Old Engineering Celebrates Its Centennial

Today, the courtyard and steps of the building known affectionately as “Old Engineering” are where students do last-minute studying and chat about their Design Day projects. Over the last 101 years, the University of Arizona landmark has also been the site of rowdy St. Patrick’s Day rituals, wild animal invasions and the beginnings of lifelong love stories.

Old Engineering has been with the college through 14 deans, including new leader David Hahn, the growth from five majors to 15, and even the addition of air conditioning. It is home to the Department of Biomedical Engineering, as well as systems and industrial engineering and the Academic Affairs Office. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 for its contribution to the cultural heritage of Arizona and its educational and architectural significance.