Residence Life | First-Year Residence Halls

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First-Year Residence Halls

  • Spacious dorm room in a first-year residence hallSheil Double
  • Cozy study nook in a first-year residence hallFounders Lounge
  • Shared dorm room in a first-year residence hall
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Residence Hall Features and Amenities
The convenient residence hall amenity fee covers the following features:

  • In-room access to the University Wireless Internet
  • Unlimited use of the laundry facilities in each residence hall
  • Microfridge (refrigerator, freezer, and microwave unit) in each room
  • Access to complimentary high definition cable (88 channels)
  • Air Conditioning provided in every Residence Hall

Founders Hall

Founders Hall was renovated during Summer 2018. The remodel of Founders includes updated bathrooms, electronic keycard access for every room, laundry located on every floor, an updated kitchen, and new lounge furniture.

Founders Hall, conveniently located in close proximity to the Library and Academic building, features double occupancy rooms housing 160 first-year residents. This residence hall is co-ed by floor. The lower level lounge offers use of a full-service kitchen, large screen TV, pool table and a ping pong table. A study area for residents’ use is located on the first floor. Founders Hall is an alcohol-free environment. Average room dimensions are 13' x 12'.

  • First-Year hall
  • Traditional style setting
  • Double rooms
  • Co-ed by floor
  • Alcohol-free
  • Building amenities include common lounge, pool table, ping pong table, vending machines, TV, kitchen and laundry
  • Total occupancy: 160 students
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Resident Life Coordinator

Name: Aletheia Johnson

Major: Psychology and Social Work

Year in school: Senior

Favorite TV show or movie: Grey’s Anatomy 

Hobbies: Going on walks, working at a summer camp near my home town, and hanging out with friends and family

Why you became an RA: I became an RA because I have a passion for helping others. I want to create a loving and accepting environment for this year and years to come. 


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Resident Assistant

Name: Sa'Naya Allen

Major: Aviation Administration with a concentration in Dispatch

Year in school: Junior

Favorite TV show or movie: The Princess and the Frog

Hobbies: Playing tennis, drawing, and listening to various genres of music.

Why you became an RA: I became a Resident Assistant (RA) because I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to enter college without support, guidance, or someone to turn to. I want to help new students navigate the same uncertainties I faced. 

Resident Assistant

Name: Nick Childs

Major: Air Traffic Control Management and Aviation Administration

Year in school: Senior

Favorite Movie: No Country for Old Men

Hobbies: Watching Baseball, listening to music, working on cars, playing video games with friends, traveling

Why you became an RA: I want to create the best possible experience for residents living at Lewis and improve my communication skills.

Resident Assistant

Name: Brielle Gallo

Major: Human Resource Management & a double major in Psychology, with a minor in Business Administration

Year in school: Senior

Favorite Movie: Netflix's "Trainwreck" Documentary Series

Hobbies: Drawing, collecting things, and spider keeping.

Why you became an RA: I wanted to help foster a community that allows for all ÐßÐßÂþ»­ residents to feel comfortable and love living on campus as much as I do. Everyone deserves to have a positive on-campus experience

Resident Assistant

Name: Daniel Zavala

Major: Criminal Justice

Minor: Psychology

Year in School: Junior

Favorite TV: Dragon Ball Z

Hobbies: Digital Drawing and Fishing

Why I became an RA: I became an RA to further connect with the campus and create a positive impact on the residents 


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Sheil Hall

This unique residence hall is the oldest building on campus and still well suited for first-year style community living. Sheil Hall offers double occupancy rooms for 140 first-year residents. This residence hall is co-ed by floor. A lower level lounge features a large screen TV, pool table, and a ping pong table. while the second floor lounge provides a full-service kitchen and study area. Sheil hall is in close proximity to the JFK Student Recreation and Fitness Center, Charlie’s Place, Memorial Hall, and Chapel. Several coaches from ÐßÐßÂþ»­ Athletics have their offices and the men’s lacrosse team has their locker room in the lower level of Sheil Hall. Sheil Hall is an alcohol-free environment. Average room dimensions starting at 10'2" x 10'.

  • First-year hall
  • Traditional style setting
  • Double rooms
  • Co-ed by floor
  • Alcohol-free
  • Building amenities include common lounge, pool table, ping pong table,  vending machines, TV, kitchen and laundry
  • Total occupancy: 123 students
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Resident Life Coordinator

Name: Jadalynn Vile

Major: Aviation Flight Technology

Year in school: Senior

Favorite TV show or movie: The Office Of Course! 

Hobbies: I love reading, I am a huge Stephen King fan, I like watching movies and hanging out with friends!


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Resident Assistant

Name: Sabel Raymond

Major: Air Traffic Control 

Year in school: Junior

Favorite TV show or movie: The Bee Movie

Hobbies: Painting, Gym and, Traveling

Why you became an RA: I became an RA because I wanted to create a community that is welcoming to students. I want to help students with anything they may need or are unsure of coming into college.

Resident Assistant

Name: Noah Hankinson

Major: Aviation Flight Technology

Year in school: Sophomore

Favorite TV show or movie: The Rookie

Hobbies: Playing golf, Fishing, Flying

Why you became an RA: I wanted to become an RA to deepen my involvement in the Lewis community and make a positive impact on incoming freshmen by helping them feel welcomed, supported, and comfortable during their transition to college.

Resident Assistant

Name: William “Bobby” Horihan

Major: Aviation Flight Technology

Year in school: Senior

Favorite TV Show or Movie: Friends or Pacific Rim

Hobbies: Driving, Flying, video games, chess

Why I became an RA: I became an RA to help residents build a better community at ÐßÐßÂþ»­.

Resident Assistant

Name: Jocelyn "Jocy" Zavala

Major: Criminal Justice 

Year in school: Senior

Favorite Movie: Howl's Moving Castle 

Hobbies: Listening to music and hanging out with family/friends

Why you became an RA: I became an RA to create an inclusive environment for everyone to feel welcomed. My goal as an RA is to create a safe space for residents that fosters support, encouragement, and positive validation.


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South Hall

South Hall features single occupancy rooms for 40 first-year residents. Study lounges are available on each floor, and a full-service kitchen is located on the fourth floor. This residence hall is co-ed by floor. South Hall is adjacent to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, convenient for nursing majors. South Hall is an alcohol-free environment. Average room dimensions are 8'4" x 12'

  • First-year hall
  • Traditional style setting
  • Single rooms
  • Co-ed by floor
  • Rooms include a personal sink
  • Alcohol-free
  • Building amenities include common lounges, foosball table, ping pong table, vending machines, TV, kitchen and laundry
  • Total occupancy: 40 students
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Resident Life Coordinator

Name: Jadalynn Vile

Major: Aviation Flight Technology

Year in school: Senior

Favorite TV show or movie: The Office Of Course! 

Hobbies: I love reading, I am a huge Stephen King fan, I like watching movies and hanging out with friends!


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Resident Assistant

Name: Andrea Midnight

Major: Chemistry

Year in school: Junior

Favorite TV show or movie: Harry Potter Goblet of Fire, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Bride Wars

Hobbies: Listening to music, playing video games, baking, shopping, and spending time with friends and family!

Why you became an RA: I became an RA because I care about making people feel seen and supported. I want residents to feel comfortable reaching out and knowing they have someone there for them.

Resident Assistant

Name: Colten Sztapka

Major: Aviation Transportation

Year in school: Junior

Favorite TV show or movie: Breaking Bad

Hobbies: Golfing and working out

Why you became an RA: I want my residents to receive the same type of care and support I was given in my first 2 years of college.


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