Create your future. Shape your world.
Runyan Center is the epicenter for student life at Earlham College. Located on the south side of campus between the Athletics and Wellness Center and Stout Meetinghouse, this building is where students gather for lunch, study, make copies, rent movies or games, hold student organization meetings, and much more. Runyan Center also is the home for classes in the Fine Arts and the location of Leeds Gallery, the College's gallery that displays art of many different mediums throughout the year. Many services and meeting areas call Runyan Center home. For more information or if you have any questions please call 765-983-1316.
On the main floor, these services and meeting areas include:
The Office of Student Activities oversees Earlham Student Government and Student Organizations, plans activities for the student body, such as day trips, shuttle service and Little Sibs Weekend, and assists with New Student Orientation.
Director Rich Dornberger can help you book a summer camp or start a new student organization.
Webpage
Runyan Information Desk is a resource for all students, where you can ask specific questions, purchase a meal ticket, laundry card or copy card, or make a space reservation. These are only a few of the services Runyan Desk provides.
One of the premiere aspects of Earlham is a common dining experience, which happens daily in the Dining Hall. Sodexo, our on-campus food provider, offers hot meals, salads, pizza, sandwiches, and vegetarian and vegan options at every meal.
You can purchase a meal ticket at the Runyan Information Desk or sign up for a meal plan.
Weekly Menu at Dining Services website
The Bookstore has everything from class books to Earlham apparel to ice cream to the New York Times newspaper. If you need anything, the helpful and courteous staff will help you find it or order it for you.
The Bookstore serves Earlham College, Earlham School of Religion and Bethany Theological Seminary, as well as visiting alumni and the general public.
Hours are Mon. - Fri.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat.: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. while class is in session.
Website
The Fine Arts Department calls Runyan Center its home.
The department space includes classrooms, professors' offices, instrumental practice rooms, studios for pottery and metals, rehearsal space, theater storage and much more.
Program information
Earlham's very own art gallery displays art of many different mediums throughout the year. It is open to the general public. The gallery is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Coffeeshop is always full of students, faculty, and community members.
You can find salads, a grill, and a Subway, along with other grab-and-go food items. A big screen TV is available upstairs (the remote is at Runyan Information Desk) along with two meeting rooms.
The basement of Runyan Center is home to the following offices:
All students have a personal mailbox that stays with them throughout their undergraduate experience. The post office in the basement of Runyan Center is where all mailboxes are located for students and faculty members. You can also pick up your UPS packages. The office is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday.
The student leadership of the College call this area home. The Earlham Student Government is comprised of the Earlham Student Senate, Executive Council, and several committees.
Rich Dornberger is the Adviser to the Student Activities Board, the organization that brings bands, poets, interactive games, and comedians to campus for the students.
Student Organizations Council (SOC) allocates funds to student organizations on campus and oversees student organizations in general.
The Earlham Word is dedicated to keeping the Earlham community informed of news and events happening both on and in the Richmond area.
If you want to sit back and relax, you should check out the TV Room. There is a cable TV, a pool table, and a air hockey table. Lie down on a couch and take a nap or play fun games.
