeronika Paprocka
Timeline of Buildings and Presidents
1media/Joy_Oil_gas_station_blueprints.jpeg2017-10-18T08:20:03-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd124605Explore buildings on campus in the order they were builttimeline2017-11-15T08:16:29-08:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
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12017-10-24T08:18:24-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdWhitby Hall10Built in 1914 as a residence hall "College Hall" would house students until 2012.media/College_Hall_19181920.jpgplain2017-10-24T08:25:43-07:001914Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-17T14:07:53-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdDerham Hall9Built in 1903 Derham served as the first building on campus.media/derham front doors.jpgplain2017-10-25T13:08:13-07:001903 - 1904Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T08:54:59-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdSt. Joseph's Hall3St. Joseph's Hall opened in 1954 and served as a student center, it would later be remodeled to serve the University's needs better.media/st joseph's hall (1).jpgplain2017-10-24T08:55:34-07:001954Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-11-07T14:54:19-08:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdMary Edward Healy3During her presidency Derham Hall High School moved to a different facility allowing for more space for the college. She also raised large funds for the college especially with corporate partners.plain2017-11-07T14:55:13-08:001961 - 1964Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T14:11:30-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdSister Antonia McHugh3Serving as the first college president from 1929-1937, Sister Antonia would build the foundation for the college. She initially served as dean from 1914 to 1929.media/SisterAntoniaMcHugh.4b737117.jpgplain2017-10-24T14:12:56-07:001914 - 1937Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T13:54:17-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdVisual Arts Building2This building was constructed in 1970 and would serve as a place dedicated for the arts, featuring classrooms and gallery space.media/alberta067.jpgplain2017-10-24T13:54:44-07:001970Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T08:43:18-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdMendel Hall2Built in 1928 Mendel Hall would serve as a building dedicated to women in math and science and working to achieve the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph .media/Mendel_Hall__College_of_St_Catherine.jpgplain2017-10-24T08:43:44-07:001928Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T13:55:57-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdO'Shaughnessy Auditorium2Built in 1970 as part of the Mother Antonia McHugh Complex the auditorium provided a large space for speakers and campus gatherings.media/alberta068.jpgplain2017-10-24T13:56:23-07:001970Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T08:45:19-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdFontbonne Hall2Built in 1931 Fontbonne worked to provide women with an access to physical education, a remarkable dedication.media/Fontbonne_Hall_northwest_view.jpgplain2017-10-24T08:45:47-07:001931Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T13:57:44-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdAlberta Apartments2Built in 1975 alongside the Georgia Apartments this space provided more housing for students on campus while offering apartment style housing.media/alberta065.jpgplain2017-10-24T13:58:09-07:001975 - 1976Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T13:59:10-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdGeorgia Apartments2Built in 1975 alongside the Alberta Apartments this space provided more housing for students on campus while offering apartment style housing.media/georgia069.jpgplain2017-10-24T13:59:41-07:001975 - 1976Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T08:58:23-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdPower House2Built in 1931 to replace the Derham Annex, this building still serves as the power house fueling the university.media/power house 95.jpgplain2017-10-24T08:59:03-07:001931Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T14:02:10-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdButler Center2Built in 1994 as a new and updated center for women in athletics this building was heavily backed by alumnae and sponsored by them.media/St-Kates-Butler-Center-Expansion_2976_1000x667.jpgplain2017-10-24T14:02:31-07:001994Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-11-07T14:50:54-08:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdSister Mary William Brady2During her presidency enrollment greatly increased and a major renovation project of the Chapel was undertaken. Under her direction the Antonian Honors Program was created and there was greater cooperation with St. Thomas.plain2017-11-07T14:52:01-08:001955 - 1961Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T08:10:44-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdDerham Annex2Built alongside Derham in 1903 to power Derham Hall and then later serving the university through a variety of settings.media/Old_power_house.jpgplain2017-10-24T08:11:19-07:001903 - 1904Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T13:49:10-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdLibrary2Construction began in 1960 and the building would later be combined with St. Joseph's Hall to create the Coeur de Catherine.media/library070.jpgplain2017-10-24T13:49:38-07:001960Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T14:05:25-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdCoeur de Catherine2Built in 2004 this building worked to combine and connect the existing St. Joseph's Hall and Library into a space that could better serve the needs to the university.media/1e78fef29d665cdb0256f1a748349d9d--orientation-places-to-eat.jpgplain2017-10-24T14:05:51-07:002004Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T13:51:23-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdSt. Mary's Hall2Built in 1961 to serve as the first Residence Hall, this project was a new breakthrough for the University.media/smh064.jpgplain2017-10-24T13:51:51-07:001961Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T14:09:15-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdRauenhorst & Morrison Halls2Built in 2006 this residence hall made it possible to slowly transition students out of academic buildings to that today they all may live in a designated residence space.media/img_studentlife_inpage_residencehalls_rauenhorst_1.03cc3546.jpgplain2017-10-24T14:09:36-07:002006Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T08:34:14-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdCaecilian Hall2Built in 1921 as a music building and later serving as a residence hall, Caecilian would be connected to Mendel Hall through a cloister for a period of time.media/caecillian with cloister.jpgplain2017-10-24T08:36:11-07:001921Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T13:52:56-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdStanton and Crandall Halls2These buildings were constructed in 1969 and would continue to house students on campus in a designated space.media/alberta066.jpgplain2017-10-24T13:53:25-07:001969Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T14:14:56-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdSister Eucharista Galvin1Serving as the second president of the college Sister Eucharista helped to guide the college through World Wars.plain2017-10-24T14:14:57-07:001937 - 1943Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T14:16:47-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdSister Antonius Kennelly1Originally serving the college as a distinguished chemistry professor Sister Antonius would become its third president.plain2017-10-24T14:16:47-07:001943 - 1949Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-10-24T14:18:49-07:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdSister Antonine O'Brien1Sister Antonine served the college during a debate over the liberal arts and professional fields and helped the university grow through inter-college cooperations.plain2017-10-24T14:18:50-07:001949 - 1955Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd
12017-11-07T14:58:19-08:00Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bdSister Alberta (Fides) Huber1Sister Alberta continued the fundraising efforts started by her predecessor; these funds were used to build the fine arts complex. During her time four new residence halls were constructed and the college became the second largest women's college in the country.plain2017-11-07T14:58:19-08:001964 - 1979Veronika Paprockacb4a0de9a6d07f54b0abc8050984ad45ad67a2bd