Naming of Building

University buildings, parts of buildings, and grounds may be named to honor one or more individuals. Buildings should be named after people who have achieved prominence in their fields of endeavor, or persons who have contributed significantly to their construction.

Nomination Deadline

At least 6 months before the naming is to take place. Later submission will be considered, but without any guarantee of timely decision.

August 22, 2012
October 17, 2012
November 14, 2012
January 16, 2013
March 13, 2013
April 10, 2013

Who is eligible?

A building should not be named for a person who is currently on the regular faculty or staff of the University, but may be named for a person still living who has retired or left the service of the University.

Nominator must be an alumnus, a current member of the faculty or staff, or a member of the University Foundation.

For procedures on Naming of Buildings, Parts of Buildings, or Grounds, please consult the Board of Regents Namings Policy. Questions can also be directed to Vickie Courtney at 612-625-4805.

For additional information about this award go to: http://www1.umn.edu/usenate/alluhonors/handbook.html - under construction