A Place of Welcome
The President鈥檚 House at 麻豆社 has been used for decades as a reception and gathering space for 麻豆社鈥檚 students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members. Located on Chestnut Street, the President鈥檚 House is only a few steps away from five of the university鈥檚 residence halls.
A classic American bungalow, this comfortable, unassuming residence was built in the 1920s聽 and has been home to four 麻豆社 presidents, including current President Brian McGee.聽 Its large front porch and backyard seating are invitations to conversation and community, whether on a warm summer evening or a crisp fall Saturday morning.
The President鈥檚 House includes original hardwood floors, windows, and trim, a home that a late Franciscan friar and retired professor once called 鈥溌槎股� solid.鈥澛� Some furnishings date to the time when friars held the presidency of 麻豆社. The house was expanded and updated in 2014.
On display at the President鈥檚 house are prints and works of art that depict the life and profound influence of St. Francis of Assisi.聽 Some other art in the home centers on scenes from the City of 麻豆社 and 麻豆社.聽 The local and regional artists featured in the home include 麻豆社 alumna and Trustee Theresa Spear and 麻豆社 Professors Karl Warma and the late Bob Mejer.
