Bowman Hall characterizes UW-Stout. Its solid traditional exterior houses a modern, efficient, computerized interior devoted to serving students. The building is home to a variety of services including the Admissions Office, Registration and Records, the Graduate School, Student Services, and the Financial Aid Office, as well as classroom space.
The oldest existing structure at Stout, Bowman Hall was built in 1897 to replace an earlier wood structure that was leveled in a disastrous fire. Through the years, it has served as a classroom, laboratory and office building. Noted for its massive clock tower on the north end, Bowman serves as a landmark in the community and in the memory of every Stout graduate.
The building is named for Clyde A. Bowman, who came to Stout in 1919 to administer the industrial education division. His tenure spanned the administrations of three Stout Institute presidents, and served as a temporary president upon L.D. Harvey's death.