Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John A. Perkins Student Center
This building was named for John A. Perkins (1914-82), who served as President of the University of Delaware from 1950-67. His tenure marked one of the greatest periods of growth in the history of the University, with the undergraduate enrollment tripling to 6,000 students, the graduate student body nearly doubling to 1,800 and new courses, departments and colleges added. He established graduate programs with ties to nearby cultural institutions and oversaw the construction of major new facilities, including the Delaware Field House, Morris Library and this student center.
Dedicated in 1958, the Perkins Student Center contains student organization offices, meeting rooms, lounges, The Scrounge, The Hen Zone, the Bacchus theatre and the University Bookstore. It also is the home of The Review, the student newspaper, and WVUD-FM, the campus radio station. Perkins Student Center had major renovations in 1997, and a wing to house the University Bookstore was added in 1984.
Erected by University of Delaware.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the University of Delaware series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
Location. 39°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Annie Jump Cannon (1863-1941) (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Castle Hall (about 600 feet away); Kent Hall (about 600 feet away); Rev. Dr. Francis Alison (1705-1779) (about 700 feet away); Sussex Hall (about 700 feet away); The Magnolia Circle (about 700 feet away); The Roselle Grove (about 700 feet away); University of Delaware (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 15, 2019
3. Plaque on the building
Student Center
Erected 1958
Rededicated 1985
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on June 28, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
