The Annex
In the years leading up to its partial closure in 2005, the Annex typically housed a number of "mature" students as it is somewhat secluded from the rest of Shirreff Hall, which is populated mainly by younger undergraduate students, allowing for a quieter, more independent atmosphere. For Residence Council and intramural purposes, Annex residents were a part of New Eddy.
As of 2006, The Annex is utilized primarily for food services and temporary housing of students who live on campus for winter break. The dining hall is attached to The Annex. The dining hall itself is connected to Old Eddy and Newcombe via both a hallway and a pedway. The Annex cannot be accessed internally from the rest of Shirreff Hall without walking through the kitchen area of the dining hall. The Annex is now home to about 40 international and mature students.
The Annex was rumored to have been prepared as a 'quarantine house' in fear of a Norwalk virus epidemic in late 2006, although no official announcement was ever made.
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