For even more background, read Lincoln Hall at the University of Illinois,

“A meticulously researched story of the planning, construction, dedication and evolution of the historic classroom building on the UI Quad. . . . Hoffmann’s book makes clear that … Lincoln Hall is a wondrous collection of art and architecture, as well as a unique tribute to Illinois’ most favorite son.”–The News-Gazette

“Architecture, let’s face it, has a serious diversity problem. Statistics are hard to come by, but estimates indicate that 10 percent to 15 percent of the 110,000 registered architects in the United States are women, and about 1 percent to 2 percent are people of color. . . . Another factor keeping women and people of color from making it as architects is straight up sexism and racism in the workplace. Kathryn H. Anthony, author of  Designing for Diversity: Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in the Architectural Profession, interviewed more than 400 architects nationwide and found that almost half of them had personally experienced either gender or race discrimination at the architecture firm where they worked.”