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Nazarene Bible College

08/21/2008http://www.nbc.edu/about/location.php

Location

Location

The 43-acre campus is located on a hill northeast of Academy and Fountain Boulevards in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This fast growing area encompasses a population of 500,000 and is situated on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado Springs is the home of several military installations: the United States Air Force Academy, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base, and Fort Carson.

Over 100 Christian organizations have headquarters in Colorado Springs including Navigators, Young Life, International Students, Compassion International, Christian Booksellers Association, Focus on the Family, International Bible Society, the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

A number of Nazarene churches serve the people of this area and provide opportunities for Christian service.

The College Campus

The main levels of all classroom buildings, Strickland Chapel, Williamson Center, and Sanders Administration Building are accessible to the handicapped.

1) Strickland Chapel

Strickland Chapel and Conference Center, named in memory of Dr. Charles H. Strickland, founding president of Nazarene Bible College, was dedicated in September of 1995. Six classrooms surround the main auditorium.

2) The Apostles Court

The Apostles Court, the aesthetic center of the campus, is a circular amphitheater of walks, shrubbery, and lawns. At its center is a 90-foot bell tower and carillon. The tower was donated by Mr. and Mrs. David Ward, and the carillon was donated by Dr. Richard D. Urwiller.

3) Oliver Hall

Oliver Hall, named in honor of Dr. L. S. Oliver, second president of Nazarene Bible College, houses music studios, a recital hall, classrooms, nine faculty offices, and the Brand Center for Innovative Education. The Brand Center, named in honor of college benefactor, Bernice Brand, houses the Online Education and Information Technology offices.

4) Sanders Administration Building

Sanders Administration Building, named in honor of President Emeritus Hiram E. Sanders, houses the administrative offices and the Trimble Library. The library is named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trimble.

5) Powers Hall

Powers Hall, named in memory of Dr. Hardy C. Powers, houses a computer technology lab, four classrooms, eight faculty offices, and the Alliance for Ministry Education Office.

6) Leist Hall

Leist Hall, named in honor of Dr. J. F. Leist, educator and college benefactor, houses five classrooms and four faculty offices.

7) Williamson Center

Williamson Center, named in honor of Dr. and Mrs. G. B. Williamson, houses the Jarrette Aycock Prayer Chapel, Fireside Room, Alumni Room, student lounge, deli, bookstore, student government offices, and recreation room.