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The Ernest L. Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) serves as the main center on Brigham Young University (BYU) Campus. It was originally called the Ernest L. Wilkinson Center but was renamed to its current name at its re-dedication by Gordon B. Hinckley in 1999 after the building had been extensively renovated. It is known by students as "The Wilk".
The history of Brigham Young University (BYU) begins in 1875, when the school was called Brigham Young Academy (BYA). The school did not reach university status until 1903, in a decision made by the school's board of trustees at the request of BYU president Benjamin Cluff .
The building acts as a visitors center, contains exhibits showcasing BYU's history, features a small theater, and houses alumni association offices for the university. [1] BYU University Relations and BYU High School Relations are located in the building and give complimentary tours to campus visitors. [4]
Originally built to house the on-campus hospital, Ellison Hall was renovated in 2002 to become the administrative building for the College of Arts and Sciences, OU's largest college. [28] Evans Hall 1912 This is the university's central administrative building, containing the offices of the President and provost, as well as several vice ...
Fraternities and sororities are prohibited at BYU, [184] so most on-campus student activities and clubs are organized by the BYU Student Service Association , the university's official student association, or by campus wards and stakes (official religious divisions with student leaders, budgets, and regular activities). Other groups such as ...
The Honor Code received national attention in March 2011 when the university dismissed BYU basketball player Brandon Davies from the team for violating the code, [129] [130] reportedly by having premarital sex, [131] the same day the college basketball rankings came out listing BYU as the #3 team in the nation.
Members of BYU's community have criticized the inclusion of the speech in the "UNIV 101" course, saying it underscores the idea that LGBTQ students and faculty do not belong at the university.
On 20 August 2007, the Salt Lake Center moved to a new Campus located on Salt Lake's North Temple street. The campus now occupies three floors of the Triad Center, and has a total of 28 classrooms. [24] Admitted BYU students may register for classes the same way as with any class on the main Provo campus.