²ÝÁñÉçÇø

Photo by Allison Blanchard, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø University Relations

The Eileen Panigeo MacLean Inupiat House, now referred to as Eileen's House, is a family-style residential facility designed to help rural students make the transition to a larger community and adjust to campus life. The apartments were built through a partnership between ²ÝÁñÉçÇø and the Arctic Slope Regional Corp. and provide housing for up to 25 students from rural ²ÝÁñÉçÇø. The facility includes residences, a common lodge area, a computer lab and laundry facilities. A large kitchen and freezer allow students to receive and prepare traditional foods.

Eileen Panigeo MacLean was a state representative and a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø alumna. After receiving her in elementary education from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø in 1975, MacLean began a career of teaching in rural ²ÝÁñÉçÇø and performing community service throughout the state. She was elected to the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø State Legislature in 1988 and served until 1995. She died at age 46 in April 1996.