Every day during your first semester, I can promise you someone will throw an abbreviated word your way during normal conversation. To them, it’s just part of life here at Franklin College, but to you it sounds about as clear as German. Here is a “cheat sheet” to different abbreviations you will most definitely hear during your first year at Franklin College, and after reading this, you will be prepared.
JCFA- Johnson Center for the Fine Arts
RA- Resident Assistants
Sections- Johnson-Dietz residence halls (upperclassmen dorms)
Saga- Cafeteria/dining hall
Atrium- Large area outside Saga with glass windows
Hamilton- Library
Zeta- Zeta Tau Alpha
Pi Phi- Phi Beta Phi
Tri Delt- Delta Delta Delta
Phi Delt- Phi Delta Theta
Sig- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
KDR- Kappa Delta Rho
Chi- Lambda Chi Alpha
Teke- Tau Kappa Epsilon
Faught- Stewart “Red” Faught Stadium (football/soccer field)
Spurlock- Gymnasium
Barnes- Science building (directly in front of Saga)
Old Main- Social science, math, computing, and foreign language building
Rec Center- Fitness Center where you can go to shoot some hoops or exercise (directly beside JCFA)
Elsey- Freshmen residence hall located across the street from Saga
Hoover/Cline- Freshman residence hall located in the middle of campus by the library
Dietz Center- Professional development center and also upperclassmen dorm facility
LA 100- Leadership seminar required of all freshmen
ODI- Office of Diversity and Inclusion
OGE- Office of Global Education (plan study abroad trips, etc.)
BSU- Black Student Union
Griz Den- Events where students gather in a “cheer block” to support their fellow Grizzlies during athletic contests. These are put together by the Student Congress. During the year, each sport will get their own “Griz Den.”
Wymer Room- The basement of the Richardson Chapel (often used for classes)
“Great Room”- The large basement of Elsey where you can chill, study, watch TV, or play some pool
Branigin room- Large presentation room where New Student Registration was held
SAC- Student Activities Center (second floor of the Napolitan Student Center/Saga)
