In 1971, the John Houghton Harris Dining Hall was closed, as were all other cafeterias, when the Roy Grier Bostwick Memorial Dining Hall opened in the University Center. In 1972-'73, the first floor lounge was divided into several sections, and the former dining hall was converted to a recreation room and two television rooms.

In 1985, Swartz Hall housed 172 men and 270 women.