Interim Faculty Chair
Elizabeth Lenaghan, Writing Program
Women’s Residential College (Hobart House)
This page contains programmatic information about the Women's Residential College. You can access building information on the Women's Residential College facilities page.
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Program Coordinator
Nylah Smith
Faculty Chair's Welcome
Welcome to the Women’s Residential College at Hobart House! WRC/Hobart has a long tradition as a space where women from many different backgrounds and with many different academic interests have flourished at Northwestern. WRC is a small Residential College (49 residents), ideal for developing a strong sense of community, in which the college staff (faculty chair, program coordinator, and fellow) and exec. board are committed to helping you all create that community.
Our executive board members are made up of fellow Hobartians, whom plan and hosts events and activities throughout the academic year for you to take part in. One of the great benefits of being part of a Residential College is that you’re automatically connected to an affiliated group of faculty and staff fellows from across the university, with some being a part of the community for over 20 years! Their longtime connection speaks not only to their commitment but to how much they enjoy talking with all of you and being part of the Hobart community!
A regular part of that happens at the fellows lunches in the Hobart dining room, where you can talk about your classes (and the classes fellows are teaching) or anything that is on your mind. It’s casual but a great opportunity to learn and share perspectives. Over the years, I can count among the best conversations I’ve had at Northwestern the ones I’ve had with students and fellows at these lunches—discussions of books and movies, thoughtful engagement with issues on campus and beyond, and many, many laughs.
Women’s Residential College Fellows and Graduate Associates
| Name | Position | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Ordel Brown | Associate Professor of Instruction | Undergraduate Engineering |
| Alicia Caticha | Assistant Professor | Art History |
| Njoki Kamau | Associate Director | Women's Center |
| Carine Nemr | Assistant Professor of Instruction | Chemistry |
| Jim O'Laughlin | Associate Professor of Instruction | The Cook Family Writing Program |
| Melisa Stephen | Program Administrator | Women's Center |
| Rosemary Bush | Assistant Dean | Earth & Planetary Sciences |