Payne Hall

Residents of Payne Hall continue their learning outside of the classroom.  Payne Hall provides residents with an academically focused atmosphere in all of its houses.  Also included in Payne Hall is an academic house where residents are expected to maintain at least a 2.75 GPA throughout the academic year.  Payne Hall provides a safe, friendly environment that promotes education, fellowship, and community.  Volunteering in the Marquette community is a focus for Payne Hall residents and is apparent in their dedication to the Superior Edge Program at NMU.  Payne Hall is made up of one all male house, one all female house, and four co-ed housess. Payne Hall is building number 68 on the campus map.

Note:  Due to the type of furniture in the Payne Hall rooms, lofts are not permitted.  Loft kits manufactured to fit the beds in Payne Hall are available for rent.

Payne Hall Staff

Resident Director – Kate Sartori, 227-2516

1. Kate Sartori is the Resident Director of Payne Hall and is originally from Milford, MI.  She graduated in May 2009 from NMU with a degree in Outdoor Recreation Management and a minor in Environmental Conservation.  During her undergraduate career, she lived in Halverson Hall and worked on campus for five years, including three as a Resident Adviser in Halverson an done summer as a Community Adviser in Woodland Park.  Kate enjoys working with the students and staff of Payne Hall and has high expectations for the upcoming year.  Kate completed her Masters degree in training and development in the summer of 2011. After a year off of school she is returning this fall to begin a second Masters in Criminal Justice.  In her free time, she enjoys canoeing, kayaking biking, and playing basketball.

Payne/Halverson Front Desk:  227-2477

Building and Grounds Attendant - Brad Rachuy

Resident Adviser Staff

2012-2013 Payne Hall Staff

Payne Hall Traditions

History:

Payne Hall was opened in 1965 and is named after Lucille Payne, who taught English and speech at the J.D. Pierce School and later was an instructor in NMU’s English department.

Traditions:

• Payne Hall is a strong supporter of Relay for Life.

Interesting Facts:

• Payne Hall’s first floor has a brother/sister house: Playground and Springfield.
• A quiet hall, Payne is home to the first- and second-year NMU Wildcat hockey players.
• Payne Hall is the only all-academic hall on campus.
• In 1971 Payne Hall was the first to go co-ed on campus.