Navigating the Mecca: A Comprehensive Guide to the Howard University Campus
Howard University, often called "The Mecca," is more than just a higher education institution; it's a vibrant community steeped in history and culture. For new students, faculty, staff, and visitors, understanding the campus layout is essential. This article provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the Howard University campus.
Understanding the Campus Map: A Blend of Tradition and Modernity
A campus map is an indispensable tool for navigating any university, especially one as historically rich and architecturally diverse as Howard University. These maps are designed to be functional, assisting individuals in locating specific buildings, departments, and services. Mapformation prides itself on delivering artwork that will immediately be functional for use in print, signage and web-based projects.
One of the key aspects of an effective campus map is its ability to support the overall branding and identity efforts of the institution. Consistent imagery across print, signage, and web-based presentations reduces confusion and enhances the user experience, a principle that applies directly to navigating the Howard University campus.
Creating an Accurate and Functional Campus Map
Developing a detailed and accurate campus map requires several key inputs. High-resolution, current oblique aerial photographs are crucial, depicting at least 85-90% of the property from the desired viewing angle. If the institution doesn't have these, aerial photography services can be arranged. In addition to oblique aerial photography, site plans and previous campus maps can provide an efficient method of ensuring a very accurate finished product. Site plans are usually available from an institution's Physical Plant, Facilities Department or Campus Architect.
Digital Formats and Maintenance
Finished campus maps are typically delivered in various formats to cater to different user needs. These include editable formats like SketchUp (.skp) for 3D manipulation and static formats like .jpg, .tif, .eps, .pdf, .bmp, .png, .dxf and .dwg for easy viewing and integration into various platforms. The editable .skp file format would require that our clients have a copy of SketchUp in order to edit the map in three-dimensional form. Clients could, however, overlay information on top of any "static" views that are generated in 360-degrees by importing .tif, .bmp, .jpg or .png graphics into any raster software program, such as Adobe Photoshop or Corel PhotoPaint.
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The maintenance of campus maps is also a crucial consideration. Institutions can choose to maintain the images themselves, hire the map developers to do so, or even enlist a third party. Roughly half of our clients choose to have us maintain all aspects of the imagery we have developed, while 80-85 percent of our clients will have us perform at least "major" updates as changes occur.
Essential Locations and Resources
Residential Halls: For freshmen and students living on Howard’s campus for the first time, the university provides a comfortable learning and living environment close to classes, meal options, and support services. Howard University welcomes you to your new residence, a space you can make your own as you become a Bison, launch your professional career, build new relationships, expand your intellectual and cultural dexterity, and grow as a person.
Academic Buildings: Howard University offers more than 130 areas of study across 14 schools and colleges. The step-by-step guide for course registration can be found here.
Parking Services: All employees must have University-issued parking permits to access campus parking lots.
Notable Howard University Alumni
Howard University boasts a long list of distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions in various fields. Here are a few examples:
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Dr. Patricia Bath (Class of 1968): An ophthalmologist, inventor, researcher, and humanitarian. Dr. Bath’s career was full of “firsts”: In 1974, she was the first woman ophthalmologist appointed to the faculty of the University of California; in 1983, she became the first woman chair to an ophthalmology residency program in the United States. She also invented the Laserphaco Probe, a surgical tool that uses lasers to treat cataracts with less pain and more precision than previous treatments.
Beth Brown, Ph.D. (Class of 1991): An astrophysicist and educator who studied elliptical galaxies. An astronomy course she developed during her graduate education is still taught and remains popular at the University of Michigan.
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (Class of 1973): A lawyer, orator, and advocate who worked to preserve American democracy. He graduated from Howard University in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He maintained a close relationship with Howard University throughout his lifetime.
David Norman Dinkins (Class of 1950): The first African American Mayor of New York City. He used veteran educational benefits to earn his bachelor of science degree in mathematics from Howard University in 1950.
Vice President Kamala D. Harris (Class of 1986): The first Black woman and the first Asian-American to run for vice president on a major party ticket in the United States. She refers to her time at Howard as her “formative years” where she first was introduced to her love of politics.
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Taraji P. Henson (Class of 1995): An Academy Award-nominated actress, producer, and mental health advocate. After graduating from Howard in 1995, Henson moved to Los Angeles, where she took on an office job and landed small roles in various television series.
Zora Neale Hurston (Class of 1920): Considered one of the foremost female writers of the 20th century. In 1917, Hurston enrolled at Morgan College, where she completed her high school studies. She then attended Howard University and earned an associate’s degree. She also co-founded the school’s renowned newspaper, The Hilltop.
Kwame Ture (formerly Stokely Carmichael): A civil rights activist, writer, and orator. After graduating from Howard in 1964, Ture became a field organizer with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
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