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2. Schauffler Hall
3. Mikula-Frey Science Center
4. Tenzer Hall
5. Carma J. Rowe Science Hall
6. Hubbard Hall/McCann Center
7. Serrick Campus Center
8. Dana Hall
9. Schomburg Auditorium
10. Art Center / Women's Commission Art Gallery
11. Pilgrim Library
12. McReynolds Hall
13. Whitney Hall
14. Jacket Suites
15. Justin F. Coressel Stadium
17. Craig A. Rutter Field
18. St. John's UCC
19. Karl H. Weaner Community Center
20. McMaster Center
21. E. Stevens Dix Tennis Facility
22. Football Practice Fields
23. Matthew Winsper-Knobel Memorial Soccer Field
24. Soccer Practice Field
25. Sal Hench Softball Field
26. Maintenance Department
27. President's Home
28. Parking
29. George M. Smart Athletic Center
1. Defiance Hall
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2. Schauffler Hall
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3. Mikula-Frey Science Center / 4. Tenzer Hall / 5. Carma J. Rowe Science Center
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6. Hubbard Hall
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7. Serrick Campus Center
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8. Dana Hall / 9. Schomburg Auditorium / 10. Art Center (Women's Commission Art Gallery)
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11. Pilgrim Library
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12. McReynolds Hall
Please enjoy this student video tour of McReynolds Hall!
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13. Whitney Hall
Please enjoy this student video tour of Whitney Hall!
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14. Jacket Suites
Quad-style apartments for upperclassmen divided into three pods, each containing 4-5
individual apartment units. Each pod has a central lounge and study area, as well
as free-for-use washers and dryers for laundry. Jacket Suites have central air/heating
and high-speed internet.
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15. Justin F. Coressel Stadium / 16. Alumni Football Field
Justin F. Coressel Stadium is home to the Defiance College football team as well as
the men's and women's outdoor track & field programs. The stadium can sit up to 4,000
fans and is named in honor of long-time DC friend, supporter, and trustee Justin F.
Coressel. Coressel Stadium was completed in 1994 and contains locker rooms, a concession
stand, and a press box. An athletic training room is also located within the complex,
along with a team meeting facility, perfect for reviewing game film with full-color
projectors for diagramming offensive and defensive strategy. The facility received
an update in the summer of 2018, providing a newly-renovated locker room facility.
In addition, an eight-lane, all-weather track surrounds the playing field. Recently,
Coressel Stadium underwent an overhaul to install field turf to replace its original
natural grass surface.
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17. Craig A. Rutter Field
Craig A. Rutter field is home of the DC baseball program. Rutter Field sits in the
center of the athletics complex. The field features a unique crushed brick infield
with all grass baselines and a compacted limestone warning track that accents a Kentucky
Bluegrass and Perennial Rye outfield. All this is complemented by visiting and home
dugouts, bullpens, and the "Green Monster" in center field. In 2004, a press box was
added which provide the Yellow Jackets and their fans with an energetic, pre-game
atmosphere.
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18. St. John's UCC
Located next to campus to the north on Webster street, the St. John UCC church is
part of campus' spiritual life. It is often the location for special events such as
musical performances.
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19. Karl H. Weaner Center / 20. McMaster Center
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21. E. Stevens Dix Tennis Facility
The Dix tennis courts are home facility for the men's and women's tennis teams. In
the summer of 2012, the facility was renovated with a durable, crack-resistant surface.
The tennis courts are located east of the Weaner Center. In addition to the outdoor
tennis courts, the tennis programs have access to four indoor tennis courts located
in the Smart Center.
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22. Football Practice Fields
Spacious football practice fields are located to the east of the stadium to provide
additional space for training.
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23. Matthew Winsper-Knobel Memorial Soccer Field / 24. Soccer Practice Field
Winsper-Knobel field is the main competition facility for the men's and women's soccer
teams. The natural grass field is located just east of the Dix tennis facility and
Coressel Stadium. The field boasts a press tower with wireless internet access. In
addition to the main playing surface, athletes have access to a warm-up and practice
field located next to Winsper-Knobel Field.
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25. Sal Hench Softball Field
The Yellow Jacket softball team calls Sal Hench field home. The field was built in
1999-2000 in honor of long-time DC supporter Sal Hench. The field features on-field
bullpens as well as a two-story press box with concession stand, All-Conference "Wall
of Fame," and a full sound system. The outfield dimensions are 210 feet all around
with a 28-foot by 12 foot inning-by-inning scoreboard in right field which was added
in the spring of 2014. In the fall of 2016, the softball field received a a brand
new infield surface which was laser leveled and an improved Dura Edge classic infield
mix with red Pro Slide top dressing.
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26. Maintenance Department
The maintenance department is located behind the residence hall parking lot.
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27. President's Home
The DC president's home is located a few blocks south of campus. Occasionally, prestigious
events by-invitation-only are held here.
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28. Parking
Most visitors will park next to Serrick in the small lot off of Sessions Street.Street parking is also available on Sessions Street.A parking lot to the south of Dana Hall provides additional space.A stone parking lot just to the north of campus is another easy way to access campus.Parking is also available on the north side of Hubbard Hall.
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29. George M. Smart Athletic Center
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