Originally known as the Athletic Quadrangle, it was renamed in 2016 after Robert Malesardi, a member of the Class of 1945, pledged $20 million to the college.

[2] The quadrangle is located on a plateau above Dent Drive to the west.

The Freas Hall admissions building is beneath the plaza,[3] accessed from Dent Drive.

Vaughan Literature Building overlooks the quadrangle from the north, Bertrand Library and clocktower from the east,[4] and Coleman Hall from the south.

[1] Senior Sunsets and Commencements take place on the quad.