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The campus buildings below have been named for
prominent WSSU women.
Colson Hall ' ,, '
Named for Kate D. Colson, who
served as an instructor, dean of V,* '
women and dormitory director. Col
son Hall was located next to the new
Atkins Hall. The building was con
structed 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 com
puter 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 supervi
sor 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.
Old Arches
Named for WSSU founder Simon
Green Atkins and his wife Oleona Pe-
gram Atkins. The Winston-Salem
Teachers College class of 1936 added
plaques to each arch in honor of the
founders. The arches were con
structed before 1936.
Wilveria Bass Atkinson
Science Building
Named for Wilveria Bass Atkinson,
who was an internationally renowned
science scholar and WSSU biology in
structor for more than three decades.
This building replaced outdated facili
ties in Hill Hall. The building was con
structed in 2005.
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Moore Hall
Named for C. Beatrice Moore, who
served as WSSU college dietician,
head matron, director of women’s ac
tivities and she was appointed acting
dean of women. The building was
constructed in 1962.
Pegram Hall
Named for Oleona Pegram Atkins,
wife of Simon Green Atkins, who
served as an English teacher and as
sistant principal at Slater Industrial
Academy and Normal School. The
building was constructed in 1937.
Woody Training Home
Named for John W. and Mary C. Woody
The Woodys were responsible for bring
ing one of the first international students
to Slater Industrial Academy. The build
ing was constructed in the early 1900s
the demolition date was not determined.
Composed by Stephanie Douthit
Source: WSSU library archives