W E S T V I R G I N I A U N I V E R S I T Y / / I S S U E 5 / / V O L U M E 1 RHA REGISTER *Featuring our new RHA logo! January 2019 Issue MAKING IT HAPPEN New year, same RHA! The RHA Executive Board is so excited to start off the semester with new proposals, fun events, and putting on RBC! Even though your budgets have been lowered, that is no excuse not to make the most of it. Use what you have to make this the best semester yet. Utilize your resources and engage with your hall community to plan fresh, entertaining programs. Need some help? Reach out to RHA! We are here for you every step of the way. IN THIS ISSUE: Making It Happen Community Council Spotlights Regional Business Conference Campus Cup Calendar of Events Office Hours in Room 108 Braxton Tower: Pres. Kacie Steele- Weds. 7pm-8pm VP. Jordan Young- Mon. 6pm-7pm Sec. Amelia Jones- Fri 2pm-3pm Treas. Vinnie Amato- Thurs. 11am-12pm NCC. Casey Johnson- Tues. 9am-10am "The mission of the Residence Hall Association is to be the student voice in the Residence Halls while providing quality programming and leadership opportunities."
Community Council Spotlights Boreman Hall Name- Lanyi Love, Boreman RHA Rep. Hometown-Martinsburg, WV Major-Biometric systems and I am doing a minor in forensics. I want to get into forensics and later on in my career maybe work in anthropology Describe yourself in one word- Crazy Favorite book/movie/food: favorite book is Warcross by Marie Lu, my favorite movie is really anything in the MCU and my favorite food is my mom's lasagna. automatically know about you?-i once found a loophole in a program that was started in my 3rd grade year and derailed the whole program for several years. What are you most excited for this year?-i am most excited for getting more involved on campus and hopefully in the RHA. Name- Samantha Sullebarger, President, Boreman Hall Hometown- Irwin, PA Major- Elementary Education What do you do in your free time? -study or see friends Describe yourself in one word- determined Favorite book?- The Treachery of Beautiful Things automatically know about you? -I m a huge nerd, I love to read and study What are you most excited for this year?- For the RA selection to begin Name-Heather Miller, Boreman RHA Rep. Hometown- Freeland, Michigan Major & Profession you want to go into- Chemistry, High School Chemistry Teacher What do you do in your free time? When I am no watching Netflix, I am hanging out with my friends listening to music, or sketching! Describe yourself in one word- Honest Favorite book/movie/food- That is a difficult question. My favorite movie would be the Lion Kin my favorite food is peanut butter. automatically know about you? I have a twin brother! What are you most excited for this year?- Playing at the basketball games with the pep band.
Community Council Spotlights Lincoln Hall Name- Madisen Miles- Lincoln RHA Rep. Hometown- Clarksburg, WV Major -Medical Laboratory Science Major with the intent of going on to medical school to become a pediatric surgeon. What do you do in your free time?- I typically like to read, go to the gym, or paint. Describe yourself in one word- Determined Favorite book/movie/food- Book: Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls, Food: Mac and Cheese, Movie: Titanic automatically know about you? - I have 3 screws and artificial ligaments in my ankle What are you most excited for this year?- I am most excited to meet new people through classes and organizations like RHA. "Be Helpful, Be Kind, & Be a Friend!" Name- Tucker Nadeau, Lincoln RHA Rep. Hometown- Bigfork, Montana Major & Profession you want to go into- Double majoring in Spanish and English, either education or intelligence What do you do in your free time?- Read and whitewater kayak Describe yourself in one word-dedicated Favorite book/movie/food- Book: Catch- 22, Movie: Get Out, Food: Tacos automatically know about you?-i am on the WVU Wrestling team What are you most excited for this year? Warm weather! Name- Olga Hawranick- Lincoln, RHA Rep. Hometown-Fairmont, WV Major & Profession you want to go into- Mathematics major & my goal is to be a math teacher either at the high school or college level. What do you do in your free time? - I like to go on long trail runs in my free time. Describe yourself in one word- Optimistic Favorite book/movie/food- Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand/ Monty Python and the Holy Grail/ blueberries automatically know about you? - I did competitive gymnastics for 7 years. What are you most excited for this year?- I'm really excited for my classes this semester!
Regional Business Conference During the weekend of February 8th-10th, 2019, the Evansdale Residential Complex (ERC) will be buzzing with delegates from all over the Central Atlantic region. This will be the culmination of several years worth of tireless work. At this conference, there will be multiple boardrooms in which representatives from each affiliated university will vote upon legislation for the upcoming year for the region. What was once just a dream, is now coming to fruition in just a few short weeks. Any support is greatly appreciated! Spirit Points Hall in Full Attendance at RHA Meeting- 1 point / hall Follow RHA on Social Media- 1 point (max 3) Attend RHA-sponsored Event2 points / person Attend Regional or National Conference -4 points Take part in Meeting s Spirit Theme- 1 point / person Present a Program Proposal- 1 point / program Present an Advocacy Petition- 2 points / petition And many more opportunities to come... Registration Open for Campus Cup "Campus Cup is a university-wide competition that tests the athletics, wits, and sportsmanship of all WVU students and faculty. The "Cup" is a series of events that teams will compete in to gain points towards their overall score. Teams will be comprised of up to 20 members, with a minimum of 10 players and five being opposite gender. The Campus includes students and faculty from all majors and departments. All proceeds benefit MountaineerTHON. Here is a tentative schedule for cup events: February 8th - Dodgeball February 20th - Blood Drive February 23rd - Volleyball March 2nd - THON March 23rd - Kick Ball March 30th - Ultimate Frisbee April 6th - Soccer April 13th - Field Day (Tug-O-War, Relay Race, Water Balloon Toss) April 14th - Ryan's Rally April 25th - Team Trivia"
Calendar of Events for: January Classes Resume RHA @ 7pm Proposals due @11:59pm MLK Jr. Day RHA @ 7pm Proposals due @11:59pm Break the Stigma @6pm General Business Meetings (& Themes!): *All Spring meetings will be in the Bennett Tower Classroom G05 @7:00pm* 1/14- Hall Colors 1/28- Crazy Socks 2/11- Memes/ Vines 2/25- Community Service 3/4 - Weekend Getaway 3/25- Hat Day 4/8- Decade Day 4/15- Banquet- Formal