Housing and Residence Life

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. 

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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.

Erick Anangwe is an Artificial Intelligence student in the College of Computing. He enjoys building software and exploring/visiting beautiful places. He is open to your suggestions or recommendations of amazing places he should visit. The Canyonlands National Park is among the most beautiful places he has been to. Erick is looking forward to interacting with you this school year.

Cynthia Mutua is a graduate student pursuing her MS in Data Science and Analytics, originally from Kenya, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. On campus, she works as a Graduate Assistant Data Scientist, and she's excited to bring that same problem-solving energy to supporting her residents. Outside of work and class, she loves movies, anime, yoga, and travel; she's on a mission to visit all seven continents (three down, four to go!). She can't wait to build a welcoming, close-knit community and get to know everyone this year.

Langdon McGuire is a funny, charismatic guy who loves to be on the go. When he's not in class, you can often find him running through the Grand Ravines and the many sidewalks on campus. Langdon is excited to be a first-year RA this coming semester and wants to make an impact on the community around him.

RA Jace Perroud is a 4th-year student at Grand Valley State University. He is majoring in Social Work with a minor in Sociology, and is intending to seek his Masters in Social Work in the coming years. He has recently been to Ireland for study abroad and is determined to return in the future. When not in class, you can find him playing guitar, at Laker football games, watching the Lions in the fall, and participating in student political organizing with his main student org, the YDSA. His current favorite show is the anime, Bungo Stray Dogs.

Noah Seim is a fourth-year student majoring in International Relations, Music, and French. He plays the piano and the accordion and has recently recorded three piano works of Rossetter Gleason Cole. Noah recently returned to the United States after spending the 25-26 academic year studying abroad in Morocco. In his free time, you can find Noah discovering new music, reading, or spending time with friends.

Irene is a second-year student and first-year RA majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She loves crafting, fashion, and spending time with friends. She's looking forward to the year to come!