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University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Scholars' RepositoryMedia Relations Administrative Offices10-4-2002UNH Honors Former President and Board ofTrustees Chair with Building DesignationsLori GulaFollow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/newsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For moreinformation, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.Recommended CitationGula, Lori, "UNH Honors Former President and Board of Trustees Chair with Building Designations" (2002). UNH Today. 2331.https://scholars.unh.edu/news/233111/3/17, 11'36 AMUNH Honors Former President and Board of Trustees Chair with Building DesignationsPage 1 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2002/october/lg_20021004mills-holloway.html UNH Honors Former Presidentand Board of Trustees Chair withBuilding DesignationsNew Residence and Dining Halls NamedAfter Eugene Mills and Paul HollowayBy Lori Gula UNH News Bureau 603-862-0574October 4, 2002DURHAM, N.H. -- The University of New Hampshirewill recognize two individuals for their distinguishedservice to the university with the naming of the newresidence hall and dining hall in their honor.The new residence hall is named Mills Hall, in honor offormer UNH President Eugene S. Mills. The newdining hall is named Holloway Commons, inrecognition of Paul J. Holloway, former chair of theUSNH Board of Trustees."The leadership and vision of Eugene Mills and PaulHolloway have had substantial and lasting impacts onthe university, and it is only fitting that the universityrecognize the service of these two public servants inthis manner," UNH President Ann Weaver Hart said.Mills was president of the university from 1974 to1979. Prior to his service, he was professor ofpsychology and department chair at UNH from 1962 to1963, dean of the Graduate School from 1963 to 1967,dean of the College of Liberal Arts from 1967 to 1970,academic vice president from 1970 to 1971, andprovost from 1971 to 1974. He assumed the presidencyat a difficult and transforming time in American highereducation. His tenure was characterized by a calm,candid approach to problems, reason and conciliation inresolving conflict, and forceful support for higherstandards in all affairs of the university. In 1988, UNHawarded Mills an honorary doctorate. He is a trustee ofEarlham College in Indiana and a director of a11/3/17, 11'36 AMUNH Honors Former President and Board of Trustees Chair with Building DesignationsPage 2 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2002/october/lg_20021004mills-holloway.htmlcharitable trust in California. He and his wife, DottyMills, remain active in the life of UNH and attend manyuniversity events and programs.Paul J. Holloway served an unprecedented 16-year termon the USNH Board of Trustees, serving as chairpersonfrom 1985 to1988. While chair, Holloway wasinstrumental in securing the first round of financing fornew student housing from the Higher Educational andHealth Facilities Authority, and he ensured that studentsactively participate in the fee and rate-setting process, apractice that continues.In addition, he is an accomplished business leader,entrepreneur and public servant. He has held leadershippositions in many nonprofit organizations and hasreceived the Robert Frost Contemporary AmericanAward, an honorary doctorate from UNH, the UNHAlumni Association Profile of Service Award, and theUSNH Chancellor's Award. He and his wife, AnnaGrace Holloway, currently support and sponsor theannual Holloway Prize competition through theWhittemore School of Business and Economics.Mills Hall will become home to 360 students who willlive in suite-style quarters in the five-story building.The $24.6 million residence hall is located betweenFairchild Hall and C-Lot. The building will feature thelatest in high-speed Internet technology in studentrooms. It is ahead of schedule and will be completed inOctober.Holloway Commons, a $26.4 million facility, will beconnected to the Memorial Union Building and providestudents a wide variety of dining selections as part ofthe Marche-style dining concept. It also will feature an800-seat dining hall, after-hours cafe and a 300-seatmeeting/conference room. It is scheduled to becompleted in July 2003.The Mills Hall dedication ceremony will be held Nov.7. A dedication ceremony for Holloway Commons willbe scheduled soon after it opens. Details on eachdedication ceremony will be forthcoming.Back to UNH News Bureau

UNH Honors Former President and Board of Trustees Chair with Building Designations

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10-4-2002
UNH Honors Former President and Board of
Trustees Chair with Building Designations
Lori Gula
Follow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/news
This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It has
been accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For more
information, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.
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Gula, Lori, "UNH Honors Former President and Board of Trustees Chair with Building Designations" (2002). UNH Today. 2331.
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UNH Honors Former President
and Board of Trustees Chair with
Building Designations
New Residence and Dining Halls Named
After Eugene Mills and Paul Holloway
By Lori Gula 
UNH News Bureau 
603-862-0574
October 4, 2002
DURHAM, N.H. -- The University of New Hampshire
will recognize two individuals for their distinguished
service to the university with the naming of the new
residence hall and dining hall in their honor.
The new residence hall is named Mills Hall, in honor of
former UNH President Eugene S. Mills. The new
dining hall is named Holloway Commons, in
recognition of Paul J. Holloway, former chair of the
USNH Board of Trustees.
"The leadership and vision of Eugene Mills and Paul
Holloway have had substantial and lasting impacts on
the university, and it is only fitting that the university
recognize the service of these two public servants in
this manner," UNH President Ann Weaver Hart said.
Mills was president of the university from 1974 to
1979. Prior to his service, he was professor of
psychology and department chair at UNH from 1962 to
1963, dean of the Graduate School from 1963 to 1967,
dean of the College of Liberal Arts from 1967 to 1970,
academic vice president from 1970 to 1971, and
provost from 1971 to 1974. He assumed the presidency
at a difficult and transforming time in American higher
education. His tenure was characterized by a calm,
candid approach to problems, reason and conciliation in
resolving conflict, and forceful support for higher
standards in all affairs of the university. In 1988, UNH
awarded Mills an honorary doctorate. He is a trustee of
Earlham College in Indiana and a director of a
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charitable trust in California. He and his wife, Dotty
Mills, remain active in the life of UNH and attend many
university events and programs.
Paul J. Holloway served an unprecedented 16-year term
on the USNH Board of Trustees, serving as chairperson
from 1985 to1988. While chair, Holloway was
instrumental in securing the first round of financing for
new student housing from the Higher Educational and
Health Facilities Authority, and he ensured that students
actively participate in the fee and rate-setting process, a
practice that continues.
In addition, he is an accomplished business leader,
entrepreneur and public servant. He has held leadership
positions in many nonprofit organizations and has
received the Robert Frost Contemporary American
Award, an honorary doctorate from UNH, the UNH
Alumni Association Profile of Service Award, and the
USNH Chancellor's Award. He and his wife, Anna
Grace Holloway, currently support and sponsor the
annual Holloway Prize competition through the
Whittemore School of Business and Economics.
Mills Hall will become home to 360 students who will
live in suite-style quarters in the five-story building.
The $24.6 million residence hall is located between
Fairchild Hall and C-Lot. The building will feature the
latest in high-speed Internet technology in student
rooms. It is ahead of schedule and will be completed in
October.
Holloway Commons, a $26.4 million facility, will be
connected to the Memorial Union Building and provide
students a wide variety of dining selections as part of
the Marche-style dining concept. It also will feature an
800-seat dining hall, after-hours cafe and a 300-seat
meeting/conference room. It is scheduled to be
completed in July 2003.
The Mills Hall dedication ceremony will be held Nov.
7. A dedication ceremony for Holloway Commons will
be scheduled soon after it opens. Details on each
dedication ceremony will be forthcoming.
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