Welcome to Kistler & Copeland

These buildings are located in the North Campus Neighborhood near Kleiner Commons, the tutoring center, Fresh Food Co., Fuel, and Mackinac Hall, where most first-year students have classes. Kistler and Copeland are traditional style buildings.

Resources

KNOWLEDGE BASe

RESIDENTIAL DESKs

MAIL & PACKAGE CENTEr

SUBMIT A WORK ORDER

GVSU EVENTS CALENDAr

COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDs

Meet the Staff

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, live-in staff members. 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 experience in crisis management, facilities management, campus policies/student code of conduct, and student development.

Meet Your Community Director

Bailey Pudlowski

M.Ed. - Adult and Higher Education; Grand Valley State University
B.B.A. - Accounting; Grand Valley State University
B.S. - Legal Studies; Grand Valley State University
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: [email protected]

Resident Assistants

Mya Brown

Mya is an Accounting major with a minor in Spanish. She enjoys getting to know people and being in nature. Mya is excited to meet the incoming freshmen!

Hannah Burkhardt

Hannah Burkhardt is a senior majoring in Biology, with a minor in psychology. She loves art, music and spending time in nature. This is her first year being an RA, and she's really looking forward to meeting everyone!

Shariya Harris

Hello everyone! Shariya Harris is a Senior at Grand Valley, majoring in Psychology. Pronouns are She/Her/Hers. Her hometown is Muskegon, MI. Outside of her role as a Resident Assistant, she is very involved on campus, including working as a Desk Assistant in the Office of Student Life, and she is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. She enjoys building new connections and creating comfortable spaces for everyone she's surrounded by!

Cameron Lipscomb

Cameron Lipscomb is a returning sophomore at Grand Valley State University studying Health Communications. He has a passion for music and enjoys fostering a strong community built up of different people. At GVSU he serves on Student Senate, Black Male Scholars, and works at the Speech Lab where he supports his peers in strengthening their communication skills. Some things he is excited about this year is to build meaningful connections with others while also being a reliable source for anyone.

Mackenzie Bryant

Mackenzie is an honors student entering her senior year. This summer, she had the opportunity to study abroad in South Korea, where she enjoyed experiencing a new culture and meeting people from around the world. In her free time, she loves listening to music, trying different boba tea shops, and watching movies. She is excited to get to know residents, build connections, and help create a fun and welcoming community as a mentor RA.

Aaron Horn

Aaron is going into his second year of school here at GV. He likes to get to know people and make them laugh. Most of his free time is spent with his friends or reading comics

Hunter Grifhorst

My name is Hunter Grifhorst. I am a Finance student at Grand Valley State University. I enjoy spending time outdoors and staying active, and I am excited to continue learning and growing throughout my college experience. I look forward to getting involved, meeting new people, and contributing to a positive community.

Aniah Humphries

Aniah is an Allied Health major with a passion for healthcare, leadership, and serving others. She hopes to pursue a career as an OBGYN Physician Assistant, where she can advocate for women's health and make a meaningful impact in her community. Aniah is known for her organization, compassion, and ability to create connections with those around her. She enjoys supporting others, encouraging growth, and creating welcoming environments where everyone feels valued.

Ayanna McClain

Ayanna McClain is a junior at Grand Valley State University majoring in Psychology with minors in Africana Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She is excited to serve as a Resident Assistant and is passionate about creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive community where every resident feels at home. Outside of being an RA, Ayanna enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring her faith, and getting involved in campus organizations. She looks forward to building meaningful connections with her residents and helping make their year both successful and memorable.

Keara Williams

Keara is a sophomore majoring in diagnostic medical sonography and is excited to welcome gvsu students into the kistler community. She is passionate about creating a healthy environment, with a comfortable and supportive community. Keara enjoys thrifting, baking, and spending time with her friends.

Alisha Vaquera

Alisha Vaquera is from Ludington, Michigan, and is excited to be an RA. She is majoring in Secondary Education and General Group Social Studies. Her interests include history, singing, photography, music, reading, and more.

Dorian Brooks

Dorian is a Cybersecurity major from Detroit, interested in the combined-degree program that goes from a Bachelor's in Cyber to a Master's in AI. Instead of studying, you'll usually find him playing Roblox. He also likes taking late-night walks and eating ice cream. He always wants to meet new people and learn something new.

Brendan Takace

Brendan is a third-year psychology major with a writing minor. He loves reading, tabletop games, and video games! He is excited to meet everyone and get back to school!