April 8, 1959, President Eastvold watches as Philip E. Hauge prepares to start the groundbreaking ceremony for the new administration building. Completed in 1960, it was originally called the Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building, but was later renamed to honor Hauge, a college employee from 1920 to 1976.
Tacoma Mayor Ben Hanson receives an honorary key to the Tacoma-Pierce Administration Building from President Seth Eastvold at the building's dedication on October 16, 1960.