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Gelston Hall

Photo of Gelston hallPhoto of Gelston hallPhoto of a room in Gelston hallGelston Hall is a co-ed residence hall conveniently connected to the Tyler-Van Dusen Campus Center. The Hall is wired for online computer access and features in-room cable television.

Every residence hall has a lobby, study lounge, computer lab and laundry facilities. The Hall is staffed by student resident assistants and a postgraduate hall director.

Gelston Hall was named in honor of Mary C. Gelston, Alma’s first dean of women and a member of the faculty from the opening of the College in 1887 until 1906. Construction was completed in 1956 and was initially an all-female hall.

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The Corporation for National and Community Service named Alma College to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in both 2008 and 2009 for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth. The Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service-learning and civic engagement.

 

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Elizabeth Heitsch

Elizabeth Heitsch
Graduation: 2008
Major: History
From: St. Louis, Michigan
Interests: Reading, Music

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