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Straz Tower

Straz Tower was previously the central branch of YMCA Milwaukee. Marquette first started leasing space in the YMCA in 1974 and purchased the building in 1993. Formerly known on campus as East Hall, the building was completely renovated in 2000. Straz Tower is named after Marquette business alumnus David A. Straz, Jr., chairman of the board of Southern Exchange Bank in Tampa, Fla., 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
  • Dresser
  • Closet with hangers
  • Desk with chair
  • Alarm clock/radio
  • Free local in-room phone service
  • Free in-room Internet access
    (for use with your personal laptop and Ethernet cable)
  • In-room micro-fridge units (by reservation only)
  • Iron and ironing board 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.

Straz

Mashuda

Carpenter

Cobeen

O'Donnell

Abbottsford

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

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