Gjerset House, the Peace and Justice House and Women’s Center, was built in 1897 as a retirement home for Laur. Larsen, the first president of the college. Located at 405 High Street, it is named for Knut Gjerset (1865-1936), former professor of history and Norwegian, whose career at the college spanned the period 1902-36.

The Peace and Justice House is a meeting place for Global Concerns and Diversity groups, along with other student-led groups. The Women's Center provides an environment that enriches the academic, social, physical, and spiritual well-being of area women as well as recognizes the unique and powerful role of women in modern society. Working hand-in-hand with campus concerns groups, the Women's Center is committed to social justice and the promotion of diversity through programming and activities.