Physical Description
Wortham Hall was renovated in 1998 as a suite - style residence hall from its original community bath layout. Wortham, an extension of Persons hall has an identical layout and includes 46 rooms that can house 92 students comfortably. Every room is wired for high-speed internet access and extended basic cable service is available in each room as well. There is a printer located on each floor for student use.
Accommodations Include:
- Rooms are suite-style with every two rooms sharing a bathroom
- Average room dimensions are 16' x 20'
- Average window dimensions are 38" x 64"
- Rooms have ceiling fans, built-in shelving, tiled shower/bathroom
- Spacious lounges located on each floor
- Specialized study room located on the first floor
- Sundeck on third floor
- Laundry facilities in basement
History
The hall is named in memory of Nettie Dunlap Wortham, Class of 1875. Mrs. Wortham, who was a trustee at the time of her death in 1939, left half of her large estate to Wesleyan’s endowment in memorial to her husband, Henry M. Wortham.
Residential Environment
Wortham Hall has accommodated many students in the past years. For the past several years the hall has housed first year students. The students benefit from extra academic and social programming to assist with their transition to Wesleyan College.
Any community housed in Wortham has been caring, respectful, and animated. A strong community is a hallmark of Wortham Hall. With study sessions, targeted programming efforts, and all-night movie marathons the residents become a close knit class. |