Fiercely loyal residents who revel in their annual toga party

When you stroll into the front doors of Hinderlie Hall, get ready to be greeted by a group of students just sitting around chatting about the day, their favorite television shows (Lost and Greys Anatomy are favorites) and ready to welcome anyone who walks in into the conversation.

"There's really an energetic, family feel to this hall," said Kari Van Nostran, a senior and resident advisor in the hall. 

Van Nostran, pictured here, also noted that so many students leave their doors open for anyone to drop in and chat, that it may take awhile to get back to your own room.

"Hinderlie is a place where the judgement isn't there," she said. "It's a place where you are welcomed and you can be yourself." 

Hinderlie is situated on the edge of a hill overlooking Foss Field.  An extremely short walk from Mary BakerRussell Music Center, and just up the hill from the Reike Science Center, the hall's location provides a nice mix of upper and lower campus life.  It draws students from the fine arts as well as science majors.

Residents of Hinderlie are fiercely loyal to their hall and revel in the hall's annual toga party, which includes music, games and creative ways of twisting bed sheets to create acceptable body coverings. 

The hall is four stories tall, with resident rooms on each floor including the south side of the basement, which is open to the hillside. Approximately 130 residents reside in Hinderlie.

Hinderlie Hall information

• There are 7 Resident Assistants in Hinderlie
• There are 4 floors with stair access only
• A variety of rooms are available including designed singles, doubles and a single with bath
• A fireplace is located in the main lounge
• Centralized laundry room
• A games area is available to residents
• Centralized study rooms are available
• Big Screen TV
• Annual Event: Toga Party and Halloween Haunted House!