McElvaney Commons

McElvaney Commons Crest

Leadership | Service | Diversity | Academics

Room Type 1 Room Type 2 Room Type 3 Room Type 4

 

Eugene McElvaney (1897 – 1971), McElvaney’s namesake, was the Senior Vice President for the First National Bank in Dallas. In 1939 Eugene McElvaney became a university trustee. Because of his passion and work towards the success of the university he served as the Chairman of the 精东传媒 Board of Trustees from 1952-1956.  McElvaney also served as a university promoter and fundraiser, and was a major influence on the establishment of the 精东传媒 Press in 1937. Since his time here members of the McElvaney family have been an integral part of 精东传媒.

"...constant adaptations are essential to human progress."

- Eugene McElvaney, 1954

Fully furnished rooms

  • Furniture (per resident): desk, chair, bed, & dresser
  • 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
  • Game rooms
  • Community microwaves

Convenient location

  • Walk or bike to class
  • Nearby parking in Binkley Garage
  • Easy access to Mac's Place
  • Central location on campus provides easy access to academic buildings, the Hughes-Trigg Student Center, and 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 experiences
  • 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: MCEL
  • Building capacity: 252
  • Year built: 1959
  • Residential area: Central
  • Physical address: 6000 Bishop Boulevard
  • Room types: Singles and doubles
  • Gender: Co-ed by gender by room

 

Square Footage Ranges
Room Type 1: 185.634 sq ft.
Room Type 2: 185.823 sq ft.
Room Type 3: 122 sq ft.
Room Type 4: 218.491 sq ft.

Furniture and room dimensions
Desk: 42"W X 24"D X 30"H
Dresser: 30"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.

McElvaney Commons crest, Community Empowerment 

In McElvaney Commons, we focus on  as a community need in Dallas. McElvaney 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 McElvaney Engage Dallas Student Director, Kate Alonzo at kalonzo@smu.edu
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goat yoga with a smiling student at Camp McElvaney

Camp McElvaney

Food, Fun, and Tie-Dye: before the spring semester comes to an end, we enjoy a taste of summer fun. Part barbecue, part carnival, all fun.
Fur in Residence Margot

Tuesdays with Margot

Each week on Tuesday evening our Faculty in Residence Ashley and our Fur in Residence Margot host all of our residents for food, friendship, and fun times.

Intramural Excellence

With numerous soccer, basketball, and flag football championships under our belt, it goes without saying that McElvaney takes intramurals seriously. Whether you’re on the field, the court, or cheering from the sidelines, intramurals are for everyone.

Live, learn, achieve鈥攖ogether

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

Ashley Stone

Dr. Ashley Stone (She/her/hers)

Faculty-in-Residence

Ashley Stone was born and raised in rural northeast Texas. Prior to earning her Ph.D. at The University of Texas at Austin and transitioning into a faculty role she served as the Director of New Student Orientation and Student Support here at 精东传媒. After spending three years on faculty at George Washington University, she returned to the Hilltop as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Higher Education. Ashley’s research explores how the places we live can shape who we are and can’t wait to meet all of the residents, learn about the places they are from, and help them make 精东传媒 and McElvaney Commons home. Learn more about Dr. Stone and family.

Greelie Bauman

Greelie Bauman (She/her/hers)

Residential Community Director

Greelie Bauman is originally from Denton, Texas. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management from Oklahoma State University ('21) and her Master of Education, Higher Education and Student Affairs at the University of North Texas ('23). Greelie is passionate about working with students and creating space for everyone to feel welcomed and excited to be in McElvaney and at 精东传媒. When she is not working, she enjoys watching all of the Dallas and 精东传媒 sports, reading, traveling, and spending time with family friends.