UIHistories Project: A History of the University of Illinois by Kalev Leetaru
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CONFERENCE ROOM, GROUND LEVEL

Robert G. F. Spitze and Hazel Taylor Spitze This room was made possible through a generous gift from Robert G. F. Spitze and Hazel Taylor Spitze. Professor Robert Spitze and Professor Hazel Taylor Spitze were deeply involved in University of Illinois faculty governance and student programs. Dr. HazelSpitze was a faculty member in home economics education from 1962 to 1987, received education and campus teaching awards, and was honored with the Distinguished Service Award by her national association. Dr. Robert Spitze was a faculty member in agricultural economics from 1960 to 1993, received the college's Funk and campus teaching awards, and was honored for policy contributions by his national association.

COMPUTING OFFICE, GROUND LEVEL

Van E. and Joann D, Trimble Van and Joann Trimble farmed near Oakwood, Illinois, until Van's untimely death in 1995. The two met in high school and spent their married years farming in Vermilion County. Joann Trimble has made a generous gift that will support the ongoing activities of the ACES Library, Information and Alumni Center. The Trimbles were strong advocates of the University of Illinois and regularly benefited from the University of Illinois Library system and University of Illinois Extension. One of their three daughters graduated from the university.