Campus Buildings Directory

Memorial Drive

On May 25, 1986, dedication ceremonies were held for the Vietnam War Memorial, the first on-campus commemoration in the nation. It honors 57 students and alumni who died or were declared missing. The 65-foot, L-shaped wall of native Kansas limestone, at the west end of Memorial Drive, was created by Doran Abel, an architecture major; Stephan Grabow, professor of architecture and urban design; and Greg Wade, the university’s landscape architect. Student Senate appropriations and donations from students, alumni and veterans paid for the memorial.

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See also: Memorial Drive

1502 Iowa St. 66045-7576

In 1998 the cafeteria/dining hall of Templin Residence Hall was renovated and expanded for use as the Visitor Center and the Office of Admissions and Scholarships. The center provides brochures, maps, exhibits, tours and other introductory information about KU. The office provides information about application standards and processes, financial aid, credits, etc.

In 2002, the Malott Gateway west of the center was dedicated. Comprising a stone and wrought-iron wall, brick paths and landscaped terrace, it is named for former Chancellor Deane W. Malott and his wife, Eleanor, who were active in beautifying the campus during their tenure (1939-51). It was built from a $1 million gift from their son, Robert, a 1948 chemistry graduate and retired chair of FMC Corp., and his wife, Elizabeth.

See also: Templin Residence Hall; Ekdahl Dining Commons