Drake is a two-cubed structure with male and female residents separated into each. Drake is a popular hall with returning students. A large population of international students also reside here. Drake Hall is conveniently located close to Whitney Center, the Eagle Recreational Center, and Murphy Library. The community council sponsors a variety of campus wide events throughout the year including the annual "Drake-Ula" Halloween dance and "DRAKO", their personalized version of bingo. Drake is a popular hall with returning students. Drake also houses a good number of international students, creating an amazing cultural experience for all students.
Drake Hall is named after Alice Drake, the Director of the Elementary Education program from1931-1962. She taught "rural education" and in 1940 became the chairperson. Drake Hall became co-ed in 1972 and was one of the original halls to do so. The hall was originally designed for occupancy for men or women, depending on enrollment.
Most student rooms are double occupancy with room dimensions 15’6” long x 11’6” wide x 8’ high. Drake Hall has 1 to 3 triple rooms per cube also available to students. These rooms are approximately 20' long x 10'8" wide. This can vary on location in the building. Included in each room are two desks, dressers, beds, mini-fridge, bookshelves, cable cord, recycling bag, trash bin, and recycling bin. Triple rooms have an additional bed, dresser, desk, and mini-fridge.
In addition to student rooms, Drake Hall has general use spaces for residents to use. There is a TV lounge area, game room, group study, Sauna, computer lab, and coffee house/study area. Also, on each floor there is a study. For more information on the studies, accessible rooms, and rooms that significantly vary from typical rooms, please see the FAQ page.
Other amenities include high speed internet, cable television hookups, local phone service, on-site laundry facilities, and wireless internet throughout the hall.
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Drake Hall offers many resources at the Front Desk. Residents can check-out equipment, kitchen supplies, movies, and various other items. Residents can also buy pizzas and stamps.
Drake Hall is open during the academic year. Drake may be open for Thanksgiving and Spring breaks depending on student housing needs. Students can stay during J-Term for additional fees.
If you have any more questions, feel free to call the Drake Front Desk, Drake Hall Director, or the Office of Residence Life.
Drake Front Desk: 789-2200
Drake Hall Director: 785-8084
Office of Residence Life: 785-8075 |
