The 2009-10 Granskou Staff

- Granskou Hall Director / Coordinator of Residence Life Programs

Tolu Kayode

Granskou 1st Floor

Name:
Noelle Harris

Hometown:
St. Cloud, MN

Year at Augie:
Sophomore

Favorite Augie Experience:
My favorite Augie experience was Freshman Dog Eat Dog. Our floor really bonded and we won!

Summer Plans:
I'm living in Sioux Falls for the summer, taking a couple classes and working for Admissions

One thing you're looking forward to being on Res Life Staff:
I look forward to all the great friends I'll make as a part of Res Life Staff..

Granskou 2nd Floor

Name:
Stacey Lenort

Hometown:
Fairmont, MN

Year at Augie:
Sophomore

Favorite Augie Experience:
I just love all the fun activities on campus; there is always something going on and new friendships to be made!  Random pickup games of sand volleyball are my favorite!

Summer Plans:
I will be in my hometown all summer.  My days will consist of me working for my dad and on the farm.  My evenings and weekends will consist of me coaching two youth soccer teams throughout the summer and playing on a team. Hopefully I will get to spend a lot of time with my family as well.

One thing you're looking forward to being on Res Life Staff:
I am excited to make new friendships with both my floor and the Res Life Staff!

Granskou 3rd Floor

Name:
Jamie Martin

Hometown:
Valley City, ND

Year at Augie:
Junior

Favorite Augie Experience:
It is very hard to limit my favorite experience at Augustana to simply just one, so here are a few: Intramurals (Volleyball rocks), Basketball Games, Late Night Chats, Black Light Parties, Outreach Lock-ins, and Dog Eat Dog Competition.

Summer Plans:
I am working in Sioux Falls at Wells Fargo and also for the Campus. I am staying in Stavig over the summer and then moving back into Granskou. I am also taking Management Online.  Additionally, I plan on playing lots of sand volleyball this summer to improve my skills for intramurals in the fall.

One thing you're looking forward to being on Res Life Staff:
I definitely look forward to the adventure that comes with being a PA. Every duty night creates a new story as you meet more people and build new relationships.  Oh, and I am looking forward to another Dog Eat Dog competition.

Granskou 4th Floor

Name:
Katie Melby

Hometown:
Conrad, MT

Year at Augie:
Senior

Favorite Augie Experience:
 My favorite Augie experience has been community service days; they are fun and a great way to give back to the community.

Summer Plans:
Working as a camp counselor at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp in Montana.

One thing you're looking forward to being on Res Life Staff:
Getting to know the girls on my floor and making new friends.

Granskou 5th Floor

Name:
Nick Allard

Hometown:
Owatonna, MN

Year at Augie:
Sophomore

Favorite Augie Experience:
I made a slip-n-slide out of a huge patch of ice on the lawn outside of Berg
with my PA, Al Helbig.

Summer Plans:
Working at Hy-Vee

One thing you're looking forward to being on Res Life Staff:
I'm looking forward to having a blast with the guys on my floor and meeting new people.

Granskou 6th Floor

Name:
Philip Mulder

Hometown:
Volga, SD

Year at Augie:
Senior

Favorite Augie Experience:Augie has given me so many awesome memories and experiences…whether it’s making a study fort in the basement of Solberg, being elected ASA Vice President, or running around the Augie green’s lake that formed after a heavy rain.

Summer Plans:
This summer I will be working as a desk receptionist at Stavig, and taking a couple classes.  I’ll also be enjoying the sun, hanging out with friends, and reading whenever I’m motivated.

One thing you're looking forward to being on Res Life Staff:
One nice thing about being a returning PA is the confidence you have in dealing with the most random situations, and Granskou will put me in some crazy circumstances and allow me and our staff to work together with our new hall director.  I look forward for these opportunities to grow. Although I’ll be on a different floor with different guys, I am excited to meet my fellow residents, find out what makes them laugh, and become one of their trusted friends.  Above all, meeting new people excites me the most about a new year on Res Life! 

Granskou 7th Floor

Name:
Melissa Nelson

Hometown:
Sturgis, SD

Year at Augie:
Sophomore

Favorite Augie Experience:
I really liked Viking Days.  There were so many fun activities to be involved with.  It was quite enjoyable relaxing and having fun with my friends.  Viking Varieties was probably my favorite part of the whole week.

Summer Plans:
I am going to be a blizzard extraordinaire, creating ice cream works of art at Dairy Queen.  Of course, I will also be having plenty of fun with friends and family.  I foresee long walks with my dog, camping on a lake, canoeing with my Dad and a Twins game with my friends.

One thing you're looking forward to being on Res Life Staff:
I’m really excited to meet tons of new people!

Granskou 8th Floor

Name:
Kirsten Lanander

Hometown:
St. Joseph, MO

Year at Augie:
Senior

Favorite Augie Experience:
Random and unplanned (usually late night) talks in the hallways of East

Summer Plans:
I am staying in Sioux Falls and working as a guard at Wild Water West.  In July I will be going to some family reunions and spend a week in New Orleans as a servant companion at the ELCA National Youth Gathering.

One thing you're looking forward to being on Res Life Staff:
Getting to know a great group of staff and enjoying all that is Gran.