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2025 Room of the Year - Top Ten Semi-Finalists

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit their room for our 2025 “Room of the Year” contest! We received many incredible entries from every part of campus, and it was difficult to narrow down to our top room submissions.

After careful review, we have arrived at our list of the top ten 2025 “Room of the Year” semi-finalists! The top rooms from across campus have been selected and now we need YOUR help! It’s time to review the photos below and vote for your favorite room to help select the $500 grand prize winner!

Voting will be available from NOW through Sunday, October 19 at 11:59 p.m. 

Be sure to cast your vote at tell us who you think should win the 2025 "Room of the Year" title! Remember, only one vote per person. The full list of building and community winners, as well as the grand prize winner, will be announced in November! 

Click here to submit your vote!

 

2025 Room of the Year Semi-Finalists

Room #1 - Carl Becker House

Photo of a desk with a monitor and desk chair
 

Room #2 - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall

 

Room #3 - Balch Hall 



 Room #4 - Mews Hall/Loving House



Room #5 - Clara Dickson Hall/McLLU


Room #6 - Hu Shih Hall



Room #7 - Triphammer Co-op


 
Room #8 - Alice Cook House, including Boldt Tower, Boldt Hall, North Baker, and Baker Tower



Room #9 - Jameson Hall


Room #10 - Watermargin

 

Click here to submit your vote!