About Van Antwerp Hall

Van Antwerp has a friendly atmosphere where students strongly identify with their communities
and express a high level of Wildcat Spirit. Students in Van Antwerp Hall describe their home as
highly involved, academically focused, and full of unique opportunities. Van Antwerp has one
all male house, one all female house, and one academic house where residents are expected to
maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
● Spooky Sundaes (Halloween decorating contest and ice cream sundaes)
● Marshmallow wars
● HUVA ball

Van Antwerp Hall Government

Vision Statement: Van Antwerp Hall strives to promote an inviting atmosphere that encourages a strong sense of community and academic excellence.


Mission Statement: Van Antwerp is an inclusive, fun and comfortable resident home with three specialty houses. We encourage students to achieve their fullest potential through creating a welcoming environment where everyone knows and feels like they’re home. 

(Drafted by Van Antwerp Hall Government 2023)


History: Van Antwerp Hall, opened in 1967, is named after Maude Van Antwerp who taught in NMU’s Education Department for 25 years.

More about Van Antwerp Hall

Traditions:

  • Bucket List Competition
  • "Spooky Sundaes" Halloween decorating contest
  • Game Nights
  • RA/RD/BG Appreciation Week
  • Study Snacks in the lobby during finals week
  • Museum 
  • House Camping Trip

Interesting Facts:

  • Every year, Van Antwerp residents volunteer for the campus and local community.
  • Van Antwerp Hall was renovated in the summer of 2007 with the goal of being LEED certified and is currently being evaluated by the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Susan Robison

Van Antwerp Hall Resident Director

Susan Robison

I graduated with my Masters in Science in Student Affairs in High Education from Missouri State University in 2021. This is my 7th year working in housing. I've worked at three different colleges: NMU, Missouri State, and Fort Lewis College in Colorado. I've published two books! I've completed two separate year-long research projects within student affairs and higher education, focusing on student conduct processes and the experience of minoritized students. This year, my writing has been featured on Roompact, which is a higher education blog, and I've been featured on an episode of the ResEdChat podcast, too.


Contact:

surobiso@nmu.edu | 906-227-2396


Office Hours: 

Monday9:30am-11:30am
Tuesday2:30pm-4:30pm
Wednesday1pm-3pm
Thursday9:30am-11:30am
Friday10am-12pm

 

Van Antwerp Hall Resident Advisers

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Lizzie Kucharek

Lizzie Kucharek

Moose Lodge: Rooms 100-130

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Jules Garcia

Jules Garcia

Down Under: Rooms 138-166

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Emma Iles

Emma Iles

Aspen Haus: Rooms 200-230

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Joe Weber

Joe Weber

Mountain House: Rooms 234-266

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Michael Tuomi

Michael Tuomi

American Graffiti: Rooms 300-330

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Lexie Hull

Lexi Hull

Concert House: Rooms 334-366