The Buildings of Sam Houston State University

University offers to purchase Baptist Student Ministry

2012-01-24T16:12:00.000-06:00

The Houstonian reports of the university’s interest in owning the land where the Baptist Student Ministry is located: A press release sent by the BSM in early January stated that Vice President of...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Austin Hall Undergoes Restoration

2012-01-21T16:31:00.000-06:00

Today@Sam reports that SHSU’s oldest academic building is being restored – brick by brick: Austin Hall, the oldest building on the campus of Sam Houston State University, is in the middle of...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Kolkhorst Atrium Named in Honor of Representative

2012-01-19T16:23:00.000-06:00

Today@Sam reports that the atrium in the Sam Houston State University—The Woodlands Center building was named in honor of State Rep. Lois W. Kolkhorst. The announcement came during a luncheon...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Building a Mystery: Home Management Home

2012-01-15T01:00:00.000-06:00

One thing about going further back in time through the yearbooks is that the locations of certain buildings are somewhat ambiguous. Take for example the Home Management House, as shown in the 1941...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Alumnus Commits $25 Million For Engineering Technology Program

2011-12-23T20:47:00.000-06:00

Today@Sam reports that the university has received a $25 million pledge from the founder of Pennsylvania-based Therm-Omega-Tech, Inc. – alumnus Frederick Pirkle (’70 BS, ’74 MA) – to support the...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Writing on the Wall #10

2011-10-01T12:00:00.001-05:00

It’s time for another look-see around campus in our ever-on-going scavenger hunt. Can you identify the building or location where we took the below photo? Here's your haiklu: gone not...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Fire Reported at Business Building

2011-09-30T11:17:00.000-05:00

Reports from the Item on the fire at the Smith-Hutson Business Administration Building: Fire alarms and smoke rising from a small construction accident caused the evacuation of a Sam Houston State...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Sam Houston Village only half occupied due to repairs

2011-08-27T19:52:00.002-05:00

The Huntsville Item reports that Sam Houston Village is undergoing renovations during the Fall 2011 semester: Only half the residents who usually occupy Sam Houston Village were able to move in...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

August 2011 Regents Report

2011-08-20T20:11:00.003-05:00

Today@Sam has a run-down of the capital improvement projects discussed by the Texas State University System Board of Regents, the governing body of SHSU; these include: Approvals: Design...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

In Memoriam: Ronald Mafrige

2011-08-15T22:03:00.000-05:00

Alumnus and campus promoter Ronald Mafrige died Sunday, August 14 in Houston. He was 73. A 1960 graduate of SHSTC, Mafrige served in the U.S. Army, remaining in the Army Reserves for 14 years and...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Time Capsule: August 12, 1861

2011-08-12T01:00:00.019-05:00

On this date 150 years ago, Harry Fishburne Estill was born in Lexington, Virginia. The son of Charles Patrick Estill and Katherine (Fishburne), Harry was born in Rockbridge County and within seven...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Old Main Market Preview Video

2011-08-07T16:18:00.001-05:00

Step inside the Old Main Market dining hall as Raven Films takes us on tour of the “fresh foods concept.” The new eatery, located on the north side of campus at the intersection of Bearkat Boulevard...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

May 2011 Regents Report

2011-05-20T20:11:00.000-05:00

Today@Sam has a run-down of the capital improvement projects approved by the Texas State University System Board of Regents, the governing body of SHSU; these include: Construction: An athletic...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Payne Concert Hall Dedicated

2011-05-08T17:26:00.000-05:00

After 14 years of service to Sam Houston State University as its senior academic officer, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs David Payne will retire on July 31, 2011. During an...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Writing on the Wall #9

2011-04-02T02:02:00.005-06:00

Hey. Long time no write. It’s time for another letter in the big buildingshsu scavenger hunt. Can you identify the building or location where we took the below photo? Here’s this month's letter...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Historic Hall Reopens for Caffeine-Fueled Students

2011-04-01T04:01:00.009-06:00

Today@Sam reports the iconic Austin Hall, which in decades past served as a student social center, will soon be open to students with Austin Mugs Coffee Shoppe: Bearkats looking for a caffeine fix...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

SHSU To Showcase New Campus With Open House

2011-03-31T19:28:00.000-06:00

Sam Houston State University is providing Houston residents with a closer alternative for continuing their education with the opening of its new Northwest Houston Campus, according to...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Honeycutt Classroom Dedicated

2011-02-22T19:47:00.001-06:00

Thomas Joseph "T. J." Honeycutt (1917-2008), Class of '48 and '49 and a former SHSU professor, was honored with a room dedication ceremony at the university on Friday, February 18. The T.J. Honeycutt...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Plaque at coliseum honors Ron Mafrige

2011-02-20T19:52:00.000-06:00

From GoBearkats.com: A new plaque honoring Sam Houston State University benefactor Ronald Mafrige and the 112 donors who have contributed to the Mafrige Basketball Challenge is now on display on the...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Bear Bend Cabin Dedication

2011-02-13T11:21:00.001-06:00

As part of the dual celebrations for Sam Houston's Birthday and 175th Anniversary of Texas Independence in Huntsville, the Sam Houston Memorial Museum will dedicate Bear Bend Cabin on Wednesday,...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

1948-49 SHSC Student Directory

2011-01-17T20:29:00.000-06:00

Here’s something that the modern student would consider a relic from some bygone generation – a novelty that, if copies were distributed for this semester, probably wouldn’t be worth the paper they...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Construction & Demolition

2011-01-01T18:39:00.001-06:00

To begin the New Year, some news about a number of construction and demolition projects scheduled in the upcoming months and years. First, a recent Request for Proposal (RFP) noted the university’s...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Around Huntsville

2010-12-29T05:14:00.000-06:00

The Huntsville Item notes the growth around the SHSU as #6 in the top 10 Stories of 2010: Among the milestones the university celebrated this year: a new president, Dana Gibson, who has said she...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Northside Hall Named “Lone Star”

2010-12-04T05:43:00.002-06:00

The December 2 edition of the Houstonian announces that the new north-side residence hall scheduled to open for the Fall 2011 semester will be known henceforth as Lone Star Hall: The name of the new...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.

Donation to library to honor Virginia Gibbs Smyth

2010-11-21T10:23:00.000-06:00

The Huntsville Item reports the funding of "The Gathering Place" at the renovated and expanded Huntsville public library in memory of Virginia Gibbs Smyth: The donation was by Mrs. Smyth’s children,...

The Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present.