The Moench Building is one of Weber State University’s most storied facilities, built in 1891 with elegant pillars and distinctive architecture, it serves as the home of the College of Administrative Sciences. It is the longest-standing building on campus, despite initially being temporarily decommissioned in 1970.
Several renovations were completed over the course of the 20th century, with upgraded interiors and improvements to accessibility. Its furniture was also brought up to date, with couches and cushioned seats added for students looking to study inside. Plaques and information on the building’s history were also put on its walls.
The building’s namesake stems from Louis F. Moench, Weber State University’s first president from 1889-1902.
Administrative offices and classrooms, a bookstore and a community gym are some of the most notable features of the Moench Building. Its architectural style is diverse though, mainly neoclassical. This is shown on its red brick exterior and stately white columns, symbolizing Weber’s proud history.
The exterior is notably older looking compared to other buildings on campus. Meanwhile, its interior is new and several modern art sculptures are present, particularly in the lobby.
“I love going to my admin classes there, it’s really a highlight of my day. There’s so much history behind it,” student Kyle Blueman said.
The building has also hosted several major events this year, such as the annual festivity Weberpalooza, which pulls in students every spring. “I think that’s why a lot of students cherish the building, you know? It always has a lot of activity,” said James Rose, dean of the College of Administrative Sciences.
It is often a place students have stopped at even without having any classes there. “It’s not just a building you only notice when you have a class there. Everyone’s been to it for one reason or another,” Rose said.
While not quite on the same level as the Shepherd Union Building, the Moench Building is still an important part of campus culture. With its deep history, administrative relevance and hosting of annual festivities, it will be a key player on campus for the foreseeable future.
This article is a part of The Signpost’s April Fool’s 2026 issue and breaks the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics rule of seeking truth and reporting it, and has no verifiable or correct information. Although the Moench Building was built in 1891, it was demolished in 1970 and no longer exists, and the College of Administrative Sciences is also fictional.
