Historic Shawnee Hall, the first permanent building on campus, opened its doors to students in 1915. It has served every student who has graduated from OBU during these past ten decades. It's beloved hallways and classrooms hold a rich history for countless students. Lives are changed, minds expanded, careers developed and students enlightened from the biblically-based curriculum and liberal arts education offered in Shawnee Hall.
However, when an EF-2 tornado struck campus on April 19, 2023, Shawnee Hall suffered significant damage and destruction. Still in awe of God's timing, the university's leadership was already in the midst of making plans and drawings for much-needed renovations and upgrades to Shawnee Hall before the tornado struck.
Due to the extensive damange incurred from this massive storm, a new opportunity has been created to strip away years of partial renovations leaving nothing but beams and unfinished floors and walls. On the horizon is a modern and beautifully-designed Shawnee Hall which will advance OBU into a fresh, forward-focused future for the next decades of students.
Shawnee Hall will be a main hub for many aspects of students and faculty. It will offer academic learning through the Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education and the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Our Marriage and Family Therpy program will be housed in this space too. Creative learning spaces, suites, classroom, lounges and lecture halls will be showcased.Your participation, generosity and gift can help us advance into the future as we revitalize and redesign this historic building.
OBU admissions team will have a strong presence inside Shawnee Hall to welcome guests and families to Bison Hill. You can help make this exciting new era a reality, by participating in our campaign. Below is details information on our spaces and opportunities for you to give.
Naming Opportunities for Shawnee Hall
First Floor
| Naming Opportunity | Room Number | Gift |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral and Social Sciences Offices | 101–114 | $10,000 |
| Behavioral and Social Sciences Reception | 115 | $50,000 |
| Conference Room | 116 | $35,000 |
| Observation Room | 117 | $10,000 |
| Counseling Lab | 118 | $75,000 |
| Classrooms | 119–121 | $100,000 |
| Classroom | 122 | $125,000 |
| McCabe School of Education Offices | 123–129 | $10,000 |
| McCabe School of Education Office | 130 | $15,000 |
| McCabe School of Education Reception | 131 | $50,000 |
Second Floor
| Naming Opportunity | Room Number | Gift |
|---|---|---|
| Atrium | 201 | $125,000 |
| Student Lounge | 202 | $75,000 |
| Multipurpose Room | 203 | $500,000 |
| Classroom | 204 | $125,000 |
| Study Lounge | 205 | $50,000 |
| Admissions Suite | 206 | $200,000 |
Third Floor
| Naming Opportunity | Room Number | Gift |
|---|---|---|
| Classrooms | 301–305 | $125,000 |
| Large Classroom | 306 | $200,000 |
| Lecture Hall | 307–308 | $250,000 |