Welcome to Winter and Secchia
Located on Pew Campus, close to all of the downtown attractions, this community features fully furnished 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments with air conditioning and an on-site workout facility (for use by Secchia & Winter Hall residents). Students living here enjoy the convenience of living close to their classes, restaurants, and city life. The Laker Line is close, allowing quick access to downtown, the Health Campus, and the Allendale campus.
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Resident Assistants (RAs) are sophomore-level or higher, undergraduate and graduate students who live on-campus. There is at least one RA on every floor of each living center. They contribute to a positive community living experience by serving as a campus resource for first-year students, and by coordinating social and academic activities for residents. RA staff members serve in the HRL duty rotation and are extensively trained in crisis management, facilities management, campus policies/student code of conduct, and student development.
Community Directors (CDs) are professional staff members who have a Master's degree in student affairs. CDs are live-in staff members and they assist in the daily operations of residential communities. These operations include administrative duties, managing conduct, supervising an RA staff, and providing support to residential students. CD staff members serve in the HRL duty rotation and have extensive experience in crisis management, facilities management, campus policies/student code of conduct, and student development.
Community Director
Community Directors (CDs) are professional staff members who have a Master's degree in student affairs. CDs are live-in staff members and they assist in the daily operations of residential communities. These operations include administrative duties, managing conduct, supervising an RA staff, and providing support to residential students. CD staff members serve in the HRL duty rotation and have extensive experience in crisis management, facilities management, campus policies/student code of conduct, and student development.
Zac Blevens
Community Director
BA – Psychology and Criminal Justice; Grand Valley State University
Office: Winter 143
I started my adventure at GVSU in 2002 when I arrived as a Freshman. I instantly knew that GVSU was the right place for me. I graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice. I have always had a passion for Housing and Residence life and now I am back where I belong at GVSU. I look forward to building strong, diverse, and inclusive communities on campus.
Resident Assistants
Siddhartha Poudel
Mentor Resident Assistant
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Nursing
Siddhartha is an international student from Nepal majoring in Nursing. He is a prod Laker who established Nepali Students Association and has been working to bring international students and Nepali students on campus together. He believes in inclusiveness, and acceptance and respects everyone for who they are. Siddhartha is also a foodie and loves cooking for people and trying new cuisines.
Brian Farrell
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Electrical Engineering
Pronouns: Other
Brian is a senior in the college of engineering and excited to cap his experience at GV. In his free time Brian enjoys cooking, baking, playing instruments, dancing, snowboarding, and going out with friends. Although he doesn't own a pet, Brian's family has two dogs which spend way too much time being lazy in the sun.
Andrew Richards
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Nursing
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Andrew is currently studying nursing at Grand Valley and is returning for his third year of being a resident assistant. He has a love for animals and spends much of his time visiting John Ball Zoo. In his free time, he runs long distance and is currently training for an upcoming marathon.
Samantha Rosel
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Audiology
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
This is Samantha! She is a graduate student in the Audiology program on the health campus. Outside of the classroom she is passionate about crocheting and knitting. She loves spending time at Lake Michigan and used to work for a state park on the shoreline.
Maebel Schumacher
Mentor Resident Assistant
Ruth Yeboah
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Communication
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Ruth Yeboah is a graduate student reading M.S Communications. She's sociable, optimistic and outspoken. She believes in creating opportunities for shared ideas and inclusive atmosphere as it creates comfort, trust and foster belonging. Her favorite quote is "Your life is a product of your choices".
GVSU Events Calendar
28th Annual Renaissance Faire
October 5, 2024 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The 2024 Renaissance Faire brings us all back together to celebrate with fun, laughter, music, and more. We will have merchants selling a variety of wares including jewelry, crystals, art, leatherworks,...
Master of Public Health (MPH) Information Session
October 5, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Master of Public Health program invites you to learn more about GVSU's MPH program! Join the MPH program director, Dr. Ranelle Brew, to learn how and why you should earn your Master of Public...
Agar Night
October 5, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ASCLS-Michigan�s District 1 is hosting an agar art workshop. The event will take place Friday, October 4th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and Saturday, October 5th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm ,...