Campbell Hall Re-Opening
Friday, August 21 st was the official Ribbon Cutting event to open the newly renovated
home to Home Economics/Human Ecology/Human Sciences students, guests, faculty,
staff and alumni!
It was a glorious afternoon with the ribbon cutting ceremony occurring at 4:30pm after
remarks by Interim Dean Erik Porfeli and the renovation team. Approximately 100
gathered to “RING THE BELL” as the ribbon was cut on the steps overlooking Mirror
Lake.
The renovation team kept many of the old doors and window sashes in the original 1916
building in addition to the doors going into Campbell 200. The inside of Campbell 200
received a major upgrade with new cushioned seating in a scarlet/grey fabric, and the
stage has been updated with a huge screen and all of the technical equipment needed
for lecturing.
The back of the building houses the new Historic Costume and Textiles Collection
gallery and storage- small but a perfect size to allow students and guests to view over
30 different fashion pieces. The Autumn Exhibition titled “Twentieth-Century Design in
Scarlet and Grey” is breathtaking. It provides a brief timeline of fashion through the
previous century with a celebratory nod to OSU’s official colors. Garments from 1902
through the mid-90’s are showcased. Sarah Berenz is now serving as the curator for the
collection.
The Hospitality kitchen is state-of-the-art, and the new kitchen/program leader will be
Chef Tameka Johnson. The kitchens with floor to ceiling windows look out onto the
west lawn, and the ambiance of the space is bound to encourage more students to
choose this avenue of study. It is a high-tech working kitchen with a demonstration area
and monitors throughout for teaching and learning.
The Human Nutrition laboratories on the 3rd floor are state-of-the-art, as well.
Collaboration by the students will bring about incredible results in the years ahead.
Sara McMaken, lead project Manager, kept the renovation moving to the finish line.
She is continuing to work with us to have a permanent display case for our Legacy pins
and candle sticks in Campbell 364, along with our Legacy Quilt.
Read more about Campbell Hall in the Ohio State News Article below:
