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Locations

1. Buildings

   1. Academic & Research

      1. Fiske Hall (FH)

         PARKING INFORMATION

         NOTE: Check wichita.edu/parking for permit requirements and parking rules

         Visitors: Use Lots 7 and 16S
         Students: Use Lots 16S and 24
         

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         WHAT'S IN HERE
         

         • History and Philosophy department offices and classrooms
         • Logic Clinic
         • Philosophy Library

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         HISTORY
         Fiske Hall is the oldest building on Wichita State University's campus, The building was named for Mrs. Charlotte M. Fiske, who generously contributed funds for the construction of the building in the early 1900s. The cornerstone for the building was laid on the morning of October 29, 1904. Fiske Hall was originally constructed to be a boys dormitory for around 70 young men and was first occupied in the fall semester of 1905.
         
         In 2019, work was completed on a major overhaul of the structure that included a new elevator wing and a complete renovation of the interior. The building was rededicated on May 3, 2019.
         
         Fiske Hall currently houses the departments of history, geography, philosophy and some international programs.