school for more than three decades. This spring, thanks to a $100,000 gift
from the Henry Laird Smith Foundation, the courtyard received a makeover.
Owen’s H. Laird Smith Courtyard has provided light and beauty to the school for more than three decades. This spring, thanks to a $100,000 gift from the Henry Laird Smith Foundation, the courtyard received a makeover. The project was a collaboration among the campus planning department, the Owen Student Government Association and the university landscape architect. Students wanted a space that was more suitable for gatherings, from everyday student get-togethers to more formal lectures and receptions. The space, which connects the historic Old Mechanical building with the modern Management Hall, now sports a new patio, modern furniture and upgraded lighting. The new design was unveiled in May just before Commencement.
Photos by: John Russell and Terry Wyatt
