Preliminary Guide to the Washington State University Housing and Residence Life Photographs, Media, and Duncan Dunn Scrapbooks, 1943-2009

The Department of Residence Living was formed in 1968 by the Washington State University Student Affairs Division. Its purpose focused on programming and living environment matters at dormitories, fraternity and sorority houses, and university apartments, excluding those used for family housing. This office had oversight of residence hall government, social activity, and discipline. It also was a laision with the Housing and Food office of the University. The staff of Residence Living consisted of a central office and the live-in resident directors and advisors who are located in the respective dormitories.

In 1987, the Department changed its name to Residence Life and it was repositioned in the university's organizational scheme, resulting in closer ties to the housing and food service departments, although remaining within Student Affairs division. Duncan Dunn Hall, designed by Stanley Smith, University Architect, was built in 1926. Called New Dormitory originally, around 1935 it was named after Adam Duncan Dunn, the first alumnus to serve on the Board of Regents. It was planned and used as a women's residence.