Twente Hall Memories: It's about the people
"My memories of Twente Hall are animated by the relationships I was so fortunate to have with those who studied, taught, researched, and worked within its halls.
When I first saw Twente Hall in 1976, I was impressed by the image of St. George slaying the dragon, not a bad metaphor for social work as well as medicine. One of my favorite memories was a conversation with Goody Garfield when he pointed out the pinnacle of the building was modeled after the Empire State Building. He loved that New York City connection.
I won't forget how terribly drafty the windows were in the 1990s before being replaced. You had to keep gloves on if your desk was window-facing.
Best wishes for many new memories for students, staff, and faculty."
Freda Herrington retired from the KU School of Social Welfare staff in 2014. She received two degrees from the School of Social Welfare: a PhD in 1999 and an MSW in 1978.
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The School of Social Welfare will move out of Twente Hall, the school's longtime home on the KU Lawrence Campus, at the end of the fall 2024 semester. The School will move into a renovated space on the third floor of Green Hall. Read more about our Farewell to Twente Hall.