Straz Tower

Straz Tower was previously the central branch of YMCA Milwaukee. Marquette started leasing space in the YMCA in 1974 and purchased the building in 1993. It was previously known on campus as East Hall but was was renovated in 2000 and named for Marquette business alumnus David A. Straz, Jr. He is chairman of the board of Southern Exchange Bank in Tampa and a member of Marquette's Board of Trustees.

Straz Tower is an 18-story high-rise residence hall featuring the following amenities:

• Private baths with cups, soap and towels
• Air conditioning
• Extra-long twin beds with linens
• Dressers
• Closets with hangers
• Desks with chair
• Alarm clock/radio
• Free wireless internet access
  
• In-room micro-fridge units (by reservation only)
• Iron and ironing boards available at front desk
• Large computer lab on the second floor
• Kitchenette in basement
• Common study/meeting room on each floor
• Private meeting rooms and auditorium (by reservation only)
• Parking (nightly rate)
• 24-hour desk service
• Security
• Rec Plex Fitness Center (nominal fee for use)
• Dining facilities (by reservation only)
• On-site barbershop
• Coin-operated laundry
• Vending machines

To inquire about guest housing, dining services and meeting facilities for your summer conference, please contact us.