As longtime readers and supporters of NDQ know, we had our offices in Merrifield Hall on the campus of the University of North Dakota for nearly the entire history of the building. When the Quarterly finally decamped from Merrifield Hall, it was a sad day.

In light of our long history in Merrifield Hall on UND’s campus, we thought it would be appropriate to highlight a newly published book from our friends at The Digital Press at the University of North Dakota: Campus Building. Edited by Shilo Virginia Previti, Grant McMillan, and Samuel Amendolar, Campus Building is a celebration of Merrifield Hall on the campus of University of North Dakota. It brings together archival research, creative writing, interviews, and stunning photographs to tell the story of Merrifield Hall from the perspectives of students and faculty who spent so many hours learning, teaching, and experiencing the building over the years. These reflections and research are timely as Merrifield Hall is currently undergoing a massive overhaul which is forever change the character of its space. 

The book is pretty great and because it is free, I’d recommend grabbing a copy even if you’ve never been to UND, don’t think much about campus buildings, and don’t know or care what a Merrifield is.

Download a copy here or, if you like it, consider buying a paper copy.