Gant Hall
In Gant Hall students are accepted for who they are individually. Students are encouraged to be involved within their community and build lasting relationships by trying new hobbies, developing new lifestyles, and learning about their peers’ backgrounds. Gant residents identify their communities as involved, spontaneous, and close-knit. Living in the Gant Hall community provides students with an active yet relaxed college experience that is represented with long lasting friendships and pride. Gant Hall is made up of five co-ed houses and one all male house. Gant Hall is building #65 on the campus map.
What's New in Gant Hall
Gant Hall Staff
Resident Director - Dylan Shiver, 227-2804
Dylan Shiver is a first year RD from Rochester Hills, MI. Dylan has worked on NMU’s campus for 5 years now including 2 years as a Community Adviser in the Woodland Park Apartments and a summer as an Orientation Staff Assistant. Dylan graduated from NMU in August of 2008 with a degree in Electronic Journalism after a brief stint working with the UP’s own TV 6 Morning News. In his free time, Dylan enjoys playing guitar, mountain biking, basketball and playing XBOX on the regular.
Gant/Spalding Front Desk: 227-2015
Building and Grounds Attendant - Tim Phillips
Resident Adviser Staff:
| First Floor | |||
| Tawny Valencia | Hero House | 3423 | tvalencia@nmu.edu |
| Adlai Schuler | Brule | 3450 | aschuler@nmu.edu |
| Second Floor | |||
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Steven Watson |
Happy House | 3475 | swatson@nmu.edu |
| Mitch Foster | Hollywood | 3504 | mifoster@nmu.edu |
| Third Floor | |||
| Kayla Tiemeyer | The Strip | 3529 | ktiemeye@nmu.edu |
| Levi Ekanger | Paradise | 3558 | lekanger@nmu.edu |
2009-2010 Gant Hall Staff
Gant Hall Traditions
History:
Gant Hall is named after Luther Gant, who was a teacher, registrar and director of admissions at NMU for a record 42 years. The hall opened in 1965.
Traditions:
- Luther O. Gant (L.O.G.) Games
- Brule Run
- "Make Luther Proud" campaign
- Make a Difference Day
- Mobster's Ball
- Halloween Party
Interesting Facts:
- Gant Hall is connected to NMU's main dining facility, the Marketplace, and shares a lobby with Spalding Hall.
- Gant is right on the bike trails that lead to Lake Superior and the downtown area.
- Each year, Gant Hall residents strive to "Make Luther Proud," referring to the hall's namesake, Luther O. Gant.
- During the first snowfall, the men of Brule House streak around the courtyard at midnight.
