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Baker University has entered an agreement with the Madl family to purchase The Lodge Motel located at 502 Ames St in Baldwin City, Kan. Baker has plans to renovate The Lodge Motel into student housing and is set to have students move in for the fall semester.

Baker University purchases The Lodge for student housing

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Multimedia Editor May 8, 2024

In March, Baker University announced they entered an agreement with the Madl family to acquire The Lodge for student housing. The Lodge is a locally owned motel and RV park with a 9-hole mini golf course...

Housing application opens for Baker student body

Housing application opens for Baker student body

Story by Alyssa Lamb, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

Housing applications for the Fall 2024 semester opened Feb. 1 and are accessible for all current and incoming students. Baker University is a four-year residential campus, meaning all undergraduate students...

Irwin Hall residents were evacuated late Monday night as the Baldwin City volunteer Fire Department responded to the call. A seizure was reported around the time and location of the evacuation. It is unknown whether or not the two incidents are related.

Series of fire alarms lead to several evacuations

Story by Emma Howard, Social Media Editor September 8, 2021

Over the course of the long weekend, Baker University residence halls faced a series of unrelated fire alarm evacuations. On Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, students were evacuated for various amounts...

The common spaces and suites of Irwin Hall were renovated over the summer, receiving new carpet, paint, and furniture.

Irwin Hall undergoes summer renovations

Story by Hunter Finerty and Kinsley Alley September 7, 2021

  This summer, while many students and faculty enjoyed their summers away from campus, a major renovation project was underway at Irwin Hall. Completed in just three weeks, the renovation included...

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