A Front Door for the Humanities
Dicke Hall, as part of the broader overall Chapman-Halsell Complex project, is a defining presence for Trinity on Hildebrand Avenue, and a visible connection to the San Antonio community.
Amenities
Dicke Hall houses the Humanities Collective, the Department of English, and the Department of Religion. Building amenities are student-centered and create collaborative environments that reflect modern educational practices.
State-of-the-art classrooms
Ample writing surfaces and movable furniture
Improved classroom acoustics and screen projection
Offices, conference rooms, and collaborative commons spaces
Location
This new building is part of the Chapman-Halsell Complex, situated to the north of Halsell Center, and adjacent to the Elizabeth Huth Coates Library.
Building Specifications
40,000 square feet
3 stories
2 department homes (English, Religion)
6 classrooms
1 lecture hall
1 screening room
multiple collaborative common spaces
Mass Timber Construction
In a nod to O’Neil Ford’s tradition of engineering innovation, Dicke Hall will be constructed using a mass-timber structural system.
A combination of aesthetics, structural performance, and opportunity for innovation have allowed mass-timber construction to take root. Mass-timber buildings have primary load-bearing structures—wall, floor, and roof construction—made of either solid or engineered wood. They have a lighter carbon footprint, provide fire and life safety, and biophilic aspects have been linked to improved health and well-being.
Building Progress
Groundbreaking
Spring 2021
Tree Topping
Winter 2021
Move In
Summer 2022
Grand Opening
Fall 2022
Parking and Accessibility
Accessibility Accommodations
Contact
For further assistance, please call the Trinity University Police Department at 210-999-7070.
Accessibility Information – Campus Map
Check out the accessibility section on Trinity's campus map for information about accessible parking and entrances. Use the way finding feature to see accessible paths across campus.