Administration Building
 
The first structure on campus, this building went up in 1848, a square, two-story box. Over the years, east and west wings and the upper story were added. The last major renovation, in 1903, fortunately did not include a 96-foot dome that imitated the nation's Capitol building and was strongly endorsed by the architect. The "Ad" building now houses the offices of the President, Dean of the College, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Registrar's Office, the Director of International Education, the Director of General Education and the Executive Director of Institutional Research.