Campbell Hall
Campbell Hall
Campbell Hall is a residence hall composed of two wings. The west wing (Main Campbell), originally Barracks No. 8, was built in 1930 at a cost of $167,000. The east wing (East Campbell), originally Barracks No. 9, was built in 1940 at a cost of $143,000. The building was closed at the end of fall 1966 for renovation, which was completed in 1968 at a cost of $665,451. East Campbell Hall is part of the Drillfield Community and is home to 163 residents. Main Campbell houses 164 residents who are primarily graduate students or undergraduate honors students.
Theodorick Pryor Campbell
Theodorick Pryor Campbell (1861-1928) was Professor of Modern Languages from 1889 to 1928, Dean of the Faculty from 1913 to 1920, and Dean of the College from 1920 to 1924. He served with Ellison Smyth as co-president pro tempore from 1905 to 1906 during President John M. McBryde's leave of absence. One of Virginia's noted educators, Campbell applied his untiring zeal and energy to a variety of positions at Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech). He was also a charter member of the college chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, received an honorary LLD degree from Hampden-Sydney College, and organized the first Presbyterian Sunday School in Blacksburg.
Address: Drillfield Drive (Lower Quad) | Map Grid: L-6
Originally Built: 1940 | Abbreviation: CAM