Medgar W. Evers Hall
Evers Hall houses approximately 245 coed freshmen students. Medgar W. Evers opened the first National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on January 23, 1955. His work encouraged and helped Negroes to vote. Unfortunately, he was assassinated in 1963. Evers Hall was erected in 1968, and has a kitchen, main lounge, laundry room, recreation area, barber shop, second and third floor study lounges and a vending area. Computer and television lines are available in each room.
Resident Hall Facts
Location | Main Campus |
Residents | Freshman |
Building Style | Traditional |
Residence Floors | 3 |
Building Capacity | 245 |
Approx # Sharing Bath | 27 |
Stay During Breaks | No |
Carpeted Rooms | No |
Laundry | Yes |
Study Lounge | Yes |
Air Conditioning | Yes |
Handicap Accessible | Yes |