Gilbert Hall

Donald W. Gilbert

The sixth dormitory for men opened on River Campus in September 1959.  The building was originally called 'Dorm F' until the following year when it was named for Donald W. Gilbert.  He was a 1921 graduate and also a long-time professor and chairman of of economics and business administration.  He was appointed the University's first provost in 1948.  

Two wings were completed on the north side of the building in 1960. 

Gilbert Hall underwent an extensive renovation in 1996-1997.

References
1957 "Donald W. Gilbert, 1900-1957," Rochester Review 19(1):3-4 (September 1957)

1959 "New Dormitory Ready at UR," Democrat and Chronicle, September 6, 1959, Page 3B.
Opens September 21.  Only the main part is completed, two additional wings scheduled for completion in the fall of 1960.

1959 "Dorm F Seen as 'Frosh Palace'; New Name to Honor UR Figure," Campus Times, September 29, 1959, Page 2.

1960 "UR Gets $621,000 Loan for Dormitory," Democrat and Chronicle, February 1, 1960, Page 15.

1960 "Outstanding Former Student is New Dorm's Namesake," Campus Times, September 27, 1960, Page 4.

1962 "Greater University Program Gains $16.4 Million in Funds," Campus Times, February 6, 1962, Page 2.
A 150-student wing at Gilbert Hall.

1977 History of the University of Rochester, 1850-1962, by Arthur J. May.  Expanded edition with notes
Chapter 37, In Pursuit of Excellence
A second and similar residential hall north of Hoeing, housing 174, was dedicated in June of 1960 in memory of Donald W. Gilbert, 1921, long-time professor of economics and University executive," Gilbert Hall, like Tiernan, was reserved for greenlings. Post-baccalaureate and selected undergraduates lived in the residence halls as advisers and counselors; commuting students affiliated with a residence hall--where they might stay overnight for a nominal fee--and participated in the social affairs of the unit.

1997 "Gilbert renovation nears completion," Campus Times, April 24, 1997, Page 5.

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