Armstrong Commons

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Inclusivity | Inquiry | Integrity 

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Both 1982 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 graduates, Bill and Liz Armstrong received their bachelor’s degrees in geology. During their time as students, they lived on campus and participated actively in 色花堂_色花堂 98堂-in-Taos programs and Greek life—Liz as a Pi Beta Phi and Bill as a Phi Gamma Delta. Though they met in Geology 101, it was their participation in Fort Burgwin’s geology field camp that brought them together as a couple. Their interest in geology and exploration continued past their time at 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 and led to successful careers in the oil and gas industry and numerous entrepreneurial endeavors.

Fully furnished rooms

  • Furniture (per resident): desk, chair, bed, dresser & pedestal
  • Wired and wireless internet
  • Free on-site washer/dryers
  • ADA-compliant rooms available
  • Electricity, water, sewer, & recycling/trash service included

Designed for community

  • TV Lounge
  • Movable furniture
  • Study rooms and spaces
  • Music rehearsal space
  • Community microwaves
  • Community printer

Convenient locations

  • Walk or bike to class
  • Nearby parking available on campus
  • Easy access to Arnold Dining commons and fitness facilities in the Dedman Recreation Center

An academically-oriented environment

  • 24-hour study rooms and spaces
  • Faculty-in-Residence
  • Peer Academic Leader (PAL), Honors Mentors, and Student Wellness Champions
  • Educational programs
  • In-Commons classroom

Worry-free features

  • Professional, on-site maintenance
  • 24-hour, on-call staff
  • Card-controlled building and room access
  • Security escorts available
  • Roommate matching available
  • Adjacent bicycle racks

 

  • Community abbreviations: ARM
  • Building capacity: 246
  • Year built: 2014
  • Residential area: Southeast
  • Physical address: 5809 Bush Ave.
  • Room types: Singles and doubles
  • Gender: Co-ed by gender by room

 

Square Footage Ranges
Room Type 1: 214.064 sq ft.
Room Type 2: 275.216 sq ft.
Room Type 3: 209.417 sq ft.
Room Type 4: 212.216 sq ft.
Room Type 5: 150.833 sq ft.
Room Type 6: 247.633 sq ft.
Room Type 7: 201.122 sq ft. room; 57.522 sq ft bathroom

Furniture and room dimensions
Desk: 30"W X 24"D X 30"H
Dresser: 30"W X 24"D X 30"H
Pedestal: 18"W X 24"D X 30”H
Bed: 85" length, 38" width, 65" height

Serve where you live: Engage Dallas 

Engage Dallas is a place-based community engagement initiative via 色花堂_色花堂 98堂’s Residential Commons to address community needs focusing on South and West Dallas. The initiative is a long-term, university-wide commitment led by students to partner with local residents, organizations, and other leaders to positively impact the community. There is equal emphasis on campus and community impact stemming from the initiative.

Armstrong Commons crest, Homelessness

In Armstrong Commons, we focus on Homelessness as a community need in Dallas. Armstrong students address this by collaborating on service events and activities with local partners, The Bridge, Austin Street Center, and Mission Oak Cliff, to directly help those most in need. Our students who serve gain a broader understanding of current social problems, build community with both the city and their peers, and can earn their Community Engagement and Civics & Individual Ethics proficiencies required for graduation. Engage Dallas cultivates unique and enriching experiences for 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 students to explore and serve Dallas! 

Start serving today! 

Questions? Email your Armstrong Engage Dallas Student Director, Alex Chen at [email protected].

What you can expect

Armstrong-ing

You've heard of boulevarding. Armstrong has Armstrong-ing. Friday afternoons in the fall, we head out into our quad, grill up a delicious snack, play spike ball, and throw a Frisbee or a football. This tradition brings together our residents and highlights our value of inclusivity.

Water balloon battle with Crum Commons

Here at Armstrong Commons, we kick off the year with a water balloon fight with our closest neighbors, Crum Commons! This event allows students to make connections across the quad while having fun and cooling down from the August heat.

Live, learn, achieve—together

Get to know the Faculty-in-Residence and Residential Community Director of Armstrong Commons.

Willie Baronet

Willie Baronet (He/him/his)

Faculty-in-Residence

Baronet is a 1982 graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette). In May 2011 Baronet graduated from University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) with an M.F.A. in Arts & Technology. Baronet has been buying and collecting homeless signs since 1993 as part of a long-term art project titled "WE ARE ALL HOMELESS." The project has been featured in dozens of international and local media. Learn more about Professor Baronet and his family.

Molly Brooks

Molly Brooks (She/her/hers)

Residential Community Director

Molly is from Montana and earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Child Learning & Development from the University of Texas at Dallas before attending Kent State University to earn a Master's in Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel. She is passionate about making college an accessible experience for all and helping students to succeed in their chosen areas. Molly enjoys reading, theater, cooking, crafting, and traveling.