Russell Hall (Georgia) facts for kids

Russell Hall is a co-ed dormitory for first-year students at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. It is named after former governor of Georgia and United States Senator Richard B. Russell Jr.

This residence hall is located on the corner of Baxter Street and South Finley, along with three other freshman, high rise dormitories. The residence hall is co-ed and houses 965 students. Each room houses two people and is equipped with beds, dressers, desks, and a closet. The dormitory has community restrooms on each hall along with a study lounge on each hall. Each floor includes a kitchen with sinks, tables, ovens, and stove tops. The Russell Academic Center, located on the third floor, provides a quiet place for students to study as well as meeting rooms. Another academic center on the first floor has many computers and printers. There is a laundry facility on the second floor. Students can participate in Russell Student Government or they can get involved with other activities through Russell. During the 2017-2018 school year, Russell Hall was closed for renovation and is expected to reopen for the 2018-2019 school year.