USAFA Class of 1973

Polaris Hall

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For those who haven’t been “on campus” lately, there’s a striking new structure on the west side, between the Chapel and Arnold Hall.  Designated Polaris Hall, it will house the Academy’s Center for Character and Leadership Development (CCLD).   Appearing as a huge vertical stabilizer as you approach from the east, it’s topped by a 105-foot glass and steel tower angled to point at it’s namesake North Star.  The angled tower structure includes 966 panes of glass that is nearly two inches thick.  Architects Skidmore Owings & Merrill,LLP (SOM), designed it to be an iconic structure second only to the Cadet Chapel.

While not open to the public on a daily basis,  arrangements for visiting Polaris Hall can be made by contacting Julie Imada, editor of the Journal of Character and Leadership Integration.
Polaris Hall Key to NCLS 2017
The Illustrious Class Visits CCLD Jun 2016
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  • Home Page
    • Contact Us
  • 50th Reunion
  • Book Project
    • Overview
    • Living the Core Values >
      • Integrity First
      • Service Before Self
      • Excellence in All that We Do
    • Leaders of Character Over the Years
  • Class of '73 Today
    • Why the "Illustrious Class"
    • Illustrious Class Today
    • '73 Expanded Class News
    • 50th Class Gift >
      • Plan for your Legacy
    • Legacy Class Updates
    • '73 & NCLS >
      • A Look Back
  • Gone But Not Forgotten
  • Class of '73 Fellowship
    • Squadron Gatherings
    • Front Range Gatherings
    • Nationwide Class Luncheon Tour
  • The Formative Years
    • June Week
    • Second Class Year
    • Dodos
  • Officer and Sq Contact Info
    • Squadron Contacts
    • Class Officers >
      • Class Officer Meetings
    • Stay Connected or Reconnect