West Hall

West Hall is best described by a previous resident as, “…a good experience. It is like one big happy family here. Since we all live close to each other, everyone pretty much knows their neighbor and looks out for one another”. West Hall is up-campus, located adjacent to the University Center, and residents commonly eat at the Wildcat Den. Residents in West come from varied backgrounds, but come together to form a close-knit community. West holds an annual formal for its residents, deciding a new theme each year, as a long standing tradition. West is a great place to live, because it offers convenient access to different buildings on campus and feels like home away from home. West is all co-ed and is building number 62 on the campus map.

What's New in West Hall

West Hall Staff

Resident Director – Katie Puroll, 227-2821

Katie Puroll, originally from Southeast Michigan, came to NMU in 1999, and graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. Katie was a Resident Advisor in Dakota House in Halverson Hall for two years, and a Community Adviser in the 1600 Lincoln On-Campus Apartments for two years. After Katie completed her degree in 2004, she began working at a non-profit child welfare agency in lower Michigan, but has since returned to NMU to become the Resident Director in West Hall. 

West Hall Front Desk- 227-2710

Building and Grounds – Chuck Levi, 227-1449

Resident Adviser Staff:

2009-2010 West Hall Staff

West Hall Traditions

History:

West Hall, opened in 1960, is named after Wilber D. West, the director of NMU’s Guidance and Counseling Center for a number of years and dean of students for a short time.

Traditions:

• West Hall Formal

• End of the Year BBQ

Interesting Facts:

• West Hall is the only residence hall at NMU that has a view of Lake Superior.

• West Hall is located where NMU’s football stadium once stood.