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.
GroupMe
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 a dedicated nursing student from Nepal. He loves travelling and trying foods from different cultures. He also loves cooking, and if you visit him, his apartment definitely smells like spices and food.
Imuetiyan Theodora Otasowie
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Nursing
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Imuetiyan Theodora Otasowie is an international student from Nigeria who came to the USA in December 2022. Currently a second-semester junior majoring in nursing, she is an active member of the community as a second-year mentor Resident Assistant (RA). Starting in Fall 2025, Imuetiyan will serve as the president of the African Student Council (ASC), where she aims to promote cultural awareness and support among fellow students. In addition to her studies and leadership roles, she balances two jobs, demonstrating her dedication and commitment to both her education and community involvement.
Cooper Trumbley
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Cooper is a second-year RA from St. Joseph, Michigan. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, making music, and longboarding.
Samantha Rosel
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Audiology
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
This is Sam! She is a graduate student studying Audiology. Sam loves hiking and dancing.
Kwaku Boamah
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Cybersecurity
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Say hello to Kwaku, one of your awesome RAs! As a grad student, he's super dedicated to making our residence hall a place full of positive energy and strong connections. Kwaku thrives on building a vibrant community where smiles are plentiful and everyone feels they truly belong. Get ready to experience some fantastic initiatives and a truly supportive space!
GVSU Events Calendar
Junk Drawer - Senior Seminar Closing Reception
January 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Junk Drawer - Senior Seminar Where: 106 Gallery, at 106 Division Ave South When: Runs from December 5th, 2025 to January 9th, 2026 Opening Reception on December 5th, from 6:00pm-9:00pm Closing...
M. Hockey D1 vs PNW
January 10, 2026 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Grand Valley State's D1 Club Hockey team hosts Purdue Northwest at 7:30pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Open Speaker Meeting
January 11, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
AA Open Speaker Meetings are open to all! These meetings are a great way to learn about what AA is, what it does, and what it does not do, too. During these meetings, a member of AA will share their...