RHA REGISTERW 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

MAKING IT HAPPEN

IN THIS ISSUE:

Campus Cup

Making It Happen

Calendar of Events

Community Council Spotlights

"The mission of the Residence Hall Association

is to be the student voice in the Residence Halls while

providing quality programming and leadership

opportunities."

January 2019 Issue

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

Office Hours in Room 108 Braxton Tower:

Regional Business Conference

    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.

*Featuring our new RHA logo!

Community Council Spotlights

Boreman Hall 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 What is something most people do not 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 nowatching Netflix, I am hanging out with my friendslistening 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 Kinmy favorite food is peanut butter. What is something most people do not automatically know about you? – I have a twin brother! What are you most excited for this year?- Playingat the basketball games with the pep band.

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. What is something most people do not 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. 

Community Council Spotlights

Lincoln Hall

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 What is something most people do not 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!

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 What is something most people do not automatically know about you?-I am on the WVU Wrestling team What are you most excited for this year? Warm weather!

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 What is something most people do not 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!"

Regional Business Conference

Spirit Points

Registration Open for Campus Cup

Hall in Full Attendance at RHA Meeting-  1 point / hall

Follow RHA on Social Media- 1 point (max 3)

Attend RHA-sponsored Event-     2 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 ...

      "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" 

     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!

General Business Meetings (& Themes!):*All Spring meetings will be in the Bennett Tower Classroom G05 @7:00pm*

JanuaryCalendar of Events for:

RHA @ 7pm

RHA @ 7pm

MLK Jr. Day

Break the Stigma @6pm

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

Classes Resume

Proposals due

@11:59pm

Proposals due @11:59pm