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Women’s History Month

Colson Hall

Named for Kate D. Colson, who served as an instructor, dean of women and dormitory director. Colson Hall was located next to the new Atkins Hall. The building was constructed in 1921 and demolished in 2002.

Elva J. Jones Computer Science Facility

Named for Elva J. Jones, who serves as a professor and chair of the computer science department. The $12.3 million building was constructed in 2004.

Kennedy Dining Hall

Named for Mayme E. Kennedy, wife of former WSSU President Francis M. Kennedy who served as supervisor of the dining hall and laundry and matron of the men’s dormitory. The hall was constructed in 1938 but was demolished in 1995 to make way for the Thompson Center.

Moore Hall

Named for C. Beatrice Moore, who served as WSSU college dietician, head matron, director of women’s activities and she was appointed acting dean of women. The building was constructed in 1962.

Old Arches

Named for WSSU founder Simon Green Atkins and his wife Oleona Pegram Atkins. The Winston-Salem Teachers College class of 1936 added plaques to each arch in honor of the founders. The arches were constructed before 1936.

Pegram Hall

Named for Oleona Pegram Atkins, wife of Simon Green Atkins, who served as an English teacher and assistant principal at Slater Industrial Academy and Normal School. The building was constructed in 1937.

Wilveria Bass Atkinson Science Building

Named for Wilveria Bass Atkinson, who was an internationally renowned science scholar and WSSU biology instructor for more than three decades. This building replaced outdated facilities in Hill Hall. the building was constructed in 2005.

Woody Training Home

Named for John W. and Mary C. Woody. The Woodys were responsible for bringing one of the first international students to Slater Industrial Academy. The building was constructed in the early 1900s, the demolition date was not determined.