Walker Hall Dedication, 1976, photo 3

This image shows Chancellor Herbert Walter Wey (1969-1979) standing behind a podium speaking in a classroom during the dedication of Walker Hall, built 1975, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1976. Walker Hall and the College of Business were both dedicated to John A. Walker, founder of Lowe's Companies, in 1976. The College of Business was established in 1970-71 with four departments, including accounting, business administration, business, economic and occupational education, and economics. It occupied Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, from 1970 to 1976, when John A. Walker Hall, built 1975, was opened. Seated to the left of Dr. Wey is Dr. Richard Sorensen, Dean of the College of Business. Behind him is Mr. James Marsh, Boone businessman and member of the Board of Trustees. Seated to the right of Mr. Marsh is his wife , Margaret.

Chancellors

Administrators

Business Education

Ceremonies

Appalachian State University

General Picture Files, 2004.040, Box 9, College of Business F3, C14.2.2.3.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1976

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Appalachian State University. College of Business

Wey, Herbert Walter, 1914-1999

John A. Walker Hall (1975)

Series 6 -- Colleges, Departments, Offices, and Centers.

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