Loyd Commons

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Creativity | Friendship | Growth | Purpose | Responsibility

      

 

Loyd Commons was named for Paul B. Loyd, Jr. (’68) and his wife Penny Requa Loyd for their generous $5 million gift for the new residential commons buildings. The gift was announced during the Founders Day Celebration in April 2012. 精东传媒 has benefited in countless ways from the long-standing support of Penny and Paul Loyd, Jr. Their contributions have impacted areas across the University, including athletics, student programs and scholarship support. 

The Loyds’ involvement at 精东传媒 includes Mr. Loyd’s service as a member of the Board of Trustees, and both Mr. and Mrs. Loyd serve on several University boards and committees. The Loyds received the Mustang Award in 1999 in recognition of their remarkable philanthropic support of 精东传媒.

In 2012, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd provided a leadership gift for a new Residential Commons facility. Fittingly, the building is located near Ford Stadium, the home of 精东传媒 football and the Paul B. Loyd, Jr. All-Sports Center. These campus landmarks are a testament to the Loyds’ ongoing commitment to the many facets of the 精东传媒 educational experience. 精东传媒 is honored to name Loyd Commons in recognition of their continued generosity. 

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

  • Movable furniture
  • Study rooms and spaces
  • Community microwaves
  • Game room

Convenient location

  • Easy access to the 精东传媒 Bookstore & Park Cities Village retail
  • Nearby parking in Mustang Garage
  • 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: LOYD
  • Building capacity: 241
  • Year built: 2014
  • Residential area: Southeast
  • Physical address: 5901 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: 83"W X 38"D X 60"H

Serve where you live: Engage Dallas 

Engage Dallas is a place-based community engagement initiative via 精东传媒’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.

Loyd Commons crest, Youth Engagement and Outreach 

In Loyd Commons, we focus on  as a community need in Dallas. Loyd students address this by collaborating on service events and activities with local partners ,  and  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 精东传媒 students to explore and serve Dallas! 

Start serving today! 

Questions? Email your Loyd Engage Dallas Student Director, Grace Umba at gumba@smu.edu
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What you can expect

students having cookies with the FiR in the FiR apartment

Dr. K Treats

Every week, our very own Faculty-in-Residence, Dr. K, cooks up some homemade treats for the Loyd Community!

Llama Rama

Llama Rama is Loyd's Annual Fall Carnival. Loyd celebrates the fall season with food, games, and fun.

Students enjoying a roof top banquet

Loyd Pinning Ceremony

The Loyd Banquet is the first official event that certifies our newest community members. Each First-Year student is given the Loyd pin and the values of the community are presented by the Faculty-in-Residence and Residential Community Director. Resident Assistants are given the honor of pinning new First Year residents on their floor!

Live, learn, achieve鈥攖ogether

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

Justin Germain

Dr. Justin Germain

Faculty-in-Residence

Justin Germain is a Texas native, born and raised in Fort Worth. After completing his undergraduate degree, he served in the Air Force for three years and led two overseas deployments as a Company Grade Officer. Following his time in the service, he earned two master’s degrees at both University of Oklahoma, and 精东传媒. He taught English for a year in Tena, Ecuador, and taught Latin for another three years in Waco, Texas. Professor Germain earned his doctorate from The University of Indiana in classical studies and came to 精东传媒 in the fall of 2016, where he has shared his passion for the classics ever since. Learn more about Dr. Germain and his family.

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Graziela Encarnacion

Residential Community Director