English Hall
English Hall was built in a closed suite configuration with three to five student rooms connecting to a common living/study area.
The suites contribute to a smaller, cozy atmosphere and also afford students additional living space outside their residence hall rooms.
Floor coverings in the residence hall rooms are tile and furnishings for each student include the following:
- a bed
- dresser
- chest
- desk
- desk chair
- bookcase
- closet space
English houses 234 women on four floors and does not have an elevator. Located on the south side of campus, English is in between Haakonsen Hall and Gerig Hall.
"Living in a suite is like living in a house with seven women. There are fun times, there are hard times, but overall, you leave the experience knowing that you are better because of it. You are able to have close personal relationships with these incredible women who inspire you, challenge you and encourage you to become a stronger woman of God." - Katrina Hershberger '05
Julie Engelsman, English and Haakenson Halls Director
My name is Julie Engelsman, and I serve as the English and Haakenson Halls Residence Hall Director. I am originally from Hudsonville, Michigan, which is only twenty minutes from beautiful Lake Michigan, a place that is near and dear to my heart. I came to Taylor in August 2006, after graduating from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania with my Master of Arts in Higher Education in May 2003. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Youth Ministry from Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in May 2003. I believe that Cornerstone is where I discovered my passion for discipling and educating college students. In addition to discipleship, I enjoy hiking, swimming, listening to music, photography, and great conversations filled with laughter.
Email Julie at jlengelsman@taylor.edu
Kristen Osborne, English and Haakonsen Assistant Hall Director
My name is Kristen Osborne, and I am the Assistant Hall Director to English/Haakonsen Hall. I am from Dayton, Ohio, and I graduated from Taylor in May of 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Minor in Business Management. Currently, I am working to earn my Masters from Taylor in Higher Education and Student Development. During my time as an undergraduate student, I was blessed with the opportunity to serve for two years as a Personnel Assistant within my residence hall. It was throughout my time as a Personnel Assistant that I realized my passion for working with college students. As I reflected back on my time at Taylor and the growth and development that I had experienced, I realized I wanted to pursue a career in Higher Education. I love learning about people and discovering what their true passions are, while encouraging them to use those passions for the furthering of God's Kingdom. Beyond my work with college students, I also enjoy being outside, playing sports, listening to music, driving with the sunroof open, spending time with my family and friends, and of course, being from Ohio, I must say that I love the Ohio State University Buckeyes!
Email Kristen at krosborne@taylor.edu
