

Honors House at Eames Hall A Litttle History of Eames Hall Common Areas Lounge Policy for Non-Eames Residents House Activities How to sign up The Honors House - Opened Fall 2008 The only exclusive honors residence among Massachusetts public college and university campuses The Honors House at Eames Hall represents a departure from traditional college dormitories. Modeled on the Harvard University House System, the Honors House is designed to integrate academic and enrichment activities seamlessly into residential life. The Honors House at Eames Hall is the only residential hall dedicated entirely to students enrolled in the Honors Program across all Massachusetts public college and university campuses. A Faculty in Residence will live in the house to act as resident mentor for students and to host a series of events. Honors Affiliated Faculty will be a regular presence in the house, offering activities designed to enhance faculty-student connections and promote interdisciplinary thinking, problem solving and communication. In addition, a traditional Resident Director and Resident Assistants will be available to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the house. top A History of Eames Hall Eames is a lovely residence hall built in the 1930s and underwent a thorough facelift for Fall 2008. Eames is located on the UMass Lowell North campus, adjacent to Lydon Library with easy transportation to UMass Lowell South and UMass Lowell East and the shuttle bus stopping right outside. Eames houses both male and female students. All rooms in Eames have sinks. Tunnels lead to other UMass Lowell North buildings with secure access to the residence hall. top Common Areas Large common areas in the lower level include Library with fireplace Large HDTV-media area with comfortable seating for lounging and film series Computer and Internet access Small group meeting areas Recreation areas. The Honors Program offers our students a common space for studying, relaxing, and meeting with other students. The basement lounge of Eames Hall, the Honors dorm, is now accessible to all Honors students during restricted hours. Study, collaborate on class projects, or just stop by to relax and catch up with friends. top Commonwealth Honors Lounge Extended Access Policy: During the following hours, beginning on September 8, 2010, all members of the UMass Lowell Commonwealth Honors programs will have access to the Honors Lounge in the basement of Eames Hall: Sunday: noon to 11:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday: No Access Any student who is not a resident of Eames must be a guest of a resident of Eames to be on the residential floors (including the first floor). Non-residents of Eames in the building prior to 7:00 p.m. who wish to be on a residential floor must sign in at the security desk at 7:00 p.m. Non-residents of Eames who wish to remain in the building after hours must be signed into the building by a resident. Hosts of guests and guests must adhere to the Residence Hall Guest policy as stated in the Resident Student Handbook. Students found abusing these privileges will have their access revoked for up to one semester for the first violation and permanently if successive violations occur. The Office of Residence Life and the Commonwealth Honors program reserve the right to suspend non-Eames resident access at anytime. top House Activities The Honors House provides the perfect venue for a host of enriching activities. Field Trips: The House will be the organizational center for culturally enriching excursions to plays, tours, concerts and points of interest. Activities will be open to all students enrolled in the UMass Lowell Honors Program. top Sign Up Now! Current resident honors students whose housing deposits are received by March 10, 2011, have first priority. Students whose housing deposits are received after all rooms have been assigned will be wait-listed. New students must be accepted to the UMass Lowell Honors Program with Academic Agreements completed prior to assignment to Eames. For admission criteria, call 978-934-2797. top Questions? Contact: Elizabeth Donaghey UMass Lowell Honors Program Coordinator 978-934-2921 or Residence Life Housing Office 978-934-5160

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