Spalding Hall
Competition, pride, and identity are three ways to describe Spalding Hall. Spalding residents are known for both their Wildcat Spirit and Spalding Spirit. Residents proudly wear their blue and orange colors of Spalding to represent their pride during hall events. Spalding also houses many student athletes who are very involved in their community and are strongly supported by the hall. Spalding’s competitive nature is prevalent in hall competitions and intramural sports. Spalding Hall’s goal is to build a family oriented community for residents that promotes social development and student involvement. Spalding Hall houses one all female house and five co-ed house, with one designated as a “study house”. Spalding is building number 66 on the campus map.
What's New in Spalding Hall
Spalding Hall Staff
Resident Director – Brett DeLonge
227-2320
Brett DeLonge is originally from Hesperia, Michigan and graduated from NMU in May of 2008 with a degree in Environmental Conservation. Prior to taking on the role of Resident Director in Spalding Hall Brett was a resident advisor in Magers Hall for three years. Brett also participated in and graduated from the Student Leader Fellowship Program in 2005. Brett is currently working on his masters degree in criminal justice. In his spare time, Brett enjoys being outdoors, hunting and fishing.
Gant/Spalding Front Desk: 227-2015
Building and Grounds Attendant – Mike Billings
Resident Adviser Staff:
| First Floor | |||
| Stephanie Mansfield | Stay Tooned | 3595 | smansfie@nmu.edu |
| Megan Niemi | Safariy | 3621 | meniemi@nmu.edu |
| Second Floor | |||
| Andrew Mills | The Gallery | 3647 | amills@nmu.edu |
| Kyle Brock | House of Wonders | 3675 | kbrock@nmu.edu |
| Third Floor | |||
| Jessica Strohl | Malibu House | 3701 | jestrohl@nmu.edu |
| Julie Landreville | The Breakfast Club | 3729 | jlandrev@nmu.edu |
2009-2010 Spalding Hall Staff
Spalding Hall Traditions
History:
Opened in 1965, Spalding Hall was named after Grace Spalding who was Head of NMU’s Art Department for many years.
Traditions:
- Marshmallow Assassination
- Labor Day cookout with Gant
- Spalding Soiree
- Super Bowl Party
- Christmas Party
- UP 200 Volunteering
- Make a Difference Day Volunteering
- Halloween Decorating
Interesting Facts:
- Spalding Hall was the last all-female hall. In 1994, it became a co-ed residence hall.
- Spalding Hall won the 2006 Spirit Competition at the All-Student Rally. It was also the residence hall Homecoming champion.
- Spalding Hall has a formal every winter semester.
- In 2004-2005, Breakfast Club received the highly-competitive House of the Year Award from Housing and Residence Life. House of Wonders won for the following 2005-2006 year.
