RHA News

Reapplication is Here!

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:59:00 +0000

You want to live on campus next year, right? Reapplication for housing started yesterday, January 23, for students who want to stay in their current rooms. Those looking to move rooms and have a group should go to group reapplication on January 31 and February 1. You can visit http://reslife.missouristate.edu/WhosIn.htm for more information.

Meal Plan Survey

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:58:00 +0000

Have you taken the meal plan survey yet? This is your chance to voice your opinion on what our meal plans should look like next semester. Visit http://studentvoice.com/missouri/mealplansurvey today!

Green Bikes Are Back!

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:55:00 +0000

Be on the lookout on Monday, February 6th, for your chance to check out a Green Bike from the Residence Hall Association's Green Bike Program. More information will be released closer to the check-out date.

RHA Review Volume 3 Issue 4

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:28:00 +0000

We are now accepting articles for the November edition of the RHA Review, our monthly newsletter. The process begins this early to allow time for submissions to be made as well as editing and printing the final version. Articles can be anything that students living in the residence halls would be interested in from events to personal experiences.

Please e-mail submissions to Kaatz13@live.missouristate.edu by the end of Monday, November 21.

Upcoming Events in November

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:21:00 +0000

November 16, 6:30-8:30 pm: Cultural Thanksgiving (hosted by Sunvilla, supported by RHA)
November 21, 4:00-6:00 pm: RHA General Assembly votes on its Silver Bell Award
November 22-27: PRC closed for Thanksgiving Break
November 23-25: No classes for Thanksgiving Break

Discovery Center Night

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:13:00 +0000

When: Thursday, November 10th at 9 pm
Where: The Discover Center, 438 E. St. Louis St. Meet at the Blair-Shannon circle drive if you need transportation.
What: The Discovery Center is an interactive museum. It teaches the attendees about the world around us and our place within it. There are many new adventures and interesting facts to learn.
Who: Hosted by RHA and SAC

RHA Review

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:46:00 +0000

We are now accepting articles for the November edition of the RHA Review, our monthly newsletter. The process begins this early to allow time for submissions to be made as well as editing and printing the final version. Anyone interested in submitting an article can use one of the following ideas or one completely their own (outline the upcoming Boomer's Cup games and update everyone on the current standings, give the details on the upcoming Discovery Center night, or write about your personal experience on campus that other residents relate to).

Please e-mail submissions to Kaatz13@live.missouristate.edu by the end of Monday, October 17.

Upcoming Events in October

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:25:00 +0000

October 13 - 16: Fall Break
October 17: Pop Tab Wars Ends, NCC Applications Available
October 20, 9:00 - 11:00 pm: Casino Night
October 22, 7:00 pm: Boomer's Cup Women's Soccer
October 23 - 29: Homecoming Week
October 26, 5:00 - 7:30 pm: Halloween in the Halls
October 28 - 30: MACURH Conference

Green Bike Program

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:04:00 +0000

Would you like to ride a bicycle around campus without spending a fortune buying one? Then this program is for you! Students who live in the residence halls will have the opportunity to rent bikes from the RHA Green Bike Program. Checkout will be on September 13th and 14th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the bikes will be $15 each to rent for the semester. There are 31 bikes total, so get there early! For more information, please contact Thomas Matthews at Matthews492@live.missouristate.edu.

School is Almost Out...

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:37:00 +0000

RHA wishes everybody luck on their upcoming finals. We also like to congratulate those who will be graduating this year! Finally, we would also like to wish everybody a relaxing, fun, and safe summer!!!

RHA Barbecue and Auction

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:35:00 +0000

As the school year winds down, RHA will be holding its last meeting on May 2nd. However, instead of meeting in the PSU, we will be meeting in the Freddy Courtyard for some barbecue and games! Don't forget to bring your Dubloons because they will be an auction for some awesome prizes including games and movies. So, be sure to be behind Freddy Courtyard at May 2nd at 4 for RHA's Barbecue and Auction!

2011-2012 Executive Board

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:32:00 +0000

The current Executive Board would like to announce the new Executive Board for next school year!
President - Holly Zeiger
Administrative Aide - Tiffany Burrows
National Communications Coordinator - Austin Lawson
Hall and University Enrichment Coordinator - Thomas Matthews
Programming Communications Coordinator - Chase Uchtman
Internal Communications Coordinator - Alex Kaatz
Leadership Development Coordinator - Kelsey Anderson
We are excited to see them lead our organization into the next school year!

Executive Board Elections

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:15:00 +0000

Get excited, because RHA Executive Board Elections start this Monday! We will be hearing from candidates about why they want the positions. The election process will start with a 5 minute presentation from the candidate, then question and answer, and finally a discussion about that particular candidate while the candidate is outside of the room. There are some important things to remember about elections.
1)Don't feel afraid to add contributions to the discussion. In minutes, they are left anonymous.
2)However,please refrain from adding personal comments. Keep the comments to their application and discussion and if you have a working experience with them.

Zoo Night

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:59:00 +0000

RHA is having a Zoo Night on Friday, April 15th, 2011 at the Dickerson Park Zoo. Tickets can be picked up at the RHA General Assembly meeting on Monday, April 11th. The remaining tickets will be distributed in front of Garst and Blair-Shannon Dining Centers on Thursday, April 15th 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Program Details:
Friday, April 15th
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Entrance to the Zoo)
1:45 PM – 6:15 PM (Shuttle from Blair Shannon Circle Drive to the Zoo)

Tickets are available in advance or (in limited quantities) during the event at the Gate.

More info about the Dickerson Park Zoo:
http://www.dickersonparkzoo.org/zoo-home.html

RHA Olympics Results

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:57:00 +0000

Thanks to everybody who made this year's RHA Olympics a huge success! The Executive Board was very pleased to see all the residence halls compete and show off their residence hall pride. We are pleased to announce the standings!
1st Place = Wells House
2nd Place = Scholars House
3rd Place = Freddy House
Congratulations to these hall councils!

Executive Board Applications

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:38:00 +0000

It's time for the new RHA Executive Board to be selected! If you are interested in becoming an Executive Board Office, look at the application for more information. For those General Assembly members who are interested in being President, remember that you need to be going to GA for a semester. The applications for President are due at 5:00 pm on March 24. The applications for the other Executive Board positions are due on April 7 by 5:00 pm. Good luck and if you have any questions, feel free to contact the Executive Board by email or stop by during their office hours.

The Missouri State Experience with Dr. Doman

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:08:00 +0000

Ever wonder what sets your Missouri State University education apart from all others? Join the Boomer Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary and Dr. Earle Doman, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students for "The Missouri State Experience", and find out! This will be on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:00 pm in PSU 314 A and B! Awesome prizes from the bookstore will be available for attendance.

Project Greenway

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:40:00 +0000

Lights, camera, FASHION! Missouri State RHA is proud to present the third annual Project Greenway, our own very own sustainable fashion show. Come on down to the PSU Theatre on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 8 pm to see Missouri State students rocking their amazing homemade garments from sustainable items. Enjoy music and high energy performances! Get Green Games prizes and points! Interested in joining in on the runway madness? Just sign up at the front desk of any residence hall by March 23, 2011. It's your time to shine at Project Greenway, where the earth is your runway! If you would like more information, you can look at the rules and guidelines by clicking here.

NRHH Applications Are Out!

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:27:00 +0000

The National Residence Hall Honorary are looking for outstanding on-campus student leaders. If you are interested on what it takes to be a member, you can check out the application by clicking here. The applications are due to Angie Strider at the Hutchens House front desk by Monday, March 21,2011 by 11:59 pm along with two completed reference forms which can be found here. Good luck!

NACURH Applications Are Out!

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0000

It's time for NACURH 2011! If you are interested in a chance of going to this amazing conference, you can check out the application in both Word and PDF formats for more information. These applications are due on Sunday, March 20th at 11:59 pm to Kenny Harding or Todd Euglow at the Hutchens House front desk. Good luck!

Tunnel of Oppression

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:49:00 +0000

The second annual Tunnel of Oppression will be happening in Wells House on Wednesday, March 23 and Thursday, March 24 from 7 pm -11 pm. If you want a little preview of what to expect, check out this video.

Green Bike Program

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:39:00 +0000

RHA will be starting a pilot program called the Green Bike Program the week after Spring Break. On Wednesday, March 16 from 9 am to 4 pm, students who live in the residence halls will have an opportunity to check out a bike. The only fee is a ten dollar maintenance fee since the bike does come with a lock. This program will be piloted for two years with residence hall students before it becomes a campus-wide program. So, be one of the first to have a green bike!

Green Games

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:36:00 +0000

The Green Games are underway! The goal of the 2011 Missouri State Green Games is to promote sustainable practices in resident’s everyday lives. There are several areas of competition in which students can compete to earn points.

In Recyclemania buildings receive points for the poundage of materials recycled, adjusted to account for differences in population. Buildings also get points for putting up bulletin boards that promote sustainability. Kudos to everyone who got one (or more!) up in the first two weeks, because those were worth bonus points. Ecopalooza is coming up on April 1^st, and buildings get points based on the percentage of their building that signs in at the Residence Life booth.

Participating in an organized community service activity will earn buildings points based on the number of students participating and the number of hours worked. The same applies for residents that raise money for a specified organization. Things take a turn for the creative when buildings earn points for reaching out to the community with YouTube videos and Facebook pages about sustainability, and who could forget Project Greenway, the fashion show of sustainability?

Buildings receive points for active programs dealing with sustainability, and food programs where residents bring their own dishes and utensils earn points too! Residents can take matters directly into their own hands by getting their room green certified. Just in case there’s still a need to motivate people to participate, who can pass up free exercise equipment for their building

So, get to showing off how much you can recycle!

(This was written by Alex Kaatz)

Check This Out

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:41:00 +0000

RHA is proud to present the first video on the official Youtube channel (found at www.youtube.com/MissouriStateRHA!) This is one in our series of Student Success videos that deals with conflict resolution.

Spring Award Forms

noreply@blogger.com (BJ Anderson) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:03:00 +0000

Believe or not, this academic year is almost done. This means that the Spring Awards Ceremony is just around the corner. The Spring Awards Ceremony, being held on May 1st, is a celebration of all the hard that everybody involved in Residence Life and Services does throughout the year. Parents and loved ones have an opportunity to come and share in the highlights of their student's year. This also means that we need to have awards to recognize those outstanding students. So,if you are interested in nominating an outstanding individual, you can check out this form. If you are interested in nominating an awesome program, you can check out this form. Finally, if you are in interested in nominating an incredible RA Programmer, you can check out this form. All award forms are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 1st to AngelaStrider@missouristate.edu.