Wilder Field, located on the north edge of campus, has been the site of athletic contests for a century. Since the spring of 1893, Wilder Field has been available for use by students, who had contributed $500 toward its purchase price at the time.

The field is named for Rev. William Henry Wilder, IWU's 5th president from 1888-98, and the first alumnus to head the university.

In 1937, ground was broken for a community stadium at Wilder Field. Funds for the project were obtained from the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal agency. Construction took four years at a cost of $200,000. The stadium, which seats 3,500 spectators, is used by the football, baseball, and men's and women's track teams.

The football team uses the original locker room space under the stadium for its pre-game meetings, and there is a "Titan Wall," which is signed by former IWU football players.

(300 East Kelsey Street)

> Back to Campus Map