Huffman Residence Hall
The leaves on the crest are inspired by the former corporate logo of Drexel Furniture Company, the family business that Huffman served as president. Drexel ran three major plants and spawned several additional brands during its century-long operation. Huffman died in 1935 at the age of 53. As the College was preparing to move from Wake Forest to Winston-Salem, the family organized efforts to make a gift in his memory.
Huffman Residence Hall, an original Reynolda Campus structure built in 1955 and renovated most recently in 2017, is named for Frank O. Huffman, a 1901 Wake Forest College graduate from Morganton, North Carolina, whose friends and family honored his memory with philanthropy that made the facility possible.
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Faculty Fellows
Rebecca May (Senior Faculty Fellow)
Rebecca May
Senior Faculty Fellow
Public Services Archivist, ZSR Library
Rebecca (she/her) is Public Services Archivist in Special Collections & Archives in ZSR library. She knows a lot about the history of Wake Forest University! She’s looking forward to help you settle into Wake Forest.
Melissa Jenkins (Associate Faculty Fellow)
Melissa Jenkins
Associate Faculty Fellow
Associate Professor, Department of English
Melissa Jenkins is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, but she has called Winston-Salem home for over twenty years. Her house is brightened by her spouse, who she met in “the Pit” (Reynolda Dining Hall) 28 years ago, her daughters, ages 14 and 9, and a rotating array of foster animals. She looks forward to meeting you!
Fred Salsbury (Associate Faculty Fellow)
Fred Salsbury
Associate Faculty Fellow
Professor, Department of Physics
A computational biophysicist, Fred grew up in many different places as an Army brat. He enjoys playing trivia games — though he is not the go-to guy for pop culture or sports. At home, he enjoys cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. Fred is also the Freshmen pre-health advisor, so feel free to ask questions.
Community Details
| Office Location: | Poteat 1st Floor – 116 Access through Community Lounge |
| Style: | Suite |
| Gender: | Coed |
| Capacity: | 76 |
| Built: | 1955 |
| Updated: | 2017 |
| Fire Safety: | Smoke Detectors, Sprinkler System, Alarms |
| Hall Staff: | 10 |
| Amenities: | 2 Community Lounges, Community Kitchen, and Central Laundry. |
*Please note that these are average room details and individual room dimensions may slightly vary.
Room Details
| Average Room Dimensions: | 9′ 2″L X 14′ 2″W X 7′ 10″H |
| Window Size: | 3′ 4″ X 4′ 8″, Blinds |
| Floor Covering: | Tile, White |
| Elevator: | No |
| Electrical Outlets: | 2-3 |
| Desk Dimensions: | 30″ W by 24″ D by 30″ H. 52″ H with desktop bookcase. |
| Stackable Chest: | 2 drawers |
| Wardrobe: | 72″H X 36 W X 25″ Deep Two in Double Rooms |
| Heating & Air: | Individual |
| MicroFridge®: | One Per Room 19″ L X 20″ W X 44″ H |
| Sinks in Room: | No |
| Bed Height: | Raises up to 36″ |
| Maximum Space Under Beds (without risers): | Range: 28″- 33″ Personal bed risers must be 18 inches or less in height and cannot include an outlet. |
| Bed Frame: | 85″ L by 38″ W by 36″ H Twin XL Mattress 80″ L by 36″ W by 6″ H |
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