Gibson Hall
Coordinator for Residence Education Welcome Letter
Hello and Welcome to Gibson Hall!
Here at the University of Arkansas, we are committed to offering our residents and neighbors the best on-campus experience possible. You'll find that each of our residence halls is just as unique as the people who call them home each year. Gibson Hall is no exception to this.
First built in 1937, Gibson Hall (formerly Razorback Hall) has been standing proudly at the top of Dickson Street for nearly 70 years. Because of the geographic convenience of living atop "The Hill," Gibson residents have long enjoyed living only a short walk from our door to their classes in Science & Engineering, Bell, Physics, Kimpel, and Walton College of Business to name a few. Our location also puts us closest to the Arkansas Union, Brough Dining Hall and the Fine Arts Building. Such proximity has allowed for Gibson residents to attend their clubs' weekly meeting at the Union, grab a quick bite to eat and take in a performance at the University Theater all within a very short walking distance.
Our building offers its own TV lounge and study hall in addition to our free community laundry room. The Gibson kitchen is also available to residents. We have wi-fi in our common areas and a community printer at the front desk that you can access from your room's computer. While Gibson is one of the oldest buildings on campus, its programs and traditions are also some of the best around. As one of Gibson's female-only residents, you'll have no problem getting involved with the leadership opportunities specific to this community, and you'll benefit from our staff's efforts, along with our campus partners, to provide meaningful opportunities to better your health, social and professional life, too. We have also enjoyed being greatly involved in all Homecoming events each year, and were crowned the overall Homecoming Champion in 2006. Gibson Hall also earned the title of Residence Hall of the Year in 2006 for the efforts of the staff, senate, and community to enrich one-another's lives throughout the whole year.
We expect all of our residents to uphold the Principles of the University. The five ideals are Integrity, Mutual Respect, Inquiry, Citizenship and Connection. We believe that these ideals are the foundation for creating a successful residential and campus community and that they are integral to the Gibson Hall experience.
So whether you are looking for a home with a rich campus tradition, strong community, great neighbors or just one of the shortest walks to class each morning, you need to look no further than Gibson Hall.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michael Seals
Gibson Hall Coordinator for Residence Education
