Writing description of Schmitz Hall
The Schmitz Hall is a building that stands magnificently on its platform overseeing the Campus Parkway, through the Fifteenth Avenue from the Henry Gallery which hosts arts. The building is named after Henry Schmitz, who was the president for six years till 1958 (Washington). It is made of concrete podium with a cantilevered series of floors which brings forth rigid patterns of shades. It is composed of several facilities like the registrar’s office, minority affairs, student matters, counseling and financial matters.
As one traverses around the university; over Schmitz which connects the pedestrian bridge from the center of the University one cannot fail to notice the bronze statue of Philip Levine which directs one to the right direction.
The building houses the counseling center which hosts the psychologists and mental counselors who are tasked to provide health services. There is also an office for the international programs and exchanges for students from other countries. Other offices are the admissions; which is situated in a 320 Suite and takes up a square block, educational assessment and Student Financial Aid. It also hosts the Q center for the lgbtq students to offer a venue for them to be respected. The Schmitz Hall also hosts the University’s Disability resources office which was opened in 1978.
Student’s fiscal service is offered in the building; workshops, and tuition updates among others. Consequently, the University’s police department is part of the Schmitz Hall; it is one of the 51 police departments in the University. The building on the outside is decorated on the outside with green leaves maintaining a pattern and well-lit.
Works Cited
Washington. University of Washington. 2012. 17 February 2012 <http://www.washington.edu/maps/?l=SMZ>.
