G. Burke Johnston Student Center
The building houses classrooms, a bookstore, food services, and study areas. It is located next to Burruss and Pamplin Hall on the north end of campus, central to all of the academic buildings.
George Burke Johnston
George Burke Johnston (1907-1995) was a member of the English faculty from 1930 to 1933, Dean of the School of Applied Science and Business Administration from 1950 to 1961, Dean of the School of Science and General Studies from 1961 to 1963, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 1963 to 1965, and C. P. Miles Professor of English from 1965 to 1974. A true Renaissance man, Johnston was a scholar, educator, actor, artist, author, poet, administrator, woodcarver, soldier, and puppeteer. He was instrumental in establishing the College of Arts and Sciences, had numerous works published on a wide variety of topics, and operated his own printing press. His dedication, superb teaching, and zest for life attracted the love and admiration of students and colleagues alike.
Address: West Campus Drive | Map Grid: K-4
Originally Built: 1990 | Abbreviation: GBJ