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Gillette House
Located on The Ingram Commons, Gillette House is residence for 220 first-year men and women living separately on floors 2-6. The Faculty Head of House lives in an apartment on the first floor. Also on the first floor is a large recreation room, a laundry, a seminar room, a kitchen and a break room with vending machines. The building has central air-conditioning.
Gillette House was built in 1963 and named for Frank E. Gillette, a trustee of Peabody College. Gillette House was completely renovated during the 2006-2007 academic year.
| Amenities include: | |
| Commodore Card access to building Central air-conditioning Free University cable television service Free University telephone service (local calls only, resident must provide onw telephone handset) Wireless campus network throughout the building Common kitchen facility with oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator/freezer |
Carpeted corridors Custodial service in common area baths and corridors Vending machines Elevator Free direct connection to campus computer network (ResNet) |
| Furnishings include: | |
| Lofted bed for each resident Desk for each resident Desk chair for each resident Chest with lockable drawer for each resident Dresser for each resident Closet for each resident Telephone connectin for each resident Data port for each resident (ResNet) Towel hooks for each resident |
Waste can for each room Recycle bin for each room Mirror for each room Window Blinds Tiled floors Overhead lighting |
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