University of Wisconsin - Stout

Hovlid : History

Leonard Hovlid

Leonard M. Hovlid grew up in Menomonie and attended the Stout Institute. He later received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.

Hovlid taught for two years in Beloit, Wisconsin. He served as director of manual training at the North Division High School in Milwaukee for 26 years.

Hovlid died in 1959, leaving a substantial bequest to the university.

Hovlid Hall was dedicated in 1962.