397 Residents

Fall 2014 HoCo Budget: $11,494

Due to Dunster’s ongoing renovations, we do not have all the facts and figures for Dunster. We can only hope the best for D-House. If their recent housing video is any indication, new Dunster is going to be rocking!

Well, this is a toss up. While Dunster used to be notorious for its small, cramped living accommodations, the Housing Gods will hopefully turn that all around. Dunster is currently finishing up its House-wide renewal, and rumor has it that a big switch is taking place from vertical to horizontal entryways. We don’t know much as floor plans have yet to be released, but are expecting major improvements.

Current Dunster residents are posted up in the Inn at Harvard, Hampden, Fairfax, Ridgley and the newest swing space, Prescott. While this is less than ideal for the community of Dunster, next year everyone will be back together as one happy moose family.

Dunster is known as one of the most spirited houses of all, with residents always wearing moose-logoed gear and chanting “D-house, best house!” Dunster Meese are very invested in IMs as well as HoCo events. The Dunster HoCo hosts very well-attended stein clubs with creative themes and also recently created this Housing Day rendition of “Blank Space.” They are known for their annual goat roast, where yes, an actual goat is roasted, along with other more normal HUDS food and bouncy castles.

The community itself is also incredibly tight-knit, even in spite of the separation this year due to swing housing. House Masters Roger and Ann Porter very often sit with students for meals and also hold specially-themed Open Houses with great food.

As for Dunster’s gorgeously cozy dining hall, it is confirmed that it will remain untouched throughout construction. Its combination of longer banquet-style as well as more intimate tables help with fostering community as well.

After being disjointed for a year, there are fears that the community won’t click back together seamlessly. Dunster is also losing what was the closest d-hall to the Yard, which may sadden the former residents of the Inn at Harvard. Residents in swing spacing will have to become reacquainted with the walk or shuttle bus back home.