Eastern Washington University is an institution of education that values a broadened cultural perspective… We are honored to name the new hall Snyamncut, and we are confident our students will appreciate its significance in contributing to their education."

Building a Legacy, Honoring a Culture: Engineering a namesake residence hall to celebrate the heritage of the native Spokane people and reinforce its active influence in the area

EWU’s new residence hall snyamncut, is the Salish word for ‘place of gathering.’. This new residence hall will house 350 students in double and triple rooms. It serves as the hub of the residential district, providing comfortable study and social spaces and high-tech amenities that integrate the living and academic environments for student success. This new residence hall was designed to maximize natural sunlight, create a sense of place and be welcoming to residents and the campus community. Cantilevered windows were placed strategically at the ends of corridor lounges to further the feeling of openness.