Kennecott House (Building 611)
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Contact Information
Kennecott Scholars
Housing & Residential Education,
info@housing.utah.edu
(801) 587-2002
College of Engineering
Dean's office, (801) 581-5415
College of Mines & Earth Sciences
Dean's office, (801) 581-8767
House Information
House opened to residents: 1994
Open to Kennecott scholars, College of Engineering scholars and College of Mines & Earth Sciences scholars
House Environment
At the Kennecott House, Kennecott scholars reside with like-minded students and enjoy diversity in the areas of study they enter or in which they are already involved. Here, a community arises wherein there is plentiful opportunity for discussions which integrate the different areas of study in which each student is studying. This generates, on a smaller scale, the classic University atmosphere where minds meet and benefit from the experiences and education of fellow learners. There are fun and exciting social events as well as academic-enhancing events, and sometimes, meetings or informal talks which inspire and motivate the students, and help them to better manage and plan their academic and future careers.
611 Resident Quotes
"The K house is awesome because everyone gets along really well and it's a great mix of studying and fun." — Resident
"The faculty dinners are really helpful. It's helped me get to know my professors better." — Resident
Deans/Professors/Staff Who Have Attended House Programs This Year
- Patrick F. Kiser, Assistant Professor Bioengineering
- Erin Parker
- Steven G. Parker, Assistant Professor Computer Science
- Richard D. Rabbitt, Professor Bioengineering
- Patrick A. Tresco, Professor Bioengineering, Dean of the College of Engineering
- Zeng, Professor
House Programs/Traditions
- Welcome House Dinner: first dinner of the year, each resident invites their parents to the house for a BBQ. All the parents get to meet each other and get a tour of the house if they haven’t already. It's a great time to get to know each other better.
- Spring Planting: Students plant flowers, vegetables around the house.
- House Service Project: with the help of the Bennion Center and in cooperation with the scholars of the Service House in their Officers Circle neighborhood, residents in the Kennecott house plan and contribute to a community service project. (Fall and/or Spring Semesters)
- Dinners with faculty: Students meet faculty, enjoy dinner, and discuss topics such as 1) how to get into research, 2) how to get into graduate school, or 3) careers in science. This event is very casual and lots of fun. Each resident takes a month where they invite a faculty member(s) from their department to eat dinner with the house. Residents help cook meals and prepare the Kennecott house for their guests. It is a great opportunity for residents to get to know their professors and build relationships with them.
