The Pannill Center for Rhetoric and Communication places the College's central academic program in the physical center of campus. It presents a unique opportunity to leverage the success, reputation, and resources of the Rhetoric Program while building on the strengths of the undergraduate research program and the center for public history in the service of a truly distinctive academic experience, one that will enable every Hampden-Sydney student to graduate with skills that employers consistently seek:
the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in writing, speech, and multimodal forms; the ability to work and solve problems collaboratively with peers; and the ability and confidence to convey specialized knowledge to diverse audiences.
The Center comprises 11,500 square feet facing Chalgrove Lake, including three classrooms, the Rhetoric Studio, presentation practice rooms, a shared central space, and spaces where students will put their rhetorical skills into practice through Public History, Student Publications, and Undergraduate Research.
