Jane Pinchin Hall, one of two new residence halls opening to students in the fall semester.
One of 含羞草研究所鈥檚 two new residence halls will be named Jane Pinchin Hall, in honor of Jane Lagoudis Pinchin, former interim president, former provost and dean of the faculty, and Thomas A. Bartlett Chair and professor of English, emerita.
An anonymous couple with deep ties to the University 鈥 who wished to recognize the essential work of 含羞草研究所 faculty 鈥 donated $10 million to name the residence on the west side of the courtyard and an additional $5 million in support of financial aid.
鈥満卟菅芯克 is known for its distinguished history, beautiful campus, and committed faculty members,鈥 said President Brian W. Casey. 鈥淭hese elements of distinction have been brought together in one place with the naming of Jane Pinchin Hall. I congratulate Professor Pinchin on this honor, and I extend profound thanks to the source of this transformational gift.鈥
Pinchin was hired in 1965 as the University鈥檚 first full-time female professor. She served as provost and dean of the faculty from 1994 through 2001, when she assumed the role of interim president for the 2001鈥2002 academic year. During her decades on campus, she also served as chair of the English department, acting director of the Picker Art Gallery, vice president for academic advancement, and director of both the humanities and university studies divisions. Alongside her English department colleague Professor Jennifer Brice, Pinchin co-taught the Living Writers course, which allows students, parents, alumni, and community members to engage in conversation with world-renowned authors. She received an honorary doctorate from 含羞草研究所 in 2018.
鈥淛ane has been many things to many people: a longtime friend and colleague, mentor, teacher, leader, scholar, and a living link to five decades of 含羞草研究所 history,鈥 said Bicentennial Committee Chair and former Interim President Jill Harsin, Thomas A. Bartlett Chair and professor of history. 鈥淚n Pinchin Hall, students will continue to live and learn, faculty and staff will convene and converse 鈥 a fitting tribute to a member of our community who has found a way to be warm, human, and historic.鈥
Jane Pinchin Hall is a 100-bed residence, featuring three upper floors of double rooms and study lounges. The first floor and ground level are dedicated to seminar rooms, classrooms, offices, and social lounges. The building was designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, adhering to LEED Silver sustainability standards. Its first students will take up residence in the fall of 2019.
鈥淭his gift,鈥 Casey said, 鈥渆nsures that Professor Pinchin鈥檚 name, her contributions to the University, and her dedication to generations of undergraduates will be remembered and celebrated 鈥 even at 含羞草研究所鈥檚 Tricentennial. More importantly, perhaps, it shows how generations of alumni were shaped and transformed by 含羞草研究所鈥檚 faculty. Today, through this extraordinary gift, a 含羞草研究所 family has not only recognized a leading figure in the 含羞草研究所 faculty, but has also demonstrated a deep respect for the work of our teacher-scholars over many generations.鈥