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Hollins University - FacilitiesCollege Prowler4.24
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Quick StatsPopular Places to Chill
- Dorm Common Rooms
- Front Quad
- Moody Cafeteria
- The porches of East
- The porches of Main
- The Rat
Libraries
- Wyndham Robertson Library
College Prowler Take
The oldest buildings at Hollins are truly stunning. Students love living and learning in such a historic and beautiful setting. The facilities are well maintained. Everything stays clean and, with the occasional exception of the computers, in good working order. You’ll find the oldest building in the center of campus, known as the front quad. Among the more modern student favorites are the Wyndham Robertson Library and the Visual Arts Center. Both house state-of-the-art resources for researchers, artists, filmmakers, and photographers. Most recently, a former dorm underwent construction and was converted into Swannanoa English Building. It now houses one of Hollins’ largest and most popular departments. Bradley Building, the former home of the English Department, now serves as the official headquarters for The Batten Leadership Institute. Of course, there are some buildings that don’t live up to the standards of the others. The Dana Building for math, psychology, natural sciences, and computer science was once considered an architecturally impressive building. Now, students just think of it as strange with its 15-foot doors and grated glass walls. The Turner Building is another outcast. However, the departments within Turner seem to have a sentimental attachment to, as they refer to it, the ship. So, Dana remains at the bottom of the barrel. The bookstore does a good job of providing the basic essentials. Most students don’t utilize the student center, but they have co-opted the cafeteria to function as one. Front quad and the porches provide another popular hangout. Students Speak Out
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HolCB7 says: Hollins University 2010 History  |
The facilities at Hollins are...
The facilities at Hollins are decent. The gym could use improvement. This past year we saw some upgrades that were well-liked by the students, but it still could use more. The student center is nice, which is in the proximity of our bookstore, café, and coffeehouse. The café and coffeehouse could have better hours, especially on the weekends. Lastly, our library is awesome. It is a beautiful facility with great access. The staff is also friendly and always willing to help.
Facilities: March 07, 2009
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HolAF says: Hollins University 2013 English Language and Literature |
The library is very nice and has...
The library is very nice and has many excellent study areas. The librarians are very helpful, and the inter-library loan service is usually very quick. There are lots of good offerings for gym classes, as well as a weight room, climbing wall, and swimming pool. The locker room is quite nice and has a sauna. The student center has a nice bookstore and comfortable seating in the lower level around the coffee shop, but most students study in their academic department or the study lounges in their dorms. There is also an art museum in the art building, which is wonderful.
Facilities: March 06, 2009
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HolCCd says: Hollins University 2012 Other |
The athletic facilities are...
The athletic facilities are generally good, although a little bit dated. The pool is great, and the fields are great when they have a good maintenance team. The library is fantastic--one of the highlights of Hollins. It is absolutely gorgeous, and you'll want to spend time there even when you aren't studying.
Facilities: March 06, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
The Visual Arts Center is the...
The Visual Arts Center is the absolute best. The video editing suites are to die for. Oh, and so are the photography facilities. There’s a pottery studio, too. The VAC also has a museum to showcase student art along with professional art. Gosh, I could go on forever about this building. I’m so glad I’m an art major. I’d be so sad if I couldn’t spend all my time in this building. |
Anonymous says: |
The library is top-notch. There is...
The library is top-notch. There is a friendly staff, great e-resources, and comfy reading nooks. Also, there is a movie projector and a TV studio. I think that the library is absolutely inspiring. It just sparkles. |
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Favorite Things To Do
Favorite pastimes include working out in the gym, sweating in the sauna, or chilling in the pool. Every weekend a new and current movie plays in the Auditorium. Also, students make sure to catch the student plays. The Hollins Activity Board is constantly planning events on campus for student entertainment, from monthly “Blenders” that attract students (particularly male) from other campuses, to concerts, festivals, and speakers. However, the most typical Hollins student’s favorite past time is simply talking with her friends.
While on campus, you can take a dip in the pool, relax in the sauna, catch a poetry reading in the Green drawing room or read a book on the porches.
Movie Theater on Campus
- Auditorium (Visual Arts Center)
- Babcock Auditorium (Dana Building)
- Jackson Screening Room (Library)
Did You Know?Each weekend, new and current movies are brought to campus for free viewings in the Visual Arts Center Movie Theater.
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