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Residence Halls
Bemis Lawrence Hall
Bemis Lawrence Hall was built in 1966 and underwent a significant renovation in 2003. It is named in honor of Bemis Lawrence who was Vice Chairman of the WKU Board of Regents from 1955-1966.
Summer 2019, Bemis Lawrence Hall closed to prepare for the new "First-Year Village," which includes two new residence halls with pod-style housing.
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