Campus Central Square
The Diag was originally just open land where farmers were allowed to graze sheep. Eventually, as more buildings were constructed, diagonal pathways were created by pedestrian traffic. The Diag, shown in 1880, shows how much had been created by that time. Today, it is anchored by a bronze Block “M” as a gift of the Class of 1953; it has weathered with age despite the admonition that walking on it would make you flunk a blue book exam. The Block M was renovated in 2019 after over 70 years of use.
The Diag has been the scene of candlelight vigils, political protests, musicians, fund raisers, and student activity booths and still serves as the central meeting spot on campus.
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The Diag on the Central Campus Tour