Welcome to Pew, Pickard, DeVos, and Kistler!
These buildings are located in the North Campus Neighborhood near The Dish, the Tutoring Center, Fresh Food Co., Fuel, and Mackinac Hall, where most freshmen have classes. You may hear about Pickard, Pew, DeVos, and Kistler as being a part of the PPDK community.
First Floor Meetings
Meet your fellow residents and your RA at your first-floor meeting! The first-floor meeting for Copeland will be on Tuesday 8/22, for Pickard on Wednesday 8/23, and for Pew & DeVos on Friday 8/24. See your RA boards in your building for a specific place 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
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.
BAILEY PUDLOWSKI
Community Director
Phone: 616-331-4503
Office: Pew Living Center 124
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Resident Assistants
Clair Harmsen
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Computer Science
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Clair is going into her junior year, majoring in Computer Science. She currently works for the GVSU IT department and previously served as a Summer Orientation Leader. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and ping pong, as well as watching movies with her friends.
Tyler Martin
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Exercise Science
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Tyler Martin, this year's coolest RA at Devos! He works at the Gym, and when he's not working at the gym, he's working out at the gym! He's 19 years old and has 1 younger brother and one Dog, which has a barking problem. He also has celiac disease (gluten allergy), so please no gluten for him! He is very excited for this year as an RA, so never hesitate to ask any questions or ask for help!
Grace Kryscynski
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Medical Laboratory Science
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Grace is a returning RA this year and is so excited to be back in the PPDK community! She is entering her 3rd year here at Grand Valley, studying Medical Laboratory Science, and eventually hopes to earn her Master's in Clinical Microbiology. Grace is the eldest of two siblings and comes from a family of avid sports fans. The library, arboretum, and rec center are 3 of Grace's favorite places on campus, and she highly recommends getting to the library early so you can secure a spot on the top few floors where the view is the best. Grace hopes you have a wonderful year here at GVSU and is so excited to get to know you better!
Kyle Gordon
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Web Design & Development
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Kyle is a senior at GVSU, studying Web Design & Development as part of one of GVSU's newest programs. He's also a member of GVSU's swim club and has qualified for CCS Nationals for the last two years in a row!
Ayanna McClain
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Psychology
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Ayanna McClain (yanni) is originally from Chicago and discovered Grand Valley while attending a volleyball tournament. She enjoys spending time with God, taking naps, diving into thriller and romance novels, and painting in her free time. Yanni is always up for a random side quest or new adventure. A fun fact about her: she used to be a competitive cheerleader!
Audrey Kneal
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Geology-Chemistry
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Audrey is a third-year geochemistry student from southeast Michigan. She enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and snowboarding. She spent a good portion of the summer on the Water in the West Program as a student and assistant to the professors. She is excited for her first year as an RA!
Matthew Davis
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Marketing
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Matthew is a first-year RA and a sophomore at Grand Valley, majoring in Marketing with plans to earn his MBA in the future. He's excited to start this journey in the PPDK community and bring great vibes and support to his residents. A huge sports fan and also runs his own clothing brand (trilation). His favorite spots on campus are Blue Connection and the Rec Center. Matthew is looking forward to a great year at GVSU and can't wait to get to know everyone better!
Aiden Mcdowell
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Biomedical Science
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Aiden McDowell is the middle of three brothers who grew up in Hudsonville, Michigan. He attended Hudsonville High School, where he graduated Suma Cum Laude with four State Championship titles in water polo. Aiden enjoys reading, video games, playing music, and sports like pickleball (and water polo of course). Aiden is entering his third year as a BMS major and is looking forward to supporting incoming freshmen and welcoming them to GVSU!
Amyra Watson
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Social Work
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Amyra is a sophomore majoring in social work with a passion for building community and helping others feel seen and at home on campus. Outside of school, she enjoys doing lash extensions, playing volleyball, and going to the movies. She is a Christian, and God is her motivation. She looks forward to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where every resident can thrive.
Adam Walsworth
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Secondary Education, Social Studies
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Introducing Adam Walsworth. Adam is a Junior this year, and loves to hang out with his friends, play Dungeons and Dragons, and go on nature walks. He is excited to work for all the students at Grand Valley, and he hopes to meet all of you on campus, Anchor Up!
Emma Dusendang
Mentor Resident Assistant
Major: Music Education
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
This is Emma Dusendang! She is a music education major originally from Marne, MI. Some things she loves are pastel yellow, Diet Coke, and her mini golden doodle, Copper<3. A fun fact about Emma is that she is known for telling the best stories! She chose to be an RA because she truly loves the stories and experiences she gets from meeting such a wide variety of people. Emma is super excited to be a mentor RA this year and meet all the new faces!
Mackenzie Bryant
First Year Resident Assistant
Major: Marketing
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Welcome to Grand Valley! Your Resident Assistant is excited to meet you all, help you settle in, and answer any questions you may have. They are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and safe community where everyone feels valued. Residents are encouraged to get involved, connect with their neighbors, and make the most of their time here. Here's to a great year ahead!
Wyatt Purucker
Mentor Resident Assistance
Major: History
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs, He/Him/His
Wyatt (he/they) has a major in history with a minor in LGBTQ studies and wants to pursue a master's degree in higher education. Additionally, they are a member of the Stock Equestrian Club. Outside of classes, Wyatt enjoys baking, hiking, reading, drawing, traveling, swimming, horseback riding, spending time with friends, and watching Netflix. They are very excited to meet all of the incoming students and help them flourish at GVSU!
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...