Kimbrough Clean-Up

The second Adopt-a-Street program of the year will be held March 12 at 4:00 pm. Come join in and help clean a portion of Kimbrough from Grand to Bennett. The program begins at the PSU Info Desk where gloves and bags are distributed for free. Then, RHA provides the transportation to get you to the street. An hour or less later, the program ends, leaving Springfield a little bit more pristine.

Apply for the Wilda F. Looney Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for the Wilda F. Looney Residence Life Leadership Scholarship. Any student living in the residence halls currently enrolled in 12 credit hours with 12 credit hours achieved and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher may apply for this scholarship. Read more about the scholarship at the ResLife website or download the application. Nominations are due March 6, and self-applications are due March 13.

Collecting for a Cause

From February 13 through March 13, RHA will be collecting pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House. Compete in Pop Tab Wars by dropping your pop tabs into containers at the front desk of your residence hall. There's only a month to collect, so drink some soft drinks, keep the tab, and deposit it at your front desk!

Hold 'Em Again and Win!

After the huge success of previous Texas Hold 'Em tournaments, RHA is sponsoring another night of fun on Wednesday, February 18. Play Texas Hold 'Em in the food court located on the main floor of Plaster Student Union. The first hands will be dealt a little after 7:00 pm, so get there early to get a spot at a table. They winner receives a $50 Wal-Mart gift card, with second and third getting $30 and $20 gift cards respectively. Other finalists will win DVDs. Grab some friends and head to the PSU food court for some Texas Hold 'Em action on February 18.

Plan MACURH 2010 at Missouri State

Want to be a part of the planning of a regional conference? Download the application to be on the MACURH 2010 Planning Committee! This committee consists of twelve specialized positions. Turn in your application to Angie Shirley at the Hutchens front desk or Jon Stubblefield at the Wells front desk by 5:00 pm on March 9.

Get Your Rockin' Hasselhoff Shirt!

All you have to do is download an order form to order your RHA "Missouri State Rocks!" t-shirt with America's Got Talent judge David Hasselhoff on the front. These shirts are charcoal gray with "Join RHA" and the general assembly meeting time on the back. Shirts are only $10 and can be paid with cash, check, credit card, or PayPal. Print out the order form, fill out your information, and return it to either Tyler Hillsman (campus mail to Scholars 110A) or Angie Shirley (Hutchens front desk). If you have any questions, email Tyler at hillsman7@missouristate.edu.

Discussing Dating and Marriage

What is Love? It's the title of a program sponsored by RHA this Thursday night, February 12, at 8:30 pm. This discussion-based event will feature couples in various stages and situations and be held in PSU 313. The audience may interact with the couples, and a moderated discussion will seek input for the couples on the panel. Gear up for Valentine's with a little helpful advice and knowledge and attend What is Love? in PSU 313.

Support Bears Basketball and Win!

Hall-a-palooza is back for the spring semester! Attend the February 6 Lady Bears game against Creighton and you could be on your way to winning a trophy for your residence hall. The game starts at 7:35 pm; students get in free with their ZipCard. The total attendance by residence hall is combined with the attendance at the February 24 men's game against Creighton at 7:05 pm. The residence hall with the highest combined attendance, as determined by the RHA formula, will win the Hall-a-palooza trophy, as well as one that stays in the winning building. The RHA is sponsoring this traditional program to increase support for the Bears and Lady Bears.

ResLife Blog To Answer Student Questions

The Department of Residence Life and Services has started a blog to keep a line of communication with the residents of Missouri State University. Lenord McGownd, an Assistant Director in ResLife maintains the blog, posting frequently with information concerning residents. Be sure to check it out to read the latest in ResLife news.