Welcome to Kirkpatrick, Seidman, Stafford, and Swanson
Suite-style units consist of two rooms per suite with a shared bathroom joining them, reserved for freshmen. Each room houses two residents, who share a double fully furnished room with a sink. The bathroom consists of a shower and toilet stall. Suite-style is a great way to form a sense of community and relationships with other residents. This building is located in the North Campus Neighborhood near The Dish, Fresh Food Co., and Mackinac Hall, where most freshmen have classes. Kirkpatrick, Stafford, Seidman and Swanson are nicknamed "The Back Four."
First Floor Meetings
Meet your fellow residents and your RA at your first floor meeting! The first floor meeting will be the evening of your scheduled move in. See your RA boards in your building for a specific date and time.
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
Anna Bosman
Community Director
BS – Psychology; Grand Valley State University
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
I’ve been working for Housing and Residence Life at GVSU since 2018. I was a Resident Assistant, the Residence Life Student Assistant, and worked as a temporary employee for HRL from when I graduated in 2021 to July of 2022. I am so excited to be here full-time as the Living Center Director and continue to learn, grow and serve our students!
Resident Assistants
Muhammad Qasim
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Cellular and Molecular Biology / Biotechnology
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Muhammad Qasim is an international graduate student at Grand Valley State University (GVSU), currently pursuing a Master's degree in Cell and Molecular Biology. Originally from Pakistan, he holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and previously attended GVSU as an undergraduate exchange student. Passionate about civic responsibility, he works with the Office of Student Life's Civic Engagement team and actively volunteers in the community. Qasim aspires to contribute to the biotech industry through impactful research aimed at improving human and animal health, and he plans to pursue a Ph.D. to further his mission of knowledge-sharing and scientific advancement.
Nila Robinson
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Psychology
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Nila Robinson is a third-year student at GVSU, entering her second year of RAing. Nila is from A small town Downriver, MI, called Flat Rock. She enjoys talking and connecting with people. She's very easy-going and funny.
Isaac King
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Finance
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Isaac is from Livonia, Michigan. He is a sophomore majoring in Finance. In his free time, he enjoys working out, attending and watching any sporting event, golfing, and playing video games with friends.
Lauryn Coleman
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Sport Management
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Lauryn Coleman is a third-year Sport Management student at GVSU. A Detroit native, she is excited to bring enthusiasm and collaboration to the Back 4 Community. Outside her R.A duties, Lauryn serves as a campus tour guide and participates in four student organizations: she is a general member of the Sport Management Club, Historian for Students for Aging and Gerontology Enrichment, Sergeant at Arms for You Beautiful Black Women, and Founder and President of the Collegiate Midnight Golf Program. In her downtime, Lauryn recharges by cooking, sleeping, studying in the library, and connecting with friends.
Mattisyn Hunkele
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Legal Studies and Finance
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
This is Mattisyn Hunkele! She is a legal studies student and plans on graduating early. Mattisyn works as a server downtown in Grand Rapids. She spends most of her time at the gym or studying! She is excited for this opportunity and can't wait to meet everyone!!
Andreas Hardgrave
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: ENS
Pronouns: He/Him/His
If you hear someone say "Howdy, howdy!" from up in a tree, that would be Andy. He is a sustainability senior who loves to stay busy on campus. When you see him zooming by on his bike or longboard, don't hesitate to say, "HI!"
Darcy White
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Occupational safety and health management
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Harrison Smalley
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Nursing
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Harrison is a Senior studying nursing here at Grand Valley, and this is his third year as an RA. Harrison likes to work out, play music, and be with family and friends. He can't wait to meet his residents and co-RAs.
Mileena Morris
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Accounting
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Mileena Morris is an accounting major and content creator who is passionate about lifestyle topics. She is a member of Nourish Black Women, a student-led organization focused on creating safe mental spaces for Black women to thrive. Mileena is also a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, where she strives to serve her community.
David Velez
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Wildlife Biology
Pronouns: He/Him/His
David Velez is originally from Buffalo, New York, and is excited to be your RA this year. He enjoys hiking, biking, and working with animals, especially snakes, which he has two of. David is passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive community and is looking forward to meeting people. And he is a wildlife biology major!
Maitlin Miller
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Statistics
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Maitlin is a junior studying Statistics with minors in English and Math. She is from Battle Creek, MI and she's returning to the Back 4 for her second year as an RA. She is a swimmer on GV's Club Swim Team, and enjoys listening to music and making friendship bracelets in her free time.
Jason Kacelenga
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Business
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Jason Kacelenga is a very outgoing individual. He is encouraging and appreciates constructive criticism. He is a different and surprisingly unique individual. What I admire most is his relentless pursuit of personal growth.
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...