Babcock Hall

Constructed in 1908, Babcock Hall is named after Earle J. Babcock, former dean of the College of Engineering, state geologist, and director of the School of Mines. He served as interim president of UND from September 1917 to January 1918. He was appointed instructor of chemistry in 1889, was the first postmaster of the UND post office, and a pioneer researcher in clay and coal. Babcock Hall currently houses the anthropology department.

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Bek Hall

Constructed in 1957, Bek Hall was the second unit completed in the Walsh Residence Hall Complex and is named after Dr. William G. Bek. Bek was dean of the College of Science, Literature, and Arts from 1930 to 1948. He came to UND in 1911 as chairman of the department of German and was instrumental in bringing a chapter of Phi Eta Sigma (a freshman honor society) to campus.

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Biomedical Research

The mission of the Center for Biomedical Research is to support the biomedical research activities of the University of North Dakota. The Center provides professional and technical assistance to the scientific community of the University and care for laboratory animals according to federal, state, and local regulations. The Center also provides continuing education to animal users, i.e. faculty, staff, and students.

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Bookstore, University

The University Bookstore became a lease-managed bookstore under Barnes and Noble College Bookstores on January 1, 1999. The store offers a wide range of products and services through the following departments: Textbooks and Course Materials, Reference and General Reading, School and Office Supplies, and Imprinted Clothing and Giftware.

Hours:
School: Mon. - Fri., 9:00a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Summer: Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Closed Sundays

Address:
775 Hamline Street Box 9016, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9016

Telephone Numbers:
1-800-671-0948 or (701) 777-2746

There are also two satellite stores: Health Science Bookstore and Aviator's Corner (see their individual listings for more information).

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Brannon Hall

The third residence hall completed in Wilkerson Residence Hall Complex, Brannon Hall was constructed in 1965 and is named after Melvin A. Brannon, UND's first Medical School dean. Brannon came to UND in 1894 as professor of biology and curator of the UND museum. He headed a faculty committee which worked out a program leading to the establishment of the Medical School in 1905. In 1911, Brannon became dean of the College of Liberal Arts.

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Budge Hall

Built in 1899, Budge Hall served as a men's dormitory, classroom, and office building until it was razed in 1981. Named after William Budge, it also housed the University Bookstore for a period of time. Budge Hall was located on the south point of mall in the central part of campus near Twamley Hall.

William Budge, one the first university regents, led a money drive to keep the university alive for two years when for Gov. Roger Allen vetoed appropriations for the University in 1895. Budge also donated the land which is the central part of the campus.

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