Residence Life

Residence Halls - Teresa Hall


Teresa Hall
Teresa Hall was constructed in 1968 as the second residence hall to house the women students of Maryhill College of St. Edward's University. It was named in memory of Mother Teresa McGivney, superior general of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters who established Maryhill College in Ausin in 1966; but the name was selected also in consideration of St. Teresa of Avila, patron saint to the IHM sisters, and of Mother Theresa Maxis, a founder of the IHM community. Newly renovated in 1999, Teresa is now the home to 74 women and 72 men of St. Edward's University.

Coed by Floor
Double occupancy suite-style rooms
Suite bath and shower
Phone lines and basic cable
Furnished with two desks, chairs, study lights, bookshelves, bulletin boards, extra-long twin beds, closets, and dressers
24 hour laundry machines, ironing boards
24 hour access to vending machines, kitchen and microwaves
Pool, ping pong and foos ball tables
Computer lab, TV, and study lounges
Two floors on each wing
Except for the beds, all furniture is built-in

Teresa Hall Staff

Residence Director
My name is Christy Brown and although this will be my first year in Teresa Hall, I have worked in Residence Life at St. Ed's for the last three years. This year marks my sixth year as a student affairs professional, and I am looking forward to another fun and challenging year.

I completed my B.A. in foreign languages (Russian/German) at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. After studying in Germany as a teenager, I had the chance to study in Romania and Russia as a college student. Upon graduation, I moved to Louisiana to begin my professional career in residence life, working as an advisor to 11th and 12th graders at a public residential high school for gifted students. Recently, I became an alumna of St. Edward's when I completed my master of liberal arts degree here, and I am looking forward to continuing my education even further in the spring.

Originally from Chicago, I have lived all over the country, and enjoy traveling and experiencing new food, sights and sounds. I love writing and reading, all kinds of music, taking in sporting events, and watching favorite TV shows when I get the chance. I am always up for a round of Trivial Pursuit or Cranium!

My office is adjacent to the main lounge in Teresa. If there's ever anything I can do, or a question I might be able to answer, please don't hesitate to stop by!

RA Staff:

1st North-Ashley Ortega
1st South-Andres Crosby
2nd North-Vincent Powell
2nd South-Alyssa O'Krent

St. Edward's University
3001 South Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704
512-448-8400