History: Carnahan Hall is the oldest building on campus, originally constructed in 1901 as a science building. Since 1979, the building has been used as a Social Science and History Hall.  Recently the building was closed for four years for a complete interior renovation and reopened in the fall of 1998. At that time, the 22,000 square foot building was named after congressman and US ambassador Albert Carnahan.  Albert was a Southeast alum and father to the late Governor Mel Carnahan. 

Building Use: The College of Liberal Arts departments of History and Political Science, Philosophy, and Religion are housed in Carnahan Hall. The History Department’s curriculum covers many areas of United States, international and ancient history.  A very unique program offered at Southeast is the historic preservation program. This nationally recognized academic program is one of only eight such undergraduate programs in the United States. The broad term “historic preservation” is used to describe activities that promote the protection and continued use of buildings and their environment.  

Fun Fact: The Social Science Building was the first major classroom building on campus. It formerly housed a chapel inside which was used for daily prayer.

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