Dauten Hall at a glance
Residential community: JKL
Mascot: elephant
Community colors: teal and silver
Monthly tradition: JKLLB Kickback – hosted on the second Monday of every month
Room type: traditional six-person suites with a shared suite bathroom
There is a kitchen, laundry facilities, and a lounge on the lower level of Dauten Hall.
Room dimensions
In room, each student will have a XL twin bed frame and accompanying mattress, a three drawer dresser, and a computer desk and chair. The suite is carpeted and a shower curtain is provided. Students will be responsible for providing their personal items and toiletries.
The renderings below represent a standard layout. Renderings may not be completely representative of the room you are assigned to.
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Disclaimer: Please note that the floor plans provided are for general reference only and may not reflect the most current layout due to ongoing and recent facilities projects. Changes such as renovations, remodeling, and other modifications might not be immediately updated in these plans. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Dauten Hall staff
Chloe Beck
Residential Community Director
Shanedling, Dauten, Rutledge and LeeBeau Residential Communities (Beaumont Hall, Dauten Hall, Lee Hall, Rutledge Hall, & Shanedling Hall)
Resident Advisors
The primary role of a Resident Advisor (RA) is developing a community of students in a university living environment. RAs create opportunities for students to learn about themselves and others and are responsible for facilitating the general safety and well-being of the community.
WUSAs
For information about the WUSA League of Students, visit Student Transitions & Engagement.
Dauten Hall history
Carl Dauten House, a four-story residential hall, was dedicated on the Danforth Campus of WashU in November of 1976 for Carl Dauten.
Carl Dauten earned his AB, MA, and PhD from WashU. He served as a professor of finance and banking at the WashU School of Business and Public Administration. His administrative services at WashU included vice chancellor for administration, vice chancellor and associate provost, and executive vice chancellor. Outside the university, Dauten served as chairman of the Board of Directors of Concordia Publishing House, was the Journal of Finance associate editor, and wrote several books, some of which served as texts for college business courses. Dauten was also a member of several honorary societies.