Higbie Hall

Residence Halls

Higbie Hall, built in 1965 in honor of former University president Arthur C. Higbie, is a co-ed hall that houses 150 men and women. The hall staff consists of a resident director, four resident assistants, and a hall council consisting of a president, vice president/treasurer, secretary, four floor representatives and a food service representative.

Higbie Hall has a large open-area lobby on the main floor, with a big-screen television and couches. The lobby also has vending machines and student mailboxes. The resident director’s apartment is located in the west area of the building. A 24-hour resident-only access computer lab, equipped with a laser printer, is connected to the campus network.

Each room in the hall is network ready for computer usage and each residence halls is wireless. Network hookup is available for a fee-for-service, as well as fee-for-service cable television and a telephone jack. These charges are all included in the room rate charge. Each room is furnished with two twin-size beds, two desks and chairs, and open closets on each side of the room.

Laundry facilities, which are coin and card operated, are available on second and third floors. Each floor has a lounge with cable TV and a study area. A large kitchen is located on each floor. In each kitchen is a sink, stove, and microwave.

Higbie Hall is known for its programming events, such as Casino Night, hall cook-outs and movie nights.

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Staff
(Fall 2005)

I am originally from Howard, SD. I went to USF and received a BS in Wellness, then attended SDSU to earn my Masters in Sports Administration. I've been married to Darla for 7 1/2 years and have a beautiful 10 month old daughter named Ciara. I am also the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach.

Orion Thompson Resident Director

	Lee Payne 1st Floor RA
	I am from Cheyenne, Wyoming and this is my second year at DSU. I am majoring in Physical Education and I am minoring in Health. I play baseball for DSU and I am a catcher

	Katy Morton 2nd Floor RA
	I am from Rock Springs, WY which is about 2 hours north of Salt Lake City, UT and 13 hours from Madison. My major is Business Management and I should graduate in May of 2007. This is my second year being an RA and I also work at the DSU Bookstore.

	Luke Richarz 3rd Floor RA
	I am from Canistota, SD. I am currently a Junior at Dakota State University, majoring in Computer Information Systems. Some hobbies I enjoy include: watching movies, listening to music, playing pool, bowling and hanging out with my friends.

	Brett Mellem 4th Floor RA
	I am a sophomore at Dakota State University majoring in Business Education major from Irene, SD. I come from a rather large family of thirteen. I enjoy fishing, playing sports and weightlifting.