Hanselman Hall
Hanselman Hall, home to about 185 first-year students, was built in 1953 and named after the College’s 17th president, Rev. Joseph F. Hanselman, S.J., who served as president from 1901–1906. Hanselman is home to the First-Year Program (FYP), the college’s residential living and learning community.
There are six Residence Assistants (RAs) and one Head Resident Assistant (HRA) in Hanselman, as well as five First-Year Program Mentors, the only upperclassmen living in this residence hall. Residence Life in Hanselman encourages FYP’s theme, “How then shall we live?” Hanselman House Council of elected students organizes service projects and sponsors dance parties, while other events such as the Hanselman Coffeehouse featuring musical performances, create a community within the building. Additionally, an ice-cream social with members of the FYP faculty is held at the beginning of each academic year.
The Hanselman common lounge, kitchen, and study spaces, renovated in 2006, contain a big screen TV, DVD/VCR player, a projection screen, and an antique piano. Also in the basement is the laundry facility and a common kitchen equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, and stove for cooking meals. In addition, the study space is adjoined by a satellite faculty office where college faculty can meet with students to foster the living-learning community.
Rooms are standard doubles, 12' x 18' with tiled floors. Every room has a window and fire-retardant drapes. Students each have one desk, desk chair, desk lamp, dresser, bookcase, and bed. The twin beds are extra long and "college size" sheets are recommended. As overhead lighting is not provided, students are encouraged to bring an extra non-halogen lamp.
Here is a floor plan for a typical room in Hanselman Hall. Click on floor plan for a large view.
