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 shares a lobby with Hunt Hall, and is located across from the outdoor entrance to the Northern Lights Dining.

In the shared bedroom suites, residents share their living and sleeping space, as pictured here.

The Van Antwerp Hall lobby connects to the Wildcat Fit Zone. This is the on-campus workout facility for students only. Here, with a fitness pass, students can workout, take classes, and rent fat tire bikes.

Van Antwerp Hall has one available floor plan to residents; the shared bedroom suite floor plan which is pictured here.

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.

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.

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

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