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Gillett House is a beautiful four and a half story brick and ivy-covered building on the comer of Elm and Prospect Streets. Directly across Elm Street is the Five College bus stop and John M. Greene Hall (JMG) where most all-college functions occur. Gillett is connected by a covered portico to Northrop House, Gillett's mirror image. Built in 1911, Gillett House is named for Edward Gillett, one of the first trustees of Smith and an energetic supporter of women's education and of Smith College.
 The first floor has a television room which includes a TV, cable, and a VCR. A fireplace and grand piano distinguish the living room. Furnished with couches and chairs, the living room is often the gathering space for conversation among overachieving procrastinators. Usually, the house subscribes to both the New York Times and Boston Globe.
80 students occupy the 72 single rooms and 4 double rooms. The fifth floor is reserved for the Ada Comstock Scholars, who are non-traditional aged students at Smith. Gillett is fortunate to have Adas that live not only on the fifth floor, but also a few among the traditional aged students. Many pairs of singles are joined by a common entryway that leads into the hall through one door; these rooms are called suites. While many first-years will have a single, most will have the opportunity to have a "suitemate" instead of a "roommate." Every room in Gillett is wired for CyberSmith. The bathrooms are newly renovated and the basement holds study space, laundry facilities, and beverage machines.
Gillett House is reputed to be one of the friendliest houses on campus. Gillett House is a place for living, learning and friendship. The single rooms promote individuality and diversity, yet Gillett is a house of togetherness.
Gillett House / Kathleen Crowe '99 |
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