Minerva Programs

Harris House

Harris House

Harris House

Harris House is named in honor of David R. Harris, 19th president of Union College, his wife Anne, and their daughters Eve, Olivia, and Maya.

An inspiring leader, mentor, and powerful voice for the student experiences, David Harris has devoted himself tirelessly to advancing Union's vision: To develop every student to lead with wisdom, empathy and courage, in ways large and small, now and across multiple tomorrows.

He has challenged the Union community to "be comfortable being uncomfortable" and to embrace constructive dialogue. A champion of greater access to education for all students and stronger ties between the college and the city of Schenectady. His legacy will be enduring.

This house was dedicated on May 8, 2025.

Building Information

Harris House is one of two conjoined Minerva Houses on South Terrace Lane, sharing a building with Sorum House. Harris is home to approximately 50 upperclassmen students.

Upperclass Harris House members have the option of applying to live in Harris during their sophomore, junior, and senior years. The house is a mix of single and double rooms, with priority for room selection based on Minerva housing application score. Harris House has 12 single rooms and 17 double rooms.

Minerva House Contacts

Faculty Rep: Christopher Chandler chandlec@union.edu
Student Rep: Jonathon Dietchman deitchmj@union.edu
Council Chair(s): Erika Cole colee@union.edu & Strahlia Durr durrs@union.edu

Harris House Faculty and Staff Affiliations

  • Faculty Members
    FirstLastDepartment
    SamuelAmanuelPhysics & astronomy
    PrateekAroraEconomics
    KennethAslaksonHistory
    CharlesBatsonModern Languages
    LouisaCatalanoMathematics
    A. MichelleChilcoatModern Languages
    LindaCoolAnthropology
    JamesDe seveFilm Studies
    TomasDvorakEconomics
    AndrewFefferHistory
    MariannaGanapiniPhilosophy
    AshrafGhalyEnvironmental Engineering
    JoshuaHartPsychology
    WalterHatkeVisual Arts
    BradleyHaysPolitical Science
    KurtHollocherGeology
    SanjayHosurElectrical & Computer Engineering
    HughJenkinsEnglish
    SarinaKuersteinerHistory
    BernhardKuhnEnglish
    AmyLoyaElectrical, Computer & Biomedical Engineering
    LauraMacmanus-SpencerChemistry
    SeyfollahMalekiPhysics & Astronomy
    MatthewManonGeology
    LoriMarsoPolitical Science
    DanielMosqueraModern Languages
    JillmarieMurphyEnglish
    JayNewmanPhysics & Astronomy
    DavidOgawaVisual Arts
    ZeynepOrhanComputer Science
    RosemaryPattersonSociology
    AndreaPedeferriPhilosophy
    ChadRogersPsychology
    Timothy Jacob (TJ)SchlueterComputer Science
    JordanSmithEnglish
    YijingStehleMechanical Engineering
    StromThackerAcademic Affairs
    D. CatherineWalkerPsychology
    LauraWintersClassics
    BuchinZacharyPsychology
    LeonardoZaibertPhilosophy
    CheikhNdiayeModern languages
  • Staff Members
    FirstLastDepartment
    EmilyBrownPresident's Office
    NiamyaCanadyIntercultural Affairs
    TaraCanniffDiving Coach
    RochelleCarusoCareer Services
    ChristopherCominoFaculty
    TonieCrossCareer Services
    DanielGabelmanAthletics
    CarolGagliardiDining Services
    EmmaGrayAdmissions
    CourtneyHallWomen's Ice Hockey
    Kelli-AnneHaysOffice Coordinator
    LaurenHydeHealth Services
    GenghisKhanReligious Life
    KatieMarcellaWomen's Basketball
    AshleyMartinezAthletics
    MatthewMasciocchiAdmissions
    JimMcLaughlinAthletics
    AmandaMorrendaRes Ed & Housing
    PaulMoundBaseball
    LauraNardelliTrack and Field
    IsabelNormanClass Deans
    YonnaPalmerAdmissions
    GavinPerrineFacilities
    KarenPerronWomen's Soccer
    MikePolsinelliWomen's Soccer
    AdonisRichardsOIA
    SamanthaSoonsDirector of Annual Giving
    AdriannaSymicekAthletics
    PaulTompkinsEnginerring Machine Lab
    MakaylaWahausadmissions
    PhillipWajdaCommunications
    TomWhiteCrew
    MikeZannellaMen's Hockey