astronomy

William H. Coleman Hall

William H. Coleman Hall is a astronomy topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand William H. Coleman Hall rather than just read about it. In short: Coleman Hall, previously known as the William H. Coleman Hospital for Women, served as one of the early medical facilities on the IU Medical Center for medical students attending the Indiana University School of Medicine.

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Reference excerpt

Coleman Hall, previously known as the William H. Coleman Hospital for Women, served as one of the early medical facilities on the IU Medical Center for medical students attending the Indiana University School of Medicine. Coleman Hospital specialized in women's health with early advances in obstetrics and gynecology for medical education in Indianapolis, while providing Indianapolis residents specialized care. Coleman Hall transitioned from a healthcare institution to an academic center, furthering the School of Medicine's objective of providing quality medical education. Coleman Hall is located on the western side of the IUPUI campus with many other early medical facilities including Robert W. Long Hall, Fesler Hall, Willis D. Gatch Hall, Emerson Hall, and some newer structures like the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute.

History

William H. Coleman Hospital Coleman Hall was constructed in 1927 and designed by Robert Frost Daggett as the William H. Coleman Hospital for Women. The construction of Coleman Hospital was made possible by philanthropic support from the Indiana state legislature. Coleman Hospital was the third hospital constructed for the Indiana University Medical Center and was dedicated for obstetrics services. Reluctance over obstetrics care in the 1920s stemmed from ongoing conversations regarding to social concerns about reproduction. Long Hospital had a small obstetrics department, but a growth in demand during the early 1920s for specialized maternal care led to the need for a larger obstetrics facility. In 1924, William H. Coleman donated $250,000 for the construction a healthcare facility dedicated to maternal health and obstetrics in memory of his stepdaughter, Suemma Coleman Atkins. Indiana University was selected so the new Coleman Hospital could function as a teaching hospital and train future obstetrics professionals. In 1926, Coleman gave Indiana University property space and funding to begin the construction of the hospital. The Coleman Hospital for Women was officially dedicated on October 20, 1927. In 1934, Willis Dew Gatch, Dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine, approved the usage of money to repair the infrastructure of Coleman Hospital.

Coleman Hall In 1973, the Coleman Hospital was officially shuttered and transitioned to an academic space for the Indiana University School of Medicine due to the completion of the new Indiana University Health University Hospital. In April 1978, the Indiana General Assembly approved $1.2 million in funding for the repair and rehabilitation of Coleman Hospital. In 1979, the obstetrics and gynecology services moved to the new University Hospital, and the Coleman building was adapted to accommodate the School of Allied Health. In 1981, Indiana University officially changed the name of William H. Coleman Hospital to Coleman Hall. In 2004, Coleman Hall was renovated by Mussett, Nicholas & Associates, Inc. In 2007, Indiana University erected a historic marker outside Coleman Hall to commemorate its impact on the history of Indianapolis healthcare, women’s healthcare, and its contribution to the IU School of Medicine.

See also Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Public Art Collection List of hospitals in Indianapolis § Defunct

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with William H. Coleman Hall

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what William H. Coleman Hall claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In astronomy, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to William H. Coleman Hall before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about William H. Coleman Hall ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of William H. Coleman Hall

In research: William H. Coleman Hall appears in astronomy research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses William H. Coleman Hall in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: William H. Coleman Hall is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 1927 establishments in Indiana, Buildings and structures completed in 1927, Buildings and structures in Indianapolis, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for William H. Coleman Hall outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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