Welcome to Murray and VanSteeland

These apartments are fully furnished apartments primarily for returning residents, transfer students, and graduate students. First-year residents are able to reside in Murray as long as it is selected as a preference during the housing application process. Murray apartments provide residents with increased privacy and space, while still being close and convenient to classes and campus resources. They are located in the South Campus Neighborhood near The Blue Connection, Library, Niemeyer Honors College, and the Kirkhof Center. Residents can enjoy the privacy of their own bedroom and additional living space, all while still enjoying the community that has been built. Outside, there is a volleyball and basketball court, and a large courtyard where you will typically see students lounging or playing outdoor games.

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.

MEET THE STAFF

KNOWLEDGE BASE

RESIDENTIAL DESKS

MAIL & PACKAGE CENTER

SUBMIT A WORK ORDER

GVSU EVENTS CALENDAR

HRL COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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

Jay Chapa

Community Director

BS - Advertising & Public; Grand Valley State University

Phone: (616) 331-4297

Office: VanSteeland 104

Pronouns: She/They

[email protected]

Resident Assistants

Logan LaBadie

First Year Resident Assistant

Major: Finance

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Logan LaBadie is a first-year Resident Assistant at Murray Living Center. He is a sophomore at Grand Valley State University, majoring in Finance. In his free time, Logan enjoys working out, spending time with friends, and watching sports. He's excited to help build a welcoming and supportive community and looks forward to getting to know everyone this year.

Isabella Giacona

First Year Resident Assistant

Major: Supply Chain Management

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

RA Bella is a junior at Grand Valley studying supply chain management. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, painting, listening to music, playing video games, and reading. She also loves spending time with friends and family whenever she can!

Chandler Colvin

Mentor Resident Assistant

Major: Biomedical sciences

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

This is Chandler! She is a third-year student at Grand Valley, majoring in Biomedical Sciences on a pre-medical track. She enjoys exercising and spending time with family! She also loves to study.

Cynthia Mutua

First Year Resident Assistant

Major: MSc. Data Science and Analytics

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Meet Cynthia Mutua, your Resident Assistant who's always down for a good laugh, a deep chat, or a night snack run (yes, she has Cheetos). As a Data Science and Analytics graduate student, Cynthia is big on community and making core memories. She enjoys sharing her love for karaoke, anime, sushi, travelling, and sunset yoga. Welcome, and get set for a year full of laughter, creativity, and connection with Cynthia!

Emilee Thibodeau

Mentor Resident Assistant

Major: Legal Studies and Business

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Meet Emilee! Emilee is a 3rd-year RA and is going into her senior year at GVSU! This year, she's balancing her studies while applying to law school. She enjoys reading, learning new things, and staying active at the gym. When she's not studying or working out, she loves spending time with her family and friends.

Benjamin Ohene

First Year Resident Assistant

Major: Public Administration

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Benjamin Ohene, originally from Ghana, prefers to be called Ohene, meaning "king" in his Akan dialect. He is an MPA student at GVSU with a focus on Nonprofit Management and Leadership. Ohene is the Graduate Assistant for the Center for Women and Gender Equity, where he coordinates the Replenish Basic Needs Center. He also enjoys running track in his free time.

Sidarth Sirimalla

Mentor Resident Assistant

Major: Computer Science

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Sidarth is from Hyderabad, India, in his Senior Year, pursuing his Bachelor's in Computer Science with a minor in Cybersecurity.

Noah Masen

Mentor Resident Assistant

Major: Human Resources Management and Marketing

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Noah Masen is a junior studying Human Resources Management. He enjoys meeting new people, exploring new places, and trying new things. Noah is excited to be part of the community and looks forward to meeting everyone.