Completed in 1955, Read was originally an all-female residence hall called Smithwood. In 1960 it was renamed Daniel Read Residence Center, in honor of the late professor of ancient languages who taught IU's first female students. Read is laid out in an "X" shape, with four wings (Beck, Clark, the Core, Curry, and Landes) and the Core section of the building: The hall is separated by gender at each hall (I.E. All four wings in Read are connected through at the Core which has a central elevator. Each wing also houses an elevator as well. Floors 2 through 5 are traditional doubles, and most rooms share a half-bath with a neighboring room. A community bathroom is located on each floor as well. The first floor houses the center desk, lobby, staff offices, multiple study spaces, the Hoosier Den, and formal lounges. The main office of the Residence Hall Association is also located in Read. In addition to these space, the Community Education Center which houses the Residential Programs and Services CommUnity Education (CUE) program. Read also houses multiple dance and music practice rooms which can be reserved for one hour at the front desk. Read is staffed by two Residence Life Coordinators, two Graduate Supervisors, an Office Services Assistant, 18 Resident Assistants, and one CUE. If you have questions about Read Residence Center, you can contact the front desk at 812.855.5586. Desk hours are:
Monday-Friday 8am-Midnight
Saturday-Sunday 10am-Midnight
