Campus Facilities

Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex (ASRC)

The complex features an expanded training room, three classrooms wired for computer technology, a conference center, a wellness/fitness center, team rooms and administrative office area. The multi-purpose arena includes a competition basketball-volleyball court and three additional modules for classes, intramurals, athletic team practices/ events and numerous other functions. The entire complex totals more than 145,000 square feet. The project involved the connection of two buildings, The Blatnik “Wing” and is named for Dr. Albert Blatnik, long-time coach, director of athletics, and chairperson of the Department of Physical Education. This area consists of a recently-renovated gymnasium, four classrooms, numerous offices, a four-lane swimming pool and a wrestling practice room. The Bartell “Wing,” named for Dr. Joseph Bartell, former dean, athletic director and multi-sport coach, houses four racquetball courts, three classrooms, lockers, a training room, an athletic weight room, a wellness center, offices, and connects with the new arena.

The Annex

Located on Faculty Drive, the Annex houses the coaching offices for the sports of baseball and men’s and women’s soccer.

Arnett Hall of Natural Sciences

This building was named for Denver F. Arnett, Academic Dean of WLU from 1955 to 1970. The complex includes twelve laboratories, the Zoo Science and Applied Conservation live animal collection spaces, seven general purpose classrooms, faculty offices, and houses the Biology Program and Mathematics Education. A greenhouse is located on the south end of the building.

Campbell Hall of Health Sciences

This building was named for Clyde Campbell, former Chemistry professor and president of West Liberty State College. It houses Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Science, Physician Assistant Studies, Speech Pathology and Audiology, and Chemistry. The building also houses three clinics: the Dental Hygiene Clinic (2nd floor), the Behavioral Health Clinic (4th floor), and the Speech and Hearing Clinic (4th floor).

College Hall

The Helen Pierce Elbin Auditorium seats 420 and serves as a recital hall and center for lectures and other public programs. It is equipped with two concert grand pianos

College Union

The Union is designed to serve the social and extracurricular needs of the students, faculty, staff, administration, and guests. The Union serves as a conduit for those services and amenities that make the out-of-class experience a positive aspect of collegiate life.T he Union operates on a schedule that complements the academic timetable. By providing lounges, a Sodexo food court, a Subway franchise, an ATM, and the College Union Office (mailroom, I.D. card operation, general information, vending services, and reserving space within the Union and Interfaith Chapel), the Union helps make the transition from home to WLU a pleasant experience. The bookstore, the student newspaper, the Student Government Association office, and the campus radio station are also located in the Union. The offices within the Union provide programs, services, and facilities to enhance the college experience.

Hall of Fine Arts

Administrative center of the College of Arts and Communications. The Hall of Fine Arts houses Kelly Theatre, art studios, the Nutting Art Gallery, music practice rooms, electronic piano labs, choral room, band rooms, general classrooms, and faculty offices.

Highlands Center

The WLU building at the Highlands location has nine high-tech classrooms and 15,900 square feet of space. The state-of-the-art facility houses several degree programs including the Masters of Arts in Education, Masters of Professional Studies, Regents Bachelor of Arts, Arts in Organizational Leadership and Administration, along with a number of undergraduate courses. The facility is located at Cabela Drive (Exit 10) off I-70 just east of Wheeling, W.Va.

Interfaith Chapel

This worship center seats 175 and is equipped with a 33rank, three manual Moeller pipe organ and a piano. Other facilities include three offices, a lounge, and the Ellwood Social Room.

Main Hall

This four-story structure, located on the circle just beyond the main entrance, houses several academic sections and also serves as a major classroom area. Information technology services are centralized here. The building includes the Curtis and McColloch wings, which were the two original academic facilities on campus. These structures were named for pioneer West Liberty families who played important roles in the early development of WLU.

Media Arts Center

The Media Arts Center is a state-of-the-art facility housing a music technology computer lab, digital media design lab, recording studio, television studio, and graphic design lab.

Myers Maintenance Building

Named for Thomas E. Myers, superintendent of buildings and grounds from 1958 to 1971, this building is home to the Physical Plant and Facilities Management departments. As the central hub for campus maintenance activities and construction project management, this facility includes automotive repair bays, a carpenter shop, paint room, storeroom, two loading docks, an adjacent grounds storage facility and CAD capabilities.

Paul N. Elbin Library

The three-story building was named in honor of Paul N. Elbin, President of West Liberty State College from 1935 until 1970. The library collection consists of more than 200,000 print volumes, 800 hard copy periodical and newspaper subscriptions, access to several thousand online periodical subscriptions, electronic databases, Internet connection (including wireless access), and numerous titles in media or microform formats. On the main floor is the Information Commons including public computer access; reference services; library education classroom; circulation services; and the fiction, audiovisual, DVD, music and periodical collections. Photocopy machines for print and microforms are located near the periodical section. Word processing stations and Internet access stations, as well as digital imaging, are located on this floor. The third floor houses most of the open stack circulating collection including the children’s literature section. Also found on the third floor is the Nelle M. Krise Rare Book Room that features a collection of books tracing the history of book making. In addition, rooms and areas are available for conferences, seminars, meetings, group and individual study and most are equipped for the latest technology. The University Archives, a division of the Elbin Library, is located on the lower level along with the Humanities Department offices, classrooms, computer lab, and major’s lounge.

Residence Halls

There are seven residence halls for students located on campus, one townhouse apartment complex on campus, four apartment complexes located adjacent to campus, and several small student houses.

Russek Field

Named for the community leader Stephen J. Russek, the football field is a beautiful Mondo Turf arena with a seating capacity of 4,000, along with a lighted walking track.

Shaw Hall

Formerly a women’s residence hall named for John Shaw, president from 1908-1919. Shaw was renovated and reopened in 2012. It houses administrative offices in addition to the departments of Campus Police and Student Health Services. Shaw Hall is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Shotwell Hall

Formerly a men’s residence hall named for the Reverend Nathan Shotwell, D.D., founder of West Liberty Academy, Shotwell Hall currently houses Graduate Programs offices and the International Students and International Studies offices. This building has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.