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RA Holiday Party! December 9, 2011

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 Talk about staff bonding – Tuesday night, the SRA Morale Committee brought all of the RA’s, RD’s, Sarah, Jeremy, and Claire together to celebrate the Holidays while having a gingerbread house making contest!  We had yummy treats and trays with sparkling cider to get that upscale party feel.  But at the end of the day, I think we were just excited to be together and having fun.  I know I personally enjoyed the time I spent with my fellow RA’s and my staff.  Although my staff did not win the gingerbread making contest, we had a blast making it!  And that, is what this time of year is all about – getting together with the people in your life that truly matter.  I must say though, we were all super competitive!  But let’s face it, we all know who the best staff is ;) 414 <3

8 CrAzY nIgHtS! December 8, 2011

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One of my most favorite and beloved holiday movies – 8 Crazy Nights featuring Adam Sandler.  Although I am not Jewish, and I do not know a lot about Hanukkah, I LOVE this movie because it spreads such a great message that can be applied to any holiday.  And let’s face it – it is HILARIOUS!!!  Props to MAPS Movie for showing this last night.  Watching it on the projector screen with a bunch of my residents was awesome!  Keep up the great work and we would all love to see some more movie nights!

Deck the Halls… December 7, 2011

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with stockings and wrapping paper, we are in the spirit here in Western Run!

Honestly, I didn’t think my residents could get any more fabulous.  (I mean, their RA is pretty stellar).  But today I was on my way to Ratcliffe and HAD to take pictures of my girls doors at the end of the hallway!!!  They are so wonderful and christmas spirited and make me smile :)   Enjoy!

Toys For Tots December 7, 2011

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It is Christmas time and tis’ the season to be giving.  However, The Patriot’s Club is on the ball and eager to gather unwrapped toys for tots who are in need this coming holiday season.  For those who do not know, The Patriot’s Club is a club on campus led by members of the University who are active in the ROTC program and some are even enlisted in various branches of the military.  It’s completely honorable that they are taking the time to collect toys for children who may not get any this season without our help.  Don’t have any toys to donate?  Check out the flyers on both campuses that contain a number you can text to donate $5!  What can be easier?  You text already, don’t you?  Than text for a cause.  Or donate new and unwrapped gifts to the Toys for Tots.  Boxes are located on both campuses.

NYC for Half Off? December 7, 2011

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Have you ever visited New York City during christmas time?  Is it a dream of yours (like it is mine)?

THEN GO!  Right now, Student Activities is offering the last tickets to students for buy one, get one half off!!!!  Does your best friend want to go? Boyfriend? Mom? Aunt? Sibling?  You can get your second ticket half off!

Who wouldn’t want to go to NYC and shop, see the tree, visit iconic landmarks, and have some fun?  For $40 and your student ID, you can do just that!  I will be visiting NYC next weekend as a special get-a-way so don’t miss out on your chance!

KDP Book Fair! December 2, 2011

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Do you remember going to the book fair as a kid and wanting to buy everything in sight?  They always got me with those funky pencils and pens at the checkout station.

Wouldn’t it be nice to just act like a kid sometimes?  Or how about get some educational gifts for the kids in your life?  The KDP bookfair was the perfect holiday stop for all things kids on campus! 

I must say, as an education Intern, I bought SOOOOOO many books.  I think I spent around $80 on just children’s books.  There is something quite magical about a good children’s book.  I even bought a christmas book for my Dad that I have been looking for all year!

Oh, what’s that? YOU MISSED IT? It’s ok – KDP usually brings this wonderful event back to campus in the spring!

Empty Bowl Project December 1, 2011

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Tonight I attended the Empty Bowls Porject event in the Rockland Banquet Room.  I myself am a die hard soup fan – but tonight I was able to eat soup, get a super cool bowl, AND help end hunger.  Yep – I paid $5 and my money went towards ending local and global hunger.

Dear Seniors, December 1, 2011

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Please see the image below before reading on.

Are you ready for this moment?  When we throw our caps to the sky and rejoice together in the excitement of graduating.  YOU AREN’T GOING TO GET THERE IF YOU DON’T APPLY FOR GRADUATION!!!  Seriously, this is important.  You must apply to graduate!  Applications should be in before we return from winter break.  They can be completed through WebExpress and it costs $25 to apply.  Other information regarding caps and gowns should be updated through the SU Store site.  So check it out and let’s go!

SU goes PURPLE. November 29, 2011

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On of the largest events on campus this semester was the Relay for Life KICK OFF event that was hosted tonight.  And when I say large, I mean I think I saw more purple in the banquet room tonight than I did at the Raven’s game weeks ago.  Why, you ask?  Because today, students were asked to rock out the purple in honor of relay for life and the American Cancer Association. 

Speaking of cancer, tonight at the event, while I enjoyed my snacks, I was able to hear from cancer survivors and there loved ones.  The stories I heard were heartfelt and very emotional for 90% of those of us in the room.  It makes me reflect upon those who I have lost to cancer in my life. 

Furthermore, I really enjoyed how little cupcake reminders and balloons were thrown around campus to make students think about there plans for the evening and not to forget to stop by the event!

 

Thanksgiving in Western Run November 22, 2011

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You didn’t think we’d be celebrating the season without the Peanuts gang, did you?  My staff LOVES Charlie Brown and all of his friends, so this month, our building then switched over to a Peanuts Gang theme and we kicked off the holiday season with a culturally appealing event for our residents.

With pies, cider, and hand turkeys – what could get better???  I can tell you!  Coming together and watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving was the highlight of my night.  I have to tell you, sitting on the floor creating my turkey and surrounding myself with residents and friends was the best way to start off my holiday season.  I am truley blessed for those who live in this building and what better way to say thanks than to come together and celebrate our differences!  Did you know that Thanksgiving can be considered the Original Cultural Roundtable?  It is!  It is the first celebration of peace and accepting cultural differences – something we have been working on this year in Western Run.  So maybe next year get a group together a little early and have a pre-thanksgiving pie feast :)