Carthage Campus Virtual Tour

Carthage is a private college of the liberal arts and sciences, affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Carthage was founded in 1847 and is located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Carthage's picturesque campus on the Lake Michigan shore is home to approximately 2,500 full-time and 900 part-time students.

Carthage awards the Bachelor of Arts degree to majors in more than 40 subject areas, as well as a Master of Education degree. Carthage also hosts the joint Executive MBA and Master of Social Work degrees awarded by Loyola University in Chicago. The Carthage faculty comprises nearly 150 scholars, 90 percent of whom hold the doctorate or other terminal degree in their field.

Please click on a building in the map below to learn more about Carthage and its facilities.

  • Opened: 2004
  • Square Footage: 29,000
  • Dining: Starbucks

In 2004, the College transformed the north wing of the David A. Straz Jr. Center, which formerly housed the College's library, into the A.W. Clausen Center for World Business. The Clausen Center prepares students for today’s global economy. It houses classrooms; offices for the business, economics, political science and computer science faculty; and conference rooms where faculty, students and staff meet with visiting international business leaders.

  • Opened: 1966
  • Renovations: 1966-1967, 2000, 2002, 2004-2006
  • Seating Capacity: 1,660
  • Sports: Football, Soccer (MW), Track and Field (MW)

Art Keller Field is home to Carthage's football, men's and women's soccer, and men's and women's track teams. The first football game was played against Illinois Wesleyan University on November 6, 1965. In November 1975, the field was named for football coach Art Keller, who led the Red Men to 177 victories between 1952-82. Progressive renovations were made to the field, which include new metal and molded-plastic bleachers, lights, a new press box, state-of-the-art AstroPlay surface, the Tau Sigma Chi fraternity scoreboard, and the Delta Omega Nu fraternity gate entrance.

  • Opened: 1967
  • Renovations: early 1990s, 2000
  • Left Field: 335ft
  • Center Field: 400ft
  • Right Field: 335ft
  • Seating Capacity: 600

The baseball field has been part of campus since 1967. Permanent fencing, hitting cages and dugouts were added in the early 1990s. It features bleacher seating with molded plastic seat backs, with wheelchair access, and an infield tarpaulin added in 2000. A drainage and irrigation system was added in 2002. Future plans call for installation of lights, a pressbox, and a plaza-type entrance.

  • Opened: 1961
  • Square Footage: 129,000
  • Seating capicity:
    • Wartburg Theatre: 600
    • Studio Theatre: 40

Situated north of Lentz Hall, the Straz Center houses lecture rooms and laboratories for the science departments, a greenhouse, and additional classroom facilities and faculty offices throughout three floors. The building also includes the Wartburg Auditorium on the main level and the Studio Theatre and costume shop located on the lower level. Additional classroom facilities are located in the lower level of the south wing.

  • Opened: 1988
  • Seating capacity: 40

Situated in a grove of trees across from Lentz Hall, this charming chapel may be used by individuals or small groups for private meditation, and also is home to Eucharist and prayer services. The chapel is adorned with a Greek cross fashioned by liturgical artist Eugene Potente, Jr. Stones that form that alter were taken from the steps of the old Main building at the College's former Illinois campus.

  • Opened: 2002
  • Square Footage: 65,000
  • Seating Capacity:
    • Niemann Theatre: 75
  • Dining: Freshens Yogurt, Einstein Bros. Bagels

Hedberg Library is a state-of-the-art facility uniting traditional print, electronic, and multimedia information resources. The structure boasts a carefully selected 150,000-volume collection of books, periodicals, video recordings, microforms, electronic databases, compact discs, and other educational resources. The library houses academic computing services; the Bleeke Research Center, the Franklin I. and Irene List Saemann Curriculum Resources Centers, and the Staubitz Archives; the Fess Information Commons; the Benard Writing Center; the Fritsch Classroom and other electronic classrooms, the Neimann Media Theatre, a media and technology suite for video and audio production and presentations; individual and small group study rooms; nearly 500 wired and more than 75 wireless network data ports and Donna bytes, a 24-hour cyber-cafe. The Library is named for Donald. D. Hedberg, '50, Carthage Trustee and philanthropist, who presented the college with a major lead gift to begin construction of this facility.

  • Opened: 1971
  • Renovations: 1972-1975, 2004-2007
  • Square Footage: 60,000

Constructed in two wings, the facility provides classrooms, practice areas, teaching studios, a recital hall, an art gallery, and faculty offices for both the music and the art departments, as well as several other departments in the humanities. The building is part of the larger Religion/Arts Center complex, which includes A.F. Siebert Chapel.

  • Dedicated: 1996

The kissing rock, situated in the Evergreen Walk, is a symbolic icon for school and team spirit. Fraternities and sororities have repainted the rock with permission many times, with their Greek letters and school colors. The kissing rock has even been host to a student marriage.

  • Opened: 1965
  • Square Footage: 110,000

This four-story building, which overlooks Lake Michigan, houses the Admissions Office, Business Office, Office of College and Alumni Relations, Office of the President, Career Services, Registrar's Office, Adult Education, conference-seminar rooms, administrative and faculty offices, and classrooms. The building is named for the Rev. Dr. Harold Lentz, fifteenth president of the College, who served from 1952 to 1976. He courageously led the College during its crucial transition from Carthage, Ill., to Kenosha, Wis., which enabled the college to flourish.

  • Opened: 2007
  • Seating Capacity: 40

In the midst of collegiate life, the Joan C. Potente Chapel provides an oasis for nurturing the spirit. Reflection, meditation, prayer and worship can restore balance and provide inspiration in the lives of those who come here. This charming chapel may be used by individuals or small groups for private meditation. Gene Potente is a nationally respected liturgical designer, who ran his business for decades here in Kenosha. Gene designed this chapel with special love because it was his surprise gift to Joan.

  • Dedicated: 1997

Lincoln-Hay statues were added to honor President Abraham Lincoln and John Hay, who was a private secretary to Lincoln in the White House and was Secretary of State for President William MicKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Before his election as president, Lincoln served on Carthage's board of Trustees. John Hay attended Carthage's preparatory school.

  • Opened: 1975
  • Square Footage: 35,000
  • Seating Capacity: 1,800
    • Upper Chapel: 100

Situated in the center of the Carthage campus, A. F. Siebert Chapel provides a beautiful setting for the College's religious life programs. It is the site of the weekly worship services, and is the gathering place for important events such as the Carthage Christmas Festival, Honors Convocations, Baccalaureate service; and concerts by renowned musical ensembles, such as the Juliard String Quartet, and the Waverly Consort. The chapel includes the magnificent, four-manual Fritsch Memorial Pipe organ, as well as a smaller, 80-seat meditation chapel, and offices for the Dean of the Chapel, Director of Choral Activities, and the Catholic Campus Minister. Siebert Chapel is part of the larger Religion/Arts Center complex, which includes the H.F. Johnson Arts Center.

  • Opened: 1999
  • Square Acreage: 9
  • Seating Capacity: 250

This $1.3 million tennis center features ten hard surface tennis courts, six of which are lighted; two stadium courts; an observation deck; and a clubhouse, which houses locker rooms, restrooms, team meeting space, and a juice bar. The Smeds Tennis Center is home to the southeastern Wisconsin Men's Professional Tennis Futures, one of only 30 USTA Tournaments of its kind in the country.

  • Opened: 1997
  • Left Field: 190ft
  • Center Field: 220ft
  • Right Field: 190ft

The softball diamond, located on the campus' northwest corner, was first used on April 5, 1997 for a game with Millikin University. It features permanent fencing, hitting cages and dugouts; bleacher seating with wheelchair access, and an infield tarpaulin. Prior to 1997, the Lady Reds softball team played in various Kenosha city parks, including Columbus Park and Poerio Park.

  • Opened: 2011

The 46,000-square-foot new student union is home to four new dining options, Jamba Juice, World of Wings, Baja Fresh, and Seattle's Best Coffee; a 200-seat theatre; the expanded Barnes and Noble bookstore; various entertainment options; a student living room; and an observation deck that overlooks Art Keller Field. There is also the Corner Store, a convenience store where students can purchase small necessities. Taking place of the Siedemann Natatorium, the Student Union offers the Carthage community a place to meet and relax that is of the same high quality as the rest of the campus.

  • Opened: 2001
  • Square Footage: 156,000
  • Seating Capacity:
    • Fieldhouse: 4,500
    • Aquatic Center: 334
  • Sports: Indoor Track and Field (MW); Swimming (MW)

Tarble Arena houses games and practices for men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s volleyball and women’s volleyball. The facility features a parquet floor, arena seating for 2,385 fans with all red seats and theatre-style chairs on the west side, a giant video board, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment. The video board and the ability to darken the house during pre-game introductions add a level of excitement unique to NCAA Division III arenas. Tarble Arena also features an exercise physiology/athletic training rehabilitation laboratory, classroom space, seven locker rooms, coaches’ offices, a conference center, the Dale Golf Center indoor golf practice facility, and the Marconi Athletic Strength Training Center.

  • Opened: 2001
  • Square Footage: 156,000
  • Seating Capacity:
    • Fieldhouse: 4,500
    • Aquatic Center: 334
  • Sports: Indoor Track and Field (MW); Swimming (MW)

The N.E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center (TARC) houses the Koenitzer Aquatic Center, which features a 250-yard-by-40-meter, 16-lane swimming pool; the 5,000-square-foot Semler Health and Fitness Center; the McNamara baseball and softball practice area; the Snap-on Ace Climbing Wall; a 200-meter indoor track; the Karstetter Racquetball Courts; the Jon Swift Sports Medicine Center; an aerobics area; multipurpose courts for basketball, volleyball and tennis; locker rooms; and the Postelwaite Press Box. Offices for the athletic staff include the Cornog Swimming Coaches’ Office, the Lyons Volleyball Coach’s Office, and the Art Keller Football Coach’s office. The fieldhouse is home to Commencement ceremonies and other special events on campus, including concerts. Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Bob Dylan, O.A.R. and the Fray have performed in the field house.

  • Opened: 1961
  • Renovation: 1986
  • Square Footage: 62,700
  • Seating Capacity:
    • Jockey Room: 600
    • Room 128: 400
    • Cafeteria: 550
    • WOH's Place: 190
  • Dining: Sub Connection, Freschens Pizza, Sunset Strips

The Todd Wehr Center Stands in the Middle of the Student residential area. This facility, which benefits the extracurricular life of Carthage students, contains the campus cafeterias and Sodexho Dining Services, a food court, student mailboxes, television and study lounges, as well as a suite of multipurpose rooms. The facility is host to a variety of dances, performances, cabaret events, and other recreational events presented for the enrichment of student life at Carthage. The TWC also features WOH's Places, which has numerous TV's and recreational games, and food service.

  • President: F. Gregory Campbell
  • 18th President
  • Time Served in Office 1987-Present
  • First Lady Barbara Campbell

Also known as the Home of the President, it was built as the family home of the President of the College in the early 1960s. The building was a gift of the people of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockford, Illinois. Recently renovated, the building was named 'Trinity House' in honor of the College's decades-long relationship with the congregation. The College rededicated Trinity House during Homecoming weekend in October 2003.

  • Number of Residents: 322
    • Doubles: 143
    • Triples: 2
    • Quads: 2
    • Suites: 8
  • Four Floors
  • One Lounge per Floor
  • Greek Life: Chi Omega, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Beta Phi Epsilon

Henry Denhart Residence Hall is a co-ed residence hall that includes suite-style rooms similar to the suites in Johnson Hall. The residents work hard to establish a personal touch of identity and personality in their new home away from home. Walden floor is a self-governing floor. A Large courtyard is located behind the building, which features a sand volleyball court. Denhart Hall is known for sponsoring 'Denhart Days' a time for students to take a break from their academic work and relax during the spring term. The building is named for Henry Denhart, an early Carthage Trustee and significant benefactor.

  • Number of Residents: 319
    • Doubles: 141
    • Triplets: 1
    • Quads: 3
    • Suites: 6
  • Four Floors
  • One Lounge Per Floor
  • Greek Life: Delta Upsilon, Tau Delta Psi, Phi Kappa Sigma, Alpha Chi

Joseph Johnson Residence Hall is a co-ed hall that includes two study intensive wings. The terrace level was renovated in 2001 and now includes suite style rooms. The campus security is located on the terrace level. A large courtyard is located behind the building. Johnson Hall is known for its annual 'Haunted Halls' competition, which takes place each year around Halloween. The residents of each wing decorate their floor to represent the hall theme. During the event, students tour the 'creepy crypt' and cast their ballots. The building is named for Joseph Johnson, a founder and former chairman of the board of Snap-on, Inc.

  • Opened: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
  • Number of Residents: 76
  • Four Floors
  • One Lounge per Floor

The Oaks is an apartment-style, residence hall cluster that will ultimately include six villas, each containing 60 single-room and 10 shared-room apartments. The Oaks offers stunning views of Lake Michigan, and features private rooms and baths in suite arrangements, with common lounge areas for each floor. Each lounge contain a 40-inch plasma TV, a meeting area and a kitchenette.

  • Number of Residents: 313
    • Doubles: 135
    • Triples: 1
  • Four Floors
  • One Lounge per Floor
  • Greek Life: Delta Omega Nu, Kappa Phi Eta, Tau Sigma Phi, Tau Sigma Chi

Madrigrano Hall residents say that their hall identity centers on friendship and community. The residents of each floor have established close ties and frequently contribute to the Carthage community as a whole. Hall Activities include pumpkin carving for Halloween, intramural teams, food-drives and 'adopting' a family in need for Christmas. During the fall and spring, volleyball on the Madrigrano Hall terrace is a popular pasttime. Madrigrano Residence Hall offers co-ed housing. The Terrace level is home to student advisers, The Current, a student-run newspaper, Driftwood, the student-run yearbook, and Centrique, a student literature and arts magazine.

  • Number of Residents: 26
  • One Floor
  • One Lounge

Swenson Hall is Carthage's all-male residence hall. Swenson Hall houses approximately 26 students, in 13 rooms, eight of which are equipped with private bathrooms. Its size creates a close-knit community where students immediately feel at home.

  • Number of Residents: 236
    • Single Rooms: 6
    • Doubles: 102
    • Suites: 8
  • Four Floors
  • One Lounge per Floor
  • Greek Life: Pi Theta, Sigma Alpha Chi

Pat Tarble Residence Hall is Carthage's all-female residence hall. It houses sororities and includes some study-intensive wings. Many of the rooms overlook Lake Michigan, while others offer suite-style accommodations. End of the semester 'stress relieving' programs are a favorite, as is the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Week. The women of Tarble quickly develop a strong bond, growing as individuals and as a community. The hall is named for Mrs. Pat Tarble, who, along with her husband Newton A. Tarble, was a generous donor to the College.

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