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Gelston Hall

The Top Ten Reasons to Live in Gelston Hall

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1. Even though I am the oldest, students love me the most.

2. You learn how to use a fuse box.

3. Halloween Decorating for Big Brothers/ Big Sisters.

4. Large rooms.

5. The ghost of Mary Gelston.

6. The hall communities are great.

7. You can get food without ever leaving the building.

8. You can have a loft.

9. Go to meetings in Tyler Van Dusen in your pajamas.

10. Hall pride.

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A Little History...

Gelston Hall is a co-ed residence hall. We were 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.

 

Students conducting research side-by-side with faculty has been an Alma legacy for generations. Alma students team up with faculty on scholarly research or to collaborate on creative or performing arts projects. An annual Honors Day features student presentations, performances and exhibits. Many students present such work at regional, national and international meetings.

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Student Profile

Jason Latz

Jason Latz
Graduation: 2008
Major: Education
From: Elsie, Michigan
Interests: Sports, Habitat for Humanity

Spring Term courses offer students opportunities to break out of the “Alma Bubble.” Off-campus study, especially in a foreign country, shows you how you relate to the rest of the world and how the rest of the world views American people, politics and policies. You can then integrate your real world experiences into your academic programs and your future career.

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