Walker Hall Dedication, 1976, photo 5

This image shows six attendees of the dedication ceremony of Walker Hall, built 1975, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in 1976. Seen on the left is Dean Richard Sorensen and on the right is Chancellor Herbert Walter Wey (1969-1979). 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. Standing second from the right is Mr. John A. Walker for whom the building was named.

Chancellors

Administrators

Faculty

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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