Gant Hall

Gant Hall is a place for you to find friends who accept you for who you are. Gant is a place where you’re encouraged to get to know people with different hobbies, lifestyles, and backgrounds.  People who live in Gant usually say, “I can’t imagine living anywhere else, it’s changed my life.” Gant has 5 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


Gant/Spalding Front Desk: 227-2015


Building and Grounds Attendant - Tim Phillips

Resident Adviser Staff:

First Floor
Mary Armijo  Hero House  3423 marmijo@nmu.edu
Derrick Schippert Brule 3450 dschippe@nmu.edu
Second Floor

Steven Watson

Happy House 3475 swatson@nmu.edu
Dan Freeborn Hollywood 3504 dfreebor@nmu.edu
Third Floor
Jeanine Blom The Strip 3529 jblom@nmu.edu
Justine Tozer Paradise 3558 jtozer@nmu.edu
Gant Hall Staff
2008-2009 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:

  • Luasta!
  • 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.