Residence Halls

Residence Halls

Ernest/Smith Burnhams Big 4

Students in the Burnhams are a diverse group who create a fun and friendly environment. Residents include student athletes, so there are always athletic events to attend in support of your neighbors. The hall organizes weekly programs such as movie nights and other social events, as well as activities highlighting different resources and events offered on campus. The Burnhams is conveniently located next to the Dalton Center and Waldo Library. A dining hall is located within the building.

Hall highlights

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  • Coed with male and female floors
  • Large rooms in a community bath hall; bathrooms are cleaned and re-checked daily by professional custodial staff
  • Some three- and four-person rooms assigned
  • Dining hall located within the building


Earnest Smith Room Layout Room dimensions:
Bedroom 9' 5" by 13' 5"
Study room
8' 5" by 13' 5"

The room

Entry room intended as living room, second room intended as bedroom. Some students will set up the room with each having a semi-private bedroom.

Furniture provided

  • Two beds and mattresses
  • Two desks with chairs
  • Two six-drawer dressers
  • Two wardrobes
  • One trash can
  • One recycling bin

The staff

 
Kara Kurczeski Julia Willis-Williams

Hall office phone:
(269) 387-6632

Ernest desk phone:
(269) 387-6624

Smith desk phone:
(269) 387-6631

Hall director:
Kara Kurczeski

Graduate assistant: 

Julia Willis-Williams
 

Office of Residence Life
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5312 USA
(269) 387-4735 | (269) 387-4786 Fax
RL-staff@wmich.edu