UMass Lowell has announced the Honors House at Eames Hall, the only residence hall devoted entirely to Honors Students among Massachusetts public college and university campuses.
“This is a very exciting step for us,” says Prof. Doreen Arcus, director of the Honors Program. “The Honors House will deepen and enrich the academic experience way beyond the classroom.
“The fact that UMass Lowell is the only public campus in the Commonwealth to have a residence dedicated to honors students and one of only a handful nationwide to engage in faculty-in-residence education, sends an important message to our students about their own potential and our commitment to nurturing it."
The Honors House will introduce Faculty in Residence Education (FIRE) to the campus. A faculty member will reside in Eames Hall to mentor students, host gatherings and foster strong connections between students and faculty. Modeled on the Harvard University House system, the Honors House is designed to integrate academic and enrichment activities seamlessly into residential life.
Eames Hall will have a complete facelift before move-in day in September. The hall, which will house both male and female students, will include amenities such as a library with fireplace, delivery of daily newspapers, a media area for lounging and film series, small group meeting spaces and recreational areas.
Scheduled activities will include Twisted Tuesday, in which faculty members will offer informal presentations of a skill or interest outside their professional area. These presentations are intended to foster student–faculty connections. The resident faculty member will host occasional teas for students and faculty and there will be field trips to plays, tours, concerts and points of interest.
First priority in room assignment in the Honors House at Eames will go to returning honors students. New students must be accepted into the UML Honors program with academic agreements completed prior to assignment to Eames. Students whose housing deposits are received after all rooms have been assigned will be wait-listed.
For additional information, contact Elizabeth Donaghey, Honors Program coordinator, at 978-934-2921, or the Residence Life Housing Office at 978-934-5160.
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