This is an old revision of the document!
McCook Academic Building
Located on the Gates Quad, the McCook Academic Building has classrooms and laboratories, an auditorium, and offices for the Anthropology, Educational Studies, Environmental Studies, International Studies, Jewish Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Public Policy and Law, and Religious Studies departments.
Construction began on May 14, 1962, and was completed in the summer of 1963. Originally known as the McCook Mathematics and Physics Building for its inclusion of offices for the Mathematics and Physics Departments, the building was renamed the McCook Center in June 1964. The Trustees honored the building after the McCook family, who had ten family members who attended the College, including Professor John J. McCook (Class of 1863), who taught Modern Languages. Professor McCook also aided the college in raising about $500,000.
Fundraising for the McCook Academic Building was completed in two mini-projects by Vice President Holland. His plans included raising funds for the Austin Arts Center as well as for other expenses. The Trustees Executive Committee approved his plan and $19 million was raised, including $6 million for the Arts Center and McCook.
Sources
Trinity College in the Twentieth Century (2000) by Peter and Anne Knapp, pp. 42, 48, 242, 245, 312.
History of Trinity College (1967) by Glenn Weaver, pp. 250-280.