2008 Woodie Awards
Getting to know Hubbard House
Issue date: 9/14/06 Section: Features
Year Built: 1879
Singles: 21
Doubles: 16
Capacity: 53
Location: Green Street
Besides being able to wake up five minutes before a Seelye class meets, Hubbardites-yes, that's their Smith moniker-share a few notably interesting qualities. They are the only house on campus that can claim Julia Child as a former resident, as well as the only house on campus that does not have a TV in the living room. Actually, at their most recent house meeting, Hubbardites voted once again to have a TV-free living room, claiming that residents can still find a way to watch their favorite TV show and that the sans-TV living room inspires an environment more conducive to free-flowing relaxed conversation among housemates.
Perhaps the most unique point of interest is that Hubbardites are non-classifiable. Some houses on campus may be rumored to house the athletes, the preppy students or SSFFS (Smith Science Fiction and Fantasy Society) members, but Hubbard truly has a diverse array of residents compatibly intermingled. Don't try to put the "nerd" label on this house just because it is not in the Quad; this year's social chair looks like a rock star and the seniors have a wildly funny fire caption comedy routine. If you're curious, have a meal there once in a while; the healthy options buffet is rumored to be quite tasty!
Singles: 21
Doubles: 16
Capacity: 53
Location: Green Street
Besides being able to wake up five minutes before a Seelye class meets, Hubbardites-yes, that's their Smith moniker-share a few notably interesting qualities. They are the only house on campus that can claim Julia Child as a former resident, as well as the only house on campus that does not have a TV in the living room. Actually, at their most recent house meeting, Hubbardites voted once again to have a TV-free living room, claiming that residents can still find a way to watch their favorite TV show and that the sans-TV living room inspires an environment more conducive to free-flowing relaxed conversation among housemates.
Perhaps the most unique point of interest is that Hubbardites are non-classifiable. Some houses on campus may be rumored to house the athletes, the preppy students or SSFFS (Smith Science Fiction and Fantasy Society) members, but Hubbard truly has a diverse array of residents compatibly intermingled. Don't try to put the "nerd" label on this house just because it is not in the Quad; this year's social chair looks like a rock star and the seniors have a wildly funny fire caption comedy routine. If you're curious, have a meal there once in a while; the healthy options buffet is rumored to be quite tasty!
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