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Donnelly HallSheahan Hall, the first residence hall, opened in 1962.

It was named for Monsignor J. F. Sheahan ( pastor of St. Peter's Church, Poughkeepsie ) without whom the Marist Brothers might not have been able to purchase the Bech Estate that now comprises the entire south campus area.

It was quickly followed by Leo Hall in 1963 and Champagnat Hall in 1965.

They were named for Brother Leo Brouiletter ( Provincial of the Marist Brothers, 1921 – 1930 ) and Saint Marcellin Champagnat respectively.

Donnelly Hall ( named for Brother Nilus Donnelly, who supervised construction of the 12 major campus facilities built by the Brothers ), a dormitory at the time, was built in 1962 by the brothers themselves.