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Batten Arts and Letters Building (BAL)

The Batten Arts and Letters Building, or BAL for short, is the tallest building at Old Dominion University (ODU) and houses the College of Arts and Letters departments and offices as well as classroom space and computer labs.  It is located off Hampton Boulevard between 44th and 45th Streets. History Construction on BAL started in 1971 and was completed… read more »

Quarantine Path

Quarantine Path, a part of Quarantine Road, cuts through the center of the Old Dominion University (ODU) campus in front of the old Alfriend Building, passes behind Webb University Center, and extends into the Larchmont/Edgemont neighborhood. The path is lined with white sea shells that used to mark the path to the Quarantine house, the first of… read more »

Pretlow Planetarium

The Pretlow Planetarium is located between the Mills Godwin Life Sciences Building (MGB) and the Alfriend Building on the campus of Old Dominion University (ODU). Operated by the Department of Physics, the planetarium offers ODU faculty, staff, and students, as well as the Hampton Roads community, a chance to explore space. Screenings of what is currently in the night… read more »

Alfriend Building

The Alfriend Building, previously known as the Alfriend Chemistry Building, was located between Webb University Center and Mills Godwin Life Sciences Building (MGB) on the campus of Old Dominion University (ODU). The building was named after John S. Alfriend, a member of President Lewis W. Webb, Jr.’s Advisory Board from 1947 to 1962 and president of the Old Dominion Educational… read more »

Student Recreation & Well Being Center

The Student Recreation and Well-Being Center (SRWC), previously known as the Student Recreation Center (SRC), is a state-of-the-art, 121,000 square foot recreation center located on the Roseann Runte Quad on the campus of Old Dominion University (ODU). The building features an elevated running track, fitness center, climbing wall, juice bar, and several exercise studios. The Office of Counseling Services,… read more »

Monarch Hall

Monarch Hall is one of the six buildings that surround Kaufman Mall on the campus of Old Dominion University (ODU). It is currently used as an administrative building housing various Information Technology Services (ITS) and Student Engagement and Enrollment Services (SEES) offices. History Monarch Hall, formerly the Education Building, was home to the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies… read more »

Kaufman Hall

Kaufman Hall is one of the six buildings that surround Kaufman Mall on the campus of Old Dominion University (ODU). It is located on the west side of the mall between Webb University Center and Monarch Hall. The building is named after Charles Kaufman, a Norfolk lawyer and strong proponent of Old Dominion’s independence. History Dedicated in 1965, Kaufman… read more »

Constant Hall

Constant Hall is one of the six buildings that surround Kaufman Mall on the campus of Old Dominion University (ODU). It is located on the east side of the mall between the Visual Arts Building (VAB) and Webb University Center. It is home to the Strome College of Business. History Dedicated in 1963, the building was originally named J.A.C. Chandler… read more »

Health Sciences Building

The Health Sciences Building is located on Hampton Boulevard between 46th Street and 47th Street. It was home to the College of Health Sciences from 2006 to 2024. The building features classrooms, office space for the college and its faculty, clinics for dental hygiene and physical therapy, and the University Theatre. History Opened in 1959, the building was… read more »

Dragas Hall

Dragas Hall is one of the six buildings that surround Kaufman Mall on the campus of Old Dominion University (ODU). It is located on the East side of the mall next to the Visionary Arts Building (VAB). It is currently home to the English Language Center, Office of Study Abroad, International Programs, and the Filipino American Center,… read more »

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