At Lamson Hall, you'll get so much more than just a roof over your head. We know we can't replace home sweet home, but it's our goal to provide a family-like atmosphere.
During each semester, Lamson staff provide opportunities for you and your 500+ Lamsonite "sisters" to bond. How does a pancake breakfast, brownie bash, or riotous game of Monopoly sound? What about curling up with a ridiculously big bowl of buttery popcorn for a Saturday night chick flick?
OK, we know college isn't all fun and games. So Lamson Hall also provide access to many services you might need Lamson Hall residents can depend on 24/7 access to on-call medical professionals in case of an emergency. During regular business hours, the University Medical Center is open to remedy minor problems--like getting a prescription for that persistent cold. If you must miss class to meet an appointment, excuse slips are available for your professors. Andrews University health insurance covers visits to the University Medical Center, local clinics, and hospitals/emergency rooms.
Break Through Ministries is a ministry available to all Lamson Hall residents. Our mission is to promote Christ, His kindness, comfort and compassion in our community. Planning meetings are held regularly to brainstorm and implement programs that will enhance the Spiritual atmosphere in Lamson Hall. If you want to have an impact for Christ among your residence hall community please join in and let your voice be heard.
Sometimes the academic and social pressures of college--like final exams week and bumpy relationships--can leave you frazzled. When stress seems insurmountable, the Counseling & Testing Center is ready to offer encouragement and coping strategies. Located in Bell Hall, the center provides a confidential, supportive environment and employs licensed, caring psychologists who will help you deal with issues like depression, eating disorders, domestic violence, or whatever's bugging you. They're committed to your mental, social, and spiritual well-being. If you're struggling with a problem of the academic rather than social persuasion, you'll be happy to note that several tutoring groups meet in Lamson Hall's back lobby during the week. So if the Kreb's Cycle is boggling your mind or you just can't seem to organize that literary analysis of Kafka's Metamorphosis, stop by for individualized assistance.
Safety is another high priority at Lamson Hall. We encourage you to avoid parking in or walking through isolated areas at night. Park near street lights and keep your doors locked. If you're anxious about that long after-lab walk from the Science Complex to Lamson Hall, Campus Safety provides walking escorts. If you notice any suspicious activities and/or persons, or any other potential safety hazard, please alert Campus Safety and the dean on duty.
Lamson Hall also provides a plethora of miscellaneous services to make your life easier. For that Encyclopedia set or gigantic stuffed giraffe you can't cram into your dorm room, trunk room storage is available in the basement. The front desk is the place to be if you need to borrow a vacuum, board game or medical supplies. And for a few coins, you can get a soda, Milky Way, stamps, and laundry supplies from the vending machines located in the basement and 2nd floor West ironing room.