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Boer-Bennink Hall

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Also known as BB, this residence hall complex is comprised of two wings with one common lobby and shared, connected basements. Boer is traditionally a male hall and Bennink a female hall.

Built:

1968

Named after:

Geert Boer (1832-1904): Became ÃÛÌÒapp's first professor in 1867.

B.J. Bennink (1864-1947): Served as principal, superintendent or teacher at six Christian schools in the Midwest.

Claim To Fame:

Wild Boar Day is a tradition for this building, though "Boer" actually means "farmer" in Dutch. Apparently someone was a bit confused.

Location

3255 Knight Way SE
49546-4408

42.93381, -85.58652