Newman Library
Opened Sept. 17, 1955; dedicated May 1956. Cost $1,770,761 ($1,000,000 of which was from Old Dominion Founation); 111,585 sq. ft.
Carol Montgomery Newman
Carol Montgomery Newman (1879-1941) was a professor from 1903 to 1941, Dean of the Academic Department from 1915 to 1920, and Chairman of the English Department from 1916 to 1941. Known as VPI's godfather of extracurricular activities, Newman headed the English and language departments, taught English and rhetoric, was secretary of the athletic council, chaired VPI's social committee and the YMCA advisory board, was dean of the Academic Department, and served on the library committee. A popular teacher, accomplished writer, and eloquent speaker, he considered books an invaluable element in living.
Address: Drillfield Drive | Map Grid: N-4
Originally Built: 1955 | Abbreviation: LIBR