Residence Life

Getsch Hall

Mission

Getsch hall is a freshman living area that consists of primarily double occupancy dorm style rooms. We believe that as much learning during college occurs outside of the classroom during everyday life as it does inside the classroom. This learning occurs as we attempt to live together as the body of Christ and face one another with the love of Christ Jesus. We strive very hard to serve freshman through building deep relationships with all of the residents of Getsch hall, listening to the needs of our residents, and providing activities and events that encourage community and learning. In all things, we attempt to bring honor to the name of Jesus Christ. My hope and prayer is that all who live in this hall may find it a home where they are welcomed by rich community and grow in their knowledge of Christ, self, and others. Thomas Mueller Resident Director

Theme Scripture Verse

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." —Romans 12:9-12

Resident Assistants

Brock Beithon, 110
Kelsey Schenck, 125
Heather Johnson, 205
Luck Anderson, 229
Katie Price, 313
Justine Petry, 321 ARD
Kjersten Karlsgodt, 329

Some highlights in Getsch

• “Shift” (Bible study for your floor)
• Roommate Roulette
• Open Mic Night
• Monday Night Football parties
• Operation Christmas Child
• Ping-Pong Competition
• Hall Worship (weekly worship time led by students)
• Cookouts
• Christmas Decorating Contest and "The Lighting of Getsch"
• Movies & games in the Shack
• Opportunities for community outreach including regular nursing home visitation
• Residence Hall Council-a group that meets regularly and plans events for the hall including social programming and educational programs

Facilities at Getsch

Getsch houses 150 students on six floors of approximately 25 students each. Getsch has three separate lounge spaces. The main lounge has a ping-pong table, several couches and chairs, a TV, and the Shack which also has a TV and is a great place to play games at night. The upstairs lounge is designed especially for social activities and has another TV, a pool table, a foosball table, and plenty of couches to sit down and play games with a big group. The downstairs lounge is specifically set aside for quieter studying. It has two public computers, a printer, several tables and chairs, multiple couches, several booths for hanging out and studying, and a pop machine. The downstairs lounge also houses our laundry facilities, lockers that are available for rent if you have the need for extra storage space, and also a kitchen space with an oven, microwave, and refrigerator.

Room Features

Our rooms feature lofted beds, desks, dressers, and closets for every person. Each floor has community restrooms with individual shower stalls. In my opinion, dorm style life is one of the greatest things about college. It brings people together in ways that are simply impossible in other living arrangements. It helps build truly vital community.