Department of Residence

Noehren was constructed in 1967. It has thirteen houses, named after Greek gods. Noehren accommodates 320 women and 300 men.

Typical Room Dimensions

Room dimensions: 10' x 14' x 8'1"
Closet size: 2' x 4'
Bed size: 36.5" x 80" 
Other furnishings provided: Desks, dresser, sink

New for Fall 2013

Music Learning Community:  The music learning community's  philosophy is to promote an understanding of music as a universal language.  The community will support students in their development of an appreciation of music in a culturally diverse world.  Students living in this community will participate in activities to prepare them for productive lives as teachers, performers, composers, scholars, and citizens.  First year students living this community will be enrolled in at least one academic course with their housemates in Artemis house.

New for Fall 2014

Biology Learning Community:  Our biology students are the next generation of scientists, researchers, health professionals, teachers and leaders. The Department of Biology has a unique program that offers students the opportunity to study a vast assortment of subjects: prairie plants and animals; ecology; biotechnology; the effects of herbicides and pesticides on human health; genetic diversity in various organisms; plant and animal morphology; animal and plant diseases; and aquatic to xicology. And these are but a sample! Students are mentored by award winning teaching faculty who are also nationally and internationally known for their scholarship.