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

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
Gant Hall
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.