Hashinger
1632 Engel Road, Lawrence, Kansas
This main wall in the first-floor lobby of Hashinger Residence Hall is a chalkboard. The artist who oversaw the project in this video, "Postcards from Home," described the project this way:
"I like the idea of postcards because it deals with the big idea of 'home.' Where is home? For these residents, home is where they came from but they are also establishing a home at KU. Home is a big idea that everyone has individual ideas and feelings about. Drawing these ideas on the chalkboard creates an environment where the residents are able to share their personal and unique ideas within the larger community."
Generally somewhere between 20 and 50 students work intermittently on each chalk mural. Some students stay and work for several hours; others just drop in for a few minutes. Most residents get involved with the chalk mural because they see their friends participating and they want to join in.
It really becomes a community building activity.
It creates an open, comfortable environment where people can hang out and learn about each other.Here is a detail from one of the postcards:
 X  1-PERSON ROOM WITH SINK |
 X  2-PERSON ROOM WITH SINK |
 X  LARGE 2-PERSON ROOM WITH SINK |
Click each floor plan to expand the image and view room measurements. Room interior photographs available on photo gallery tab.
The title at the bottom of the floor plan is the description you see during room selection.
One of Hashinger Hall's floor lobbies.
Hashinger features a lofted bed with desk and dresser underneath.
Two-person room, Hashinger Hall.
Hashinger Hall two-person room
The resource center features computers, sheet music, art supplies and more.
The resource center features computers, printers, music and art supplies.
Looking at albums in the resource center.
The Studio Grill located in Hashinger Hall
The Studio is the coffee shop that's attached to Hashinger Hall
Hashinger Hall practice room
Hospital Ships performing in Hashinger theater
Studying in the theater
Hashinger Hall is located atop Daisy Hill just across from Daisy Hill Commons and just south of Mrs. E's Dining Center. In 2006, it was renovated to include a small theater, studio, rehearsal and performance space. It's room layouts are similar, featuring two-person rooms with a sink, and community baths.
Contributing to Academics
- Wireless internet
- Print your class assignments at the "print anywhere" stations in your hall
Your Room
- Lofted bed
- Extra-long twin mattress
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dresser
- Closet
- Sink with mirror
- Trash can
- Venetian blinds
Your Hall
- Located on Daisy Hill
- Two-person rooms with sink
- 370 coed residents
- Living rooms on each floor
- Free laundry
- Opened in 1962; Renovated 2006
Have Fun Here
- Painting room
- Textiles room
- Studio space
- Foosball (8th floor), game area (7th floor), Ping Pong (6th floor), air hockey (5th floor), pool table (4th floor), ARC and Black Box Theater (3rd floor), laundry and vending (2nd floor), dance studio and practice rooms (1st floor)
- Walking distance from other students on Daisy Hill
