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The house is composed of nine suites named after historical figures or literary works: [[Trantor]] [[Mir]], ''[[Walden Two|Walden III]]'', [[John Sinclair (poet)|John Sinclair]], [[Bag End]], [[Emiliano Zapata]], [[Valhalla]], [[Bertrand Russell]], [[Karma]], and [[Falstaff]] <ref>[http://www.icc.coop/prospective/houses/escher/documents/Constitution_escher.pdf Escher House Constitution]</ref>
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The house is composed of nine suites: [[Trantor Mir]], [[Walden III|Walden]], [[Sinclair]], [[Bag End]], [[Zapata]], [[Valhalla]], [[Russell]], [[Karma]], and [[Falstaff]]. While all suites have the same basic amenities, each has its own twists and vibe. Perhaps the most significant difference between suites is proximity to basement common areas like the main kitchens and [[Rec Room]]. For example, Bag End and Falstaff members are less likely to run into each other at dinner since Bag End is closer to the [[O'Keeffe Dining Room]] while Falstaff is closer to the [[Renaissance Dining Room]].
  
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Each suite houses approximately fifteen to twenty members, although the number may be lower during the spring and summer months when many of the University's operations slow significantly.<ref>Membership Committee decree for House Priority Status</ref> Members' rooms are either 'large singles' meant for a single occupant, large singles converted into a double room, or small singles.<ref>[http://icc.coop/houses/northcampus/tour.php Quick Tour of North Campus]</ref> Along with residents' rooms, each suite comprises a small kitchen and a lounge with television. Cats are allowed in 2 of the houses.
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[[file:eschermap.jpg|400px|right|Locations of the nine suites]]
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== Suite amenities ==
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Each suite houses fifteen to twenty members (but fewer from May to August, when regular school is out at the University of Michigan). Each room is either a ''large single'' meant for a single occupant, a ''double'' that can house two members, or a ''small single'' for a single occupant. Along with residents' rooms, each suite has a small kitchen and a lounge with a television.
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== Suite organization ==
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Each suite is led by a [[Suite Managers|Suite Manager]], who ensures suite chores and bathroom cleanings are done. The Suite Manager hosts occasional meetings to keep suite members informed of changes in house policies, to vote on suite guests, and to vote on changes to suite rules such as quiet hours. Each suite also has a [[House Council]] member, whose suite chore involves overseeing the house [[Officers]].
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== Significance of names ==
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Each suite's name is related to a historical figure or literary work
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* Trantor Mir is inspired by places in Isaac Asimov's [http://foundationseries.wikia.com/wiki/Home Foundation series], [http://foundationseries.wikia.com/wiki/Trantor Trantor] being the capital planet of the Galactic Empire. Also Mir is the Russian word for peace phonetically.
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* Walden is named after Thoreau's ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walden Walden]''
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* Sinclair is named for poet [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Sinclair_(poet) John Sinclair]
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* Bag End is named for the [http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Bag_End home of Bilbo Baggins] in ''The Lord of the Rings''
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* Zapata is named after Mexican revolutionary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emiliano_Zapata Emiliano Zapata]
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* Valhalla is named after the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valhalla mythological hall of slain heroes]
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* Russell is named after [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertrand_Russell Bertrand Russell]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karma Karma] is pretty self-explanatory
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* Falstaff is named after Shakespeare's fictional character [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falstaff Sir John Falstaff]
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== Addresses ==
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<small>Note: You do not need to include your room number.</small>
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* Trantor Mir: 1502 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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* Walden: 1504 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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* Sinclair: 1506 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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* Bag End: 1508 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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* Zapata: 1510 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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* Valhalla: 1512 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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* Russell: 1514 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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* Karma: 1516 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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* Falstaff: 1518 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Latest revision as of 09:19, 17 August 2022

The house is composed of nine suites: Trantor Mir, Walden, Sinclair, Bag End, Zapata, Valhalla, Russell, Karma, and Falstaff. While all suites have the same basic amenities, each has its own twists and vibe. Perhaps the most significant difference between suites is proximity to basement common areas like the main kitchens and Rec Room. For example, Bag End and Falstaff members are less likely to run into each other at dinner since Bag End is closer to the O'Keeffe Dining Room while Falstaff is closer to the Renaissance Dining Room.

Locations of the nine suites

Contents

Suite amenities

Each suite houses fifteen to twenty members (but fewer from May to August, when regular school is out at the University of Michigan). Each room is either a large single meant for a single occupant, a double that can house two members, or a small single for a single occupant. Along with residents' rooms, each suite has a small kitchen and a lounge with a television.

Suite organization

Each suite is led by a Suite Manager, who ensures suite chores and bathroom cleanings are done. The Suite Manager hosts occasional meetings to keep suite members informed of changes in house policies, to vote on suite guests, and to vote on changes to suite rules such as quiet hours. Each suite also has a House Council member, whose suite chore involves overseeing the house Officers.

Significance of names

Each suite's name is related to a historical figure or literary work

Addresses

Note: You do not need to include your room number.

  • Trantor Mir: 1502 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
  • Walden: 1504 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
  • Sinclair: 1506 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
  • Bag End: 1508 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
  • Zapata: 1510 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
  • Valhalla: 1512 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
  • Russell: 1514 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
  • Karma: 1516 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
  • Falstaff: 1518 Gilbert Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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