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What we are Founded as a men's Christian
cooperative house in 1957 by a group of ten visionary students, Fairway
currently located on the corner of Stadium and David Ross Rd. at the top of slayter Hill.
Since our founding nearly 50 years ago, Fairway has moved three times while
remaining committed to the same Christian principles on which the house was
originally built. Our purpose is to provide economic living quarters in a
Christian atmosphere for men of
Fairway is a member of the
Purdue Cooperative Council, the governing body for the cooperative system of
houses that is unique to Most importantly, we are a
brotherhood. Each brother is encouraged to strive to serve the Lord and
develop a personal relationship with His son, Jesus Christ. This commonality
adds a special dimension to the relationships that are built at Fairway. We
come as Christian brothers united through Christ; and as Fairway Brothers, we
leave with a bond that will truly last an eternity. What we
have Fairway is definitely
committed to academics. In the house there are 17 study rooms that hold 3 to 4
men. In these rooms, we are able to work and have our personal space. With
the large, diverse group of majors that makes up the house, there is nearly
always opportunity for studying partners and academic advice. Fairway
currently has the highest average male GPA in the cooperative system, and
the cooperative system repeatedly tops the campus average. Need a break from studying?
Fairway is always quick to answer. Our sand volleyball court is used almost
daily when the weather is warm, and our basketball court is a great place to
unwind after a day of classes. Our large living and dinning rooms allow us to
host campus-wide parties throughout the semester. In the evenings, if we're
not having a social with one of the women's houses, then we are probably out
playing intramural sports. Fairway takes great pride in
our athletics. We participate in intramural sports with the other men's
cooperative houses in a large range of sports from flag football and
basketball to bowling and ping-pong. We regularly bring home championships in
basketball, soccer, flag football, softball, tennis, and volleyball from year
to year. The house may also be found taking the field for any number of
philanthropic events as the cooperative and Greek systems alike often hold
athletic philanthropy events in which Fairway participates. Of course, when
no organized games or leagues are playing, there's always time for pickup
games among those in the house who just can't get enough. How we
work How can we maintain such a
high standard of living, large range of activities, and unique brotherhood of
men at such a low cost without outside help? The secret of Fairway and the
nature of a cooperative house is in their structure. We are a group of
students working together for mutual benefit. Our house does not hire staff
or outside help. We are self-sufficient and build on the advantages that our
numbers offer. Our house bills remain lower
than other campus housing costs through cooperative living. We are able to
buy food and house supplies in bulk. We also spread our general house duties
among the entire house. With a few hours of work a week from each member, the
house is able to offer three meals a day, a clean home, and endless
activities for the entire brotherhood. The tasks are tailored to your class
schedule and are easily taken care of during the week. The duties are
similar, if not less, than what your parents may have expected from you! From house president to
philanthropy chair to social chair, Fairway provides ample opportunity for
leadership and involvement in the cooperative system and the campus.
Leadership positions in the house are excellent for resumes and
post-graduation preparation. It is through our leadership that we are able to
coordinate all of the house's activities, tasks, and system and campus
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