Hoyum Hall

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Exterior view of Hoyum Hall.

On April 27th, 1964, ground was broken for New Hall. Completed in 1965, the women’s dormitory was later named Hoyum Hall in honor of Jacob Hoyum, a Montana farmer who partially funded the $825,000 project. Mr. Hoyum dedicated the building to the memory of his wife and son as well as his parents. Hoyum Hall remained a women’s dorm until 2009 when it became co-ed.

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Students walking past Hoyum Hall, 1960s.