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 | |||
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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 |
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.
