Meet the staff...

Katy Exline
Resident Advisor (3038-3081)

Meet Kathryn "Katy X" Exline, a sophomore political science and international studies student. Katy calls Delaware, OH home and will be assuming RA responsibilities of the 3rd floor, rooms 3038-3081 this autumn quarter!  When she manages to be productive, Katy participates in the Honors Service Community and assists two professors with their research.

"I wear my sunglasses at night and I like piña coladas (non-alcoholic of course!), and getting’ caught in the rain. My romances include Gerard Butler, Paul Newman (about 50 years ago), and Brutus Buckeye. Watch out for Brutus though! He’s a heartbreaker."

In the above picture, Katy "has a moment" with Buckeye Basketball stars David Lighty and Dallas Lauderdale at the RPAC.

Meet the staff...

Anthony Rusher
Resident Manager of Baker Hall East!

Anthony is a Junior, Chemistry major from Fremont, OH. Joining the ranks of the Baker East staff this year, Anthony is charged with "all-things" front desk! Serving in a significant administrative role this year, Anthony will help make Baker East function day-to-day with sweet, sassy ease.

This summer, Anthony spent long sunny days throughout Italy - vowing to one day go back and open a breakfast diner. Given his love for all things Italian - this probably isn't too far a stretch of the imagination. Aside from OSU v. M*ch*gan moments on campus, Anthony loves all shades of blue, has a great laid-back personality and really loves to do all sorts of things so long as they are done with friends.

Drop by the front desk to meet Anthony - he'll be advertising for and hiring new Office Assistants shortly after move-in!

What does my room look like?

GREAT QUESTION!
Beginning on August 17, 2009 - be sure to do a "room search/look-up" on http://www.housing.osu.edu/ for exact measurements and specifications for your new home.  In the meantime, we hope these photos will be helpful as you start to visualize your living space.

A "typical" double room (picture taken from door).

While the architectural structure of Baker East is quite unique, each room can have a "variation" of sorts.  For the "most part" - a typical double room looks like this.  Most beds in Baker East are lofted, allowing you to put your desk & bookshelf underneath your bed.  Each student is provided a closet, either built-in or mobile (pictured) that will give you added storage.  Similarly, each moveable closet unit contains a lockable drawer, you just need to bring your lock of choice!

Here is a closer look at the moveable dresser/closet unit.  Notice the mirror on the inside door and the lockable top drawer.

A closer look at a lofted bed, with space for desk, bookshelf, chair and filing cabinet below.

Each room has cable and telephone hook-up as well as Ethernet ports for each student.  Baker East is "wired for wireless" Internet access, all you need is your Wi-Fi compatible device.  Similarly, each room comes with a micro-fridge unit - giving you fridge/freezer and microwave access, right in your own room!

For exact dimensions of your room, you'll have to be patient for August 17.  In the meantime, your Hall Director Doug is readily available to answer any questions you might have!

Welcome to Baker East!

CONGRATULATIONS, you've gotten your 2009-2010 housing assignment and we are pumped that you will be joining us in Baker East this year. Baker East, located on south campus at the corner of College & 12th Avenues, is a dynamic community! Home of the John Glenn Learning Community, a talented staff and an active & involved residential population, we are confident that you are going to find Baker East to be the perfect OSU home.

We encourage you to check back on a regular basis for updates on move-in, meeting the staff and other fun/important announcements as the school years draws closer.

You can now keep up with all of the happenings of Baker East via Twitter, www.twitter.com/bakereast and by joining our Facebook group HERE.

If you have immediate questions about Baker or the upcoming year, please fee free to e-mail the Hall Director: Douglas Eck, he's a pretty sweet guy that makes this place run like a peach! Enjoy the rest of your summer, September will be here before you know it!!!