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 62 on the campus map.Note: Due to the type of furniture in the West Hall rooms, lofts are not permitted. Loft kits manufactured to fit the beds are available for rent.
West Hall Government
Vision Statement: Set apart from the rest, we are a proud family at West to encourage the best in academics, community, involvement and independence.
Mission Statement: The mission of West Hall is to provide a comfortable environment where students can feel safe and united. Residents create a fun-loving, family-like atmosphere that is unique to the campus community. Student involvement in West Hall is key to academic and social success.
West Hall Staff
Resident Director – Grant Langdon
227-2821
Grant hails from Edgar, WI, and graduated in August, 2010, with a degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management from NMU. Prior to being the RD in Spooner, Grant was the RD in Hunt Hall and a Resident Adviser in Van Antwerp Hall. Grant enjoys playing video games, backpacking, and doing "geeky" things during his spare time.
| Grant Langdon Office Hours | |
| Monday |
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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| Tuesday | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Katie Raatz Office Hours | |
| Monday |
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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| Tuesday | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 11:00 a.m. - Noon |
| Thursday | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
West Hall Front Desk: 227-2710
Building and Grounds Attendant - Neal Collick
Resident Adviser Staff
| Senior Community Assistant | Katie Raatz | 4587 | kraatz@nmu.edu |
| First Floor | |||
| Tavin Swanberg | The Reel House | 5897 | tswanber@nmu.edu |
| Cole Brooks | Classic House | 5827 | cobrooks@nmu.edu |
| Second Floor | |||
| Jackquelin Bristol | The Jungle | 5809 | jbristol@nmu.edu |
| Alyssa Lambert | Mt. Olympus | 5738 | allamber@nmu.edu |
| Third Floor | |||
| Christina Bouwhuis | The Habitat | 5717 | cbouwhui@nmu.edu |
| Brian Katasfiasz | The Studio | 4952 | bkatafia@nmu.edu |
2016 - 2017 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:
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Welcome Weekend bonfire
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Ugly Sweater Christmas party
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Halloween party
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Super Bowl party
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Condom Carnival
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Alcohol-Free All-Nighter
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"Chuck Day"
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West Hall Formal
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End of the Year BBQ
Interesting Facts:
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West Hall is the only residence hall at NMU that has a view of Lake Superior.
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West Hall is located where NMU’s football stadium once stood.
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West Hall has placed in the top three in both the Stepping and Airband Competitions (Winterfest) in 2013. They won the Stepping Contest in 2013 and the Airband Competion in 2015.
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The Hall's colors are Christy Blue and Yellow.
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West Hall's mascot is the Pterodactyl.