Ready to start your leadership journey? Program Booklet. Final edits..pdfSo, we invite you to lose your voice screaming chants, eat your weight in Dr. Seuss themed snacks, and help

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February 18-19

Ready to start your

leadership journey?

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Table of Contents

Please check our website and

social media accounts for the

most updated information.

https://www.eiu.edu/irha/

Welcome 3-6

Schedule 7-8

Campus Map 9

Important Information 10

Program Tracks 11

Conference Programs 12-14

Programming Schedule 15

Our Seussical Visitors 16

Who’s of Whoville (Conference Team) 17

Keynote Speaker: Rachel Fisher

Philanthropy 19

Spirit 20-22

Social Media 23

Programming Hashtags 24

Housing, Meals, and Hospitality 25-26

Advisor Resources 27

Sponsorship and Support 28

https://www.eiu.edu/irha/index.php

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Hello, IRHA!

On behalf of the conference team here at EIU, it is our honor to welcome you to the 2017

Illinois Residence Hall Association Leadership Conference! We want to express our excitement on

your arrival and your decision to spend your weekend off, here at Eastern Illinois University. We

hope you enjoy this conference and make long-lasting friendships with your delegation and your

fellow leaders throughout the state.

IRHA is about the people who come, without you, there would be no IRHA and no confer-

ence. You are what will make this conference more than amazing. You will make this conference

unforgettable. So, we invite you to lose your voice screaming chants, eat your weight in Dr. Seuss

themed snacks, and help others learn by teaching them the knowledge you are bringing from your

university.

Keep your mind open, listen, and take notes. We invite you to take as many pictures as you

can so that one day, when you are graduating and looking back at your time during your under-

grad, you look back at this conference and remember how it sparked something within you. We

challenge you to leave your comfort zone; this is a place of learning, acceptance, and most im-

portantly, growth.

If you are a CC, we wish you the best of luck in board room. We challenge you to speak for

your institution and present your bids with confidence! If you are a new delegate, use this confer-

ence as a stepping stool in your discovery as a leader. We challenge you to meet new people and

learn as much as you can! And if you are a returning delegate, use your experience to build others

around you. We challenge you to take in this conference slowly and enjoy it!

Welcome to the 2017 IRHA Leadership Conference, we cannot wait to see Oh the Places

You’ll Lead!

With much IRHA love,

Sara and Jaso

Conference Chairs

Welcome

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Welcome

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Welcome Welcome to IRHA! On behalf of the Illinois Residence Hall Association Executive Board, I would like to express our excitement for you attending the 40TH annual IRHA conference! We are extremely happy that we have this opportunity to gather and celebrate 40 years of IRHA and all of the accomplishments our member schools have made this year. Both the Conference team and Executive Board have been working hard to make sure this is the best IRHA yet. We truly hope you enjoy this once in a college experience. To all of the first time delegates, I hope that this conference will change your life, much like it has changed mine. The Executive board and I ask you to take in all of the cheers, great energy, and educational opportunities offered this weekend. I encourage you to take chances, meet new people, learn something new and have fun! For those of you returning, I hope your experience is better than your first and you tru-ly enjoy your weekend. I hope you are able to learn something new, and I know you will be able to help us show the first time delegates what this is about and help us cre-ate an even more amazing experience for them and show them why we love IRHA so much! Especially to those of you graduating this year, we want you to take this all in and remember it is perfectly okay to shed happy tears at the banquet. I also would like to thank every ICC and NRHH CC here and all they are doing to rep-resent their institution. I wish you the best of luck on bids and look forward to our time in boardroom. Finally, I want to specifically thank the exquisite IRHA executive board and the confer-ence team. Lots of hard work, tears, and planning have gone into making this confer-ence happen. It is without them, and all of the people who have come before us that 40 years of IRHA would not have been able to happen. As a last note to all of the delegates, this weekend will go by a lot quicker than you can imagine. Please remember, this is only the beginning of your journey in leader-ship and we can’t wait to see all the places you will lead! “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” –Dr. Seuss IRHA luv, Greta Dieter Illinois Residence Hall Association President

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Schedule Saturday, February 18th, 2017

Event Time Location

Registration/Check-in 8:00am-11:00am Taylor Hall Lobby

Display drop-off/lunch on your own 11:00am-12:30pm Taylor Hall/Taylor Hall Classroom

Opening ceremony 12:30pm-1:00pm Doudna Proscenium Theatre

Keynote Speaker- Rachel Fisher 1:00pm-1:45pm Doudna Proscenium Theatre

Roll Call 1:45pm-3:00pm Doudna Proscenium Theatre

Program 1 3:15pm-4:00pm Effingham Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Program 1 3:15pm-4:00pm Charleston Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Program 1 3:15pm-4:00pm Arcola/Tuscola- MLK Jr. University Union

Program 1 3:15pm-4:00pm Martinsville Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Program 1- Advisor Track 3:15pm-4:00pm Greenup Room- - MLK Jr. University Union

Business 4:15pm-5:00pm 1895 Room- MLK Jr. University Union






Dinner 5:00pm-6:00pm Grand Ballroom- MLK Jr. University Union

Business 6:15pm-8:00pm 1895 Room- MLK Jr. University Union











Philanthropy 8:00pm-9:00pm 7th Street Underground- MLK Jr. University Union

Entertainment 9:00pm-11:00pm University Ballroom- MLK Jr. University Union

Advisor Social 9:00pm-10:00pm Rathskeller Loft- MLK Jr. University Union

Our schedule may be subject

to change. Please consult a

conference staff member or

visit our Guidebook guide for

more information!

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Schedule Sunday, February 19th

Early Bird Check Out 7:30am-9:00am Taylor Hall Lobby

Breakfast Available (Grab-And-Go) 8:30am-10:00am 3rd Floor Union and 1895 Room- MLK Jr.

University Union

Program OTY 9:00am-9:50am Arcola/Tuscola Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Business 10:00am-11:30am 1895 Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Top Ten Programs 10:00am-11:00am Effingham Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Top Ten Programs 10:00am-11:00am Charleston Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Top Ten Programs 10:00am-11:00am Arcola/Tuscola- MLK Jr. University Union

Top Ten Programs 10:00am-11:00am Martinsville Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Top Ten Programs 10:00am-11:00am Greenup Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Top Ten Programs 10:00am-11:00am Sullivan Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Top Ten Programs 10:00am-11:00am Shelbyville Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Top Ten Programs 10:00am-11:00am Paris Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Top Ten Programs 10:00am-11:00am Oakland Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Top Ten Programs 10:00am-11:00am Casey Room- MLK Jr. University Union

Seating for Banquet 11:00am-11:30am Grand Ballroom- MLK Jr. University Union

Banquet/Awards Ceremony 11:30am-2pm Grand Ballroom- MLK Jr. University Union

Depart EIU 2:00pm Taylor Hall Lobby

Download our Conference Guidebook Guide!

Go to https://guidebook.com/redeem/ to begin or open the Guidebook App on your phone

Once you are there, enter the passcode xawa0xmg

This will lead you to a screen where you can download the guide. After downloading the guide you're ready to begin!

https://guidebook.com/redeem/

https://guidebook.com/redeem/

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Eastern Illinois University Campus Map

Hop on over and talk to our

conference staff if you have

questions about where things

are on campus!

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Important Information Addresses Roll Call will be held at the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Upon arriving, you will follow signs and volunteers into the auditorium where IRHA will soon begin! Here is the address for Doudna Fine Arts Center: 1860 7th Street, Charleston, IL 61920 Programs and the banquet will be held in the EIU MLK Jr. University Union. Activities and events will be on the second floor of the union. When entering the union, please use the elevator or stairs to get to the second floor. The union also has a coffee shop, food court, and other amenities. More information about the MLK Union can be found here. Here is the address for the MLK Jr. University Union: 7th St, Charleston, IL 61920

Safety EIU has an on-campus police force and works closely with the city of Charleston po-lice force as well. For more information about UPD, please visit their website. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

We will have staff on each floor at the conference that serve as support staff for the duration of the confer-ence. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact them. We also have a Night Assistant security program where students complete rounds and provide additional building security after the front desk closes. The Taylor Hall and Lawson Hall desks will also be open in the event that guests may be locked out or need additional support. Lawson Desk Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am to Midnight and Sat: 10am to Midnight, Sun: Noon to Midnight Taylor Desk Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am to Midnight and Sat: 10am to Midnight, Sun: Noon to Midnight

On the EIU campus there are 22 emergency phones that you may use in the event of an emergency. They are identifiable by the blue light at the top of the poll. More information about the emergency phones can be found here.

http://www.eiu.edu/union/

https://www.eiu.edu/police/

https://www.eiu.edu/police/Welcome_Emergency_Phones.php

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Program Tracks Social Justice and Diversity

Should focus on the improvement of campus communities by utilizing their diversity. It should bring awareness to diversity, increase inclusivity, and help student leaders cre-ate a safer and more accepting community in their residence halls.

Community Development and Service

These programs should be focused on creating stronger communities in residence halls, hall councils, RHA, NRHH, and more. They should fo-cus on community growth and/or programs fo-cused on creative ways to serve.

Personal Leadership Development

These programs should help people understand where they stand as a leader and how they can grow. These should focus on team building and self- exploration. How can a student reach full potential and how can they manage their time in the easiest way possible?

Educational and Informative

Should focus on teaching student leaders things that can help them with wellness (mentally, physically, and emotionally). Can also focus on development of RSO's and raising the value of training board members and living on campus!

Advisor Track

This track offers programs that help advisors learn about effective advising strategies, best practices, and other leadership and conference opportunities.

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Presenter School Title Category Description

Brant Beland

Northern Illinois University

Sometimes Life Is a War Movie Diversity

Delegates will take on different disabilities during the games to learn what it is like to have a disabil-ity and how they can help others with disabilities.

Brant Beland


We Didn't Start the Fire

Community Building

In this program, delegates will learn what it means to have something lost in translation. By listening carefully, paying attention and working with others they can realize how to communicate more effec-tively in a group setting.

Mitchell Huftalin


The Spotlight They Deserve Diversity

In a world defined by society, it can be hard for individuals to show their true colors when they do not match everyone else. Join us in a thought-provoking series of activities that will showcase the problems and issues that individuals in the LGBTQA community face in society, their person-al lives, and pop-culture media.

Mitchell Huftalin

Northern Illinois University Full of Hot Air

Education/

Awareness

Are you feeling stressed or nervous about school, work, or life in general? Sit down with us as we let out all of our “hot air” in a safe environment. We will all respectively listen to each other and offer advice until we ultimately pop our worries away!

Greta Dieter

IRHA Executive Board

Taking on Ex-ecutive Board

Personal Develop-ment

What does this all mean? Where am I? Have you recently stepped into a leadership position? Are you curious about what is next for you? Come to this program! We will talk about ways you can grow, opportunities available and find out what is next for you!!

Gabriella Ramirez

Sienna Mark

Eastern Illinois University

Great Day for UP


“Great Day for UP”-Lifting Speech: Come learn how to create your own personal philosophy and how to motivate others based on the inspiring words of Dr. Seuss.

I Younan An


Understanding Privilege and Identity

Diversity

Diversity

Being a leader, you need to experience meeting and working with other people from all around the world. Identity and Privilege are similar to thing one and two, you need to be able to understand other people, work well with them and be able to relate to them. Make sure to swing by this pro-gram to practice judgment-free listening and learn about more open, constructive conversations. Sometimes, being a good shoulder to lean on can be the best co-star of all.

Karina Chaparro

Haily Gualandri


The Privilege Walk

Diversity

As student leaders, it is put on our shoulders to represent and cater to all students from all walks of life. However, as human beings we often tend to neglect the fact that there are underprivileged people that may not be able to relate to us, or vice versa. This poses an obstacle when planning events or reaching out to students. The Privilege Walk is an activity where you can learn more about what privilege is and how it has affected different people. If you think everyone around you has the same privilege, join us. We will prove you wrong.

Gabriella Ramirez


Finding the “Diffendoofer” in You

Community Building

Finding the “Diffendoofer” in You “Hooray for Diffendoofer Day” celebrates the indi-viduality of students and encourages them to not get bogged down by stress and tests. We are going to discuss how to being different can help

Conference Programs

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Killian Tracey

John Jay

Western Illinois University

Including the Unincluded Diversity

This program is designed to bring attention and awareness to people with different disabilities. It is meant to invoke a deep conversation about inclusive-ness and empathy. Participants will be introduced to both common and uncommon disabilities that they may come across in their lives. Then they will be able to understand the difficulties in performing everyday tasks that those without disabilities take for granted in a hands-on activity.

Corina Salinas

Northern Illinois University Sex and Candy

Education/ Awareness

Lets play some games! "Protect your Balls" & "Heads Up, Drugged Up" Find out how it feels to be candied. Everyone is guaranteed candy by the end of he pro-gram.

Emma Lynn

Dan Hudson

Illinois State Uni-versity

Study Now or Forever Hold Your C’s

Personal Development

Many students have trouble adjusting to the academic rigor of college. In this presentation entitled, "Study Now or Forever Hold Your "C's," we will talk about how to give residents academically useful skills and the tools to succeed in the college classroom. The first portion of this presentation will focus on how and why to program to residents in order to help them gain these skills. The second portion will focus on our own learning styles, and how we can apply them to both our academics as well as our personal and pro-fessional development.

Sienna Mark


Thoughts of Pro-gramming “Octopi-ng” your mind?


Ever wonder why programing is important? What im-pact does it really have? Find out the eight why’s be-hind programming and discover your own personal “why”.

Bailey Martin-Giacalone


The Macro-effects of Mi-croaggressions and Stereotypes Diversity

Adapted from the Microaggression Project, this pro-gram will inform, educate, and hopefully inspire audi-ence members to speak out against microaggres-sions – seemingly innocuous, everyday exchanges that impart degrading messages to members of a marginalized group. Through interactive presenta-tions, dynamic videos, and powerful conversations, participants will be able to be a part of a dialogue that attempts to encourage awareness and spark a move-ment.

Bailey Martin-Giacalone


How to be a Ba-dass (in Life and Leadership)

Personal Development

This program will address the self-doubt and diffi-dence that often comes with being a leader. With a little help from SoulPancake, TED talks, and Amy Poehler, we will navigate some of the reasons why we are our own worst critics, as well as strategize ways in which we can use our greatness to elicit posi-tive change as leaders.

Emma Lynn

Illinois State Uni-versity

"Don’t Dilute Diversity: More Effective Ap-proaches to In-clusion Program-ming Diversity

Typical diversity programming in residence halls doesn’t always meet the needs of our students in terms of making them feel included, welcome, and heard. How can we as student leaders in the resi-dence hall approach diversity programming in a way that will truly reach and impact our students? In this program, we will propose ways in which we can do so, as well as discuss the importance of inclusion programming in a residence hall. Attendees will be introduced to basic concepts of diversity, learn how students can be impacted by programming, and what they can do as student leaders to make their pro-grams impactful.

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Emily Fears

University of St. Francis


This program will help people with their strengths of their specific leadership styles in relation to Dr. Seuss Characters. It will help people develop their own personal leadership styles, along with a fun activity at the end to help bring the point home!

Christine St. Louis

SIUE

Melting Pots and Salad Bowls Diversity

The purpose of this program is to engage partici-pants in dialogue about the importance of recog-nizing and respecting cultural differences. Students will be challenged to think about “culture” as a broad term; they will be asked to discuss culture as it relates to different populations, different back-grounds, and culture differences that exist as part of the campus environment. For example, the cul-ture within a residence hall may be influenced by the types of living learning communities that are in that building, or halls may have different cultures based on their design: private vs. community bath-rooms, suites vs. standard rooms, apartment build-ings vs. residence hall, etc. Participants will be asked to consider ways they can create more in-clusive programming, residential education, and community development to ensure that students and living communities are engaged in a way that recognizes and best suits the culture.

Lydia Coulson

Dan Hudson

Illinois State University

Go Big or Go Home: Large Scale Program-ming 101


Large-scale programming is a great opportunity to reach a large audience and can connect not just a single floor community, but a building, complex, or even campus community. However, navigating the seeming complexity of large-scale programs can be daunting and intimidating. Join us to learn the basics of large-scale programming.

Lydia Coulson

Dan Hudson


Accepting Change and Transitions in Your Position

Education/Awareness

You’ve just finished your first year in your execu-tive board position, and it was great! You loved your exec board or staff…but what about next year when you come back and it’s all different? Come learn how to adjust to a new board/staff, how to make the shift from being a rookie to a returner ready to train new members, and how to take your involvement and leadership to the next level.

Conference Programs

Our programming schedule

may change, but we will let

you know as soon as we do.

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Programming Schedule Time 1 – Program

Effingham Room

2 – Program

Charleston Room

3 – Program

Arcola/Tuscola

4 – Program

Martinsville Room

5 – Program

Paris Room

6 – Advisor track

Greenup Room

3:15-4:00pm

Lydia Coulson Dan Hudson Education/ Awareness

Greta Dieter Personal Development

Sienna Mark Diversity

Emma Lynn Diversity

Mitchell Huftalin Diversity

Justin Schuch Role of Organizational Advisor

4:15-5:00pm

I Younan An Diversity

Emma Lynn Dan Hudson Personal De-velopment

Bailey Martin-Giacalone Diversity

Christine St. Louis Diversity

Brant Beland Diversity

Corrine Martin Microagres-sions: How They Widen the Diversity Gap

6:15-7:00pm

Gabriella Ramirez Community Building

Killian Tracey John Jay Diversity

Corina Salin-as Education/ Awareness

Emily Fears Personal Development

Mitchell Huftalin Education/ Awareness

Justin Schuch Recruitment and Retention

7:15-8:00pm

Brant Beland Community Building

Bailey Martin-Giacalone Personal De-velopment

Lydia Coul-son Dan Hudson Education/ Awareness

Gabriella Ramirez Sienna Mark Personal De-velopment

Karina Chaparro Diversity

Mike Mifflin Advisor Roundtable

Our schedule may be subject

to change. Please consult a

conference staff member or

visit our Guidebook guide for

more information!

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Our Seussical Visitors Governors State University

IRHA Executive Board

Layola University Chicago

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Elmhurst College

Western Illinois University

Illinois Institute of Technology

North Central College



University of Illinois at Chicago

University of St. Francis

University of Illinois Springfield


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Whos of Whoville

(Conference Team) Co-Chairs: Sara Kennedy and John Jaso

Hospitality: Lauren Adams

Philanthropy: Ally Weidler

Spirit: Aubrey Schuh

Dining: Fallon Kitchens

Registration: Frank Monier

Programming: Kyrsten Holderby

Finance/Technology: Kai Subramanian

Entertainment: Liam Bechtold

Advisors: Megan Corder and Kelsey Cripe

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Keynote Speaker

Rachel Fisher

Our Keynote Speaker is Rachel Fisher. Rachel founded LIVELY, a motivational

leadership and management organization dedicated to using a theory-based

approach to engage, empower, and inspire those who hear her speak.

Rachel has extensive experience working with nonprofit management, higher

education, team development, and hospitality services. She has previously served

as the Director of the Civic Engagement and Volunteerism Office at EIU. Rachel has

years of experience working in marketing and communications, as well as a passion

for theatre.

As Rachel says, “I am always up for an adventure. Let’s be bold and make your

team the best they can be!” We know you will find Rachel to be funny, charming,

engaging, and an all around wonderful speaker during IRHA. Please join us in

welcoming Rachel back to EIU’s campus!

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Philanthropy Oh the places you'll go

Oh the things you will see

Oh the people you'll help

Through Philanthropy!

For IRHA 2017 we will be making bags for our local community member HOPE of East Central Illinois. "The mission of HOPE is to empower persons to live inde-pendent, non-violent lives through the provisions of Housing, Outreach, Preven-tion, and Education." Spirit Points will be awarded for: 1. Bringing Items 2. Actively participating in the philanthropy event 3. A bonus will be awarded to the school who brings the most items Bonus Spirit Points can also be collected by donating school supply items. (Up to 10 points) When collecting your items try to think of everything that you use to get ready every morning. If you have any questions about philanthropy please contact Ally Weidler at [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Spirit After dividing the delegations into small and large schools, awards will be given to the best display, best banner, best role call, most spirited large school, the most spir-ited small school, and the most spirited individual overall at the end of the confer-ence.

Overall Spirit 35 Points Total: 10 points originality and creativity 10 points for variety 5 points for volume 5 points for relevance to your own school 5 points for enthusiasm

Philanthropy 25 Points total: 10 points for participation 15 points for the largest contribu-tion

Banner Each delegation can create a digital trademark which contains a creative use of its subtheme, the institutions name, and the names of every delegate to be projected behind the delegation during roll call. 30 Points total: 10 points overall appearance 10 points originality 10 points relates to the home institution and conference theme

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Display Each delegation can create a 1.5’X1.5’X3’ display that will be turned in at check in. Displays should incorporate the conference theme and school spirit. These will be your schools center pieces during the banquet, so get creative! 30 Points total: 10 points overall appearance 10 points originality 10 points fits theme of the conference/relevance to your institution

Roll Call Each delegation should put together a roll call for IRHA 2017, this should incorporate the theme and spirit of the conference as much as possible. It should be a MAXIMUM of two minutes in length and can be in the form of a skit, song, or dance. All delegates should be involved in some way. 30 Points total: 10 points for originality 10 points for spirit 5 points relates to theme 5 points relates to school

Thing One and Thing Two: More points for you! During the entertainment in the Union your school will have the opportunity to earn more spirit points by collecting hidden Thing One and Thing Two’s. Thing One and Thing Two’s will be worth 1 point each, and they will be hidden around the Ballroom. Points total: Depends on the number of Thing One’s and Thing Two’s found by each institution.

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Where’s the Cat in the Hat? During check in on Saturday, February 18

th Cat in the Hat will be roaming Taylor Hall

from 8am – 11am, it is your delegations job after they have checked in to find Cat in the Hat and take a picture with him. After the picture is taken your delegation should upload the image to all three platforms of social media with the hashtag #IRHA2017 to earn up to 9 extra spirit points. 9 Points Total: 3 points Instagram 3 points Twitter 3 points Facebook

Additional Points Your school can bring schools supplies in at check in for up to 10 additional spirit points. The items you bring will be turned in at check-in.

Please talk to our conference

staff if you have any questions

about Spirit and Philanthropy!

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Social Media We would love to hear from you about IRHA 2017 and share conference updates! Connect with us online to get started. While at the conference, please use our con-ference hashtag #IRHA2017.

Instagram: irha2017

Facebook: IRHA2017 Twitter: IRHA2017_

https://www.instagram.com/irha2017/

https://www.facebook.com/IRHA2017/

https://twitter.com/IRHA2017_

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Programming Hashtags Session 1 Accepting Change and Transitions in Your Position #irha2017positiontransition

Taking on Executive Board #irha2017WHATTHEFRENCHTOAST

Thoughts of Programming “Octopi-ng” your mind? #irha2017octowhy

Dr. Seuss and Leadership #irha2017drseussleadership

The Spotlight They Deserve #irha2017WhyTheyMatter

Session 2 Understanding Privilege and Identity #irha2017knowourprivilege

Study Now or Forever Hold Your C's #irha2017studynow

The Macro-effects of Microaggressions and Stereotypes #irha2017microaggressions

Melting Pots and Salad Bowls #irha2017saladbowls

Sometimes Life Is a War Movie #irha2017NavagatingaMinefield

Session 3 Finding the “Diffendoofer” in You #irha2017youerthanyou

Including the Unincluded #irha2017AbilityNotDisability

Sex and Candy #irha2017consentissexy

Don't Dilute Diversity: More Effective Approaches to Inclusion Programming #irha2017dontdilutediversity

Full of Hot Air #irha2017PopItOut

Session 4 We Didn't Start the Fire #irha2017BillyJoelisStillCool

How to be a Badass (in Life and Leadership) #irha2017howtobebadass

Go Big or Go Home: Large Scale Programming 101 #irha2017gobig

Great Day for UP-Lifting Speech #irha2017makeyourmotto

The Privilege Walk #irha2017walktheline

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Housing, Meals, and Hospitality Housing

At the conference, housing will be on campus in a central location. This will make your visit to campus easier and provide an opportunity to stay connected with our great conference activities!

Taylor Hall For our guests staying in Taylor Hall you will be staying in double rooms (two peo-ple to a room). We will provide Linens (two sheets, towels, pillows, and a pillow case). Taylor offers community style showers. Our student guests will stay in these locations.

Lawson Hall For our guests staying in Lawson Hall you will be staying in double rooms (two people to a room). We will provide Linens (two sheets, towels, pillows, and a pillow case). Lawson offers community style showers. Our advisors will stay in these lo-cations.

Packing List Here are our recommendations for your packing list as you join us on campus:

Linens if you would like your won Personal hygiene items (shampoo,

soap, tooth brush, etc.) Phone chargers Shower shoes Business casual attire (if attending

boardroom) Computers, adapters, and other items

for presentations or boardroom If you are presenting, please bring your

computer and supplies to present. We are unable to provide adapters for Ap-ple computers and encourage you to bring your own if you have one.

Spirit gear from your school (clothespins, apparel, swap shop items)

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Wireless Information For more information about how to connect with the campus internet, please vis-it here. Logging in to our internet is easy and we are happy to help if you are having trouble.

Meals

Saturday Lunch This is on your own, please check out our food map for some local places in Charles-ton.

Saturday Dinner Toasted cheese ravioli with marinara, mini tacos, boneless wing bar, cheese and cracker tray, veggie tray, and fruit tray.

Sunday Breakfast Grab and go into the first session of the day, cinnamon rolls, bananas, mini pastries, and assorted yogurt.

Sunday Lunch House salad, chicken parmesan, five cheese lasagna, green beans, breadsticks, and brownies. If you have any dietary restrictions or concerns, please speak with conference staff or make sure it’s noted on your conference registration.

https://www.eiu.edu/irha/conference_internet.php

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Advisor Resources

IRHA will have opportunities for advisors to develop professionally, network with other

advisors, and learn best practices in residential leadership advising.

Please consider attending some advisor-specific programming and attending the Ad-

visor social during the conference.

The Advisor social is on Saturday night from 9-10pm in the Rathskellar Loft of the

MLK Jr. University Union.

Thank you advisors for all your

great work! We are so glad you

are here!

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Sponsorship and Support Sponsors

On Campus Marketing

Bedloft

EIU Housing and Dining Services

Louis V. Hencken Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary

Eastern Illinois University Residence Hall Association

Support

Thank you to our campus administrators, staff, and departments that have tirelessly supported this conference.

Thank you to our fantastic sponsors for their support of this conference. We could not have had such a great IRHA without your help.

A special thanks to our Keynote Speaker Rachel Fisher, Mr. Mark Hudson, Mr. Jody Stone, Vice President Lynette Drake, and President Glassman.

A special thank you to all volunteers before, during, and after the IRHA Confer-

ence. Without you this conference couldn’t happen.

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You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes. You

can steer yourself ANY direction

you choose.

-Dr. Seuss

Documents

Ready to start your leadership journey? Program Booklet. Final edits..pdfSo, we invite you to lose your voice screaming chants, eat your weight in Dr. Seuss themed snacks, and help