Weber Hall

Building offices

• Animal Sciences and Industry, Dept. of, room 232, 532-6131, fax 532-7059
• Equestrian (English), room 213, 532-1252
• Equestrian (Western), room 213, 532-1210
• Equestrian, Women's, room 213
• International Meat and Livestock Program, room 232, 532-7624, fax 532-7059

History

The original structure was built during Dr. James A. McCain's administration in 1957 at a cost of $1,415,000. One of the distinctive architectural features that dominates the exterior is the arena for livestock events which provides seating for at least 3,000 people. This arena is in almost constant use for instruction, livestock shows, the "Little American Royal" and other demonstrations. It was named in honor of Professor A.D. Weber, who served as Head of the Department of Animal Husbandry in 1950, Dean of the College of Agriculture in 1952, Director of the International Programs and for a time served as Acting President of Kansas State University during the absence of President McCain from campus. A renovation and addition was completed and dedicated in October, 1988, adding 23,000 square feet of specialized research and teaching laboratories, primarily in the meats area. The 30,700 square feet in the original building was also completely renovated into more offices for faculty and graduate students and new laboratories for reproductive physiology. Cost of the renovation and addition, including some equipment, was $7,200,000.