When writing out the names of buildings, avoid abbreviations. If a building name is long and has an often-used abbreviation, spell out the full name on the first mention and provide an abbreviation in parenthesis. Abbreviations may be used for subsequent mentions.

  • "The Learning Resources Center (LRC) is located on the first floor of the Eiche Library. The LRC provides tutoring services and is the home of the college’s internship and study away programs."
Some longer building names can be shortened on subsequent mentions
First Mention Subsequent Mentions
"Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts" "Misciagna Center" or "the Center"
"Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite family" "Altoona LaunchBox" or "the LaunchBox"

Quick Tips

  • The “Sheetz Family Health Center” is the name of the building. The “Health and Wellness Center” is the name of the office. The two terms should not be used interchangeably.
  • The Eiche Library and Learning Resources Center are technically two separate buildings that are connected, similar to the Science/Holtzinger/Force complex. The term "Learning Resources Center" also refers to the entity that provides tutoring services to students. Due to renovations to the buildings, the top floor is now one large space, while the bottom is still divided. Generally, the building can be referred to as “Eiche Library” while “Learning Resources Center” can be used to refer to the space on the bottom floor of Eiche where Learning Resources Center services are offered.

When referring to spaces, list the room number first and then the building name.

  • "The meeting will take place in rooms 101–103 of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts."

Building Names

While some of the buildings listed below have longer formal names, the following may be used when referring to the buildings in writing:

  • Aaron Building
  • Adler Athletic Complex
    • Arena
    • Reliance Bank Fitness Center
  • Beech House
  • Cedar Residence Hall
  • Cypress Building
  • Devorris Downtown Center
  • Eiche Library
  • Elm Building
  • Environmental Resources Laboratories
  • Eve Chapel
  • Facilities and Operations Building
  • Force Advanced Technology Center
  • Hawthorn Building
  • Holtzinger Building
  • Kazmaier Family Building
  • Larch House
  • Maple Residence Hall
  • Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts
    • MacLanahan Gallery
    • Sheetz Gallery
    • Titelman Study (not “Titleman Lounge”)
    • Wolf Kuhn Theatre
  • Oak Residence Hall
  • Penn Building
  • Penn State Bookstore
  • Pine Building
  • Poplar Building
  • Port-Sky Café
    • Creekside Room
    • Mountain View Room
    • Fireside Room
  • Rider Building
  • Science Building
  • Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (not “Sheetz Downtown” or “SCEE”)
  • Sheetz Family Health Center
  • Slep Student Center
    • Fireside Lounge
    • Pond View Lounge
  • Smith Building
  • Spruce Residence Hall