Join the 2009-2010 RHA Executive Board!

From now until Friday, April 3, you can apply for a position on RHA's 2009-2010 Executive Board. Just download the application, turn it in to Angie Shirley at the Hutchens House front desk by 5:00 pm on April 3, and make a presentation about yourself and your ideas for RHA at the General Assembly meeting on April 6. The five positions that are available to apply for include Internal Communications Coordinator, Housing and University Enrichment Coordinator, Programming Communications Coordinator, Leadership Development Coordinator, and Administrative Aide. Each member of the executive board receives $1000 off housing per semester as well as $600 wages for office hours worked each semester. More information about the duties of the various positions may be found on the Executive Board page of the website and on the application.

Apply for 2009-2010 Leadership Development Coordinator

The application deadline for the position of Leadership Development Coordinator has been extended to Sunday, April 12. Download the application, which due to Angie Shirley at the Hutchens front desk by 5:00 pm this Sunday. The LDC is responsible for Fall Leadership Day, Silver Bells, Appreciation Days, 5 Paw, and the Spring Leadership Banquet. The LDC plans a lot of the bigger events throughout the year. He or she also designs and creates things such as invitations, programs, folders, and centerpieces. Apply before 5:00 pm on Sunday!

Elect Your Student Body President and Vice President

Vote for your 2009-2010 Student Body President on April 6 and 7! The polls are open and you can vote at elections.missouristate.edu. RHA believes that every student has the right to let their voice be heard on the Missouri State campus and voting on your President and Vice President is one great way to influence the future of the university. The three tickets running for these positions are Chris Polley and Kristen Sanocki, Jay Bowling and Aaron Henry, and Zach Smith and John Maddux. Check our their websites and become an educated voter, then head to elections.missouristate.edu to vote! Polls close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday.

Vote on the Sustainability Fee

From March 17 through March 18, Missouri State students will have the opportunity to vote on a sustainability fee. This proposed fee will be $2 per semester. The funds from this proposed fee will be dispersed by a student committee for sustainable efforts on campus. The wording of the issue is "Do you support the Board of Governors establishing a $2 per semester student fee for the funding of sustainable projects on the Missouri State University-Springfield campus?" Vote today at elections.missouristate.edu.

Race Around Missouri State

RHA is pleased to sponsor Photo Shootout, a scavenger hunt-like program that challenges teams' knowledge of Missouri State. When students show up to the PSU Info Desk at 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 19, they will be divided into teams of four and given a sheet of clues. Each clue will lead to a different location, object, or person; it is their task to figure out the clues, take a picture with their targets, and race back to the PSU to win! Every member of the first place team gets a $20 bookstore gift card, second place team members get a $10 card, and third place receive a $5 one. Participants are encouraged to bring a digital camera to the program, to accommodate the greatest number of teams as possible. Just show up at the PSU Info Desk at 6:00 pm on March 19 for a night of fun!

Apply for 2009-2010 RHA President

Applications are now being accepted for the position of 2009-2010 RHA President. Download an application or contact Todd Euglow at todd05@missouristate.edu for more information about the position. Applications are due Friday, March 20 at 5pm at the Hutchens House front desk.

Go to NACURH in Arizona!

Download the application for NACURH 2009 to attend the national conference in Tucson, Arizona. The conference will be held from May 22 to May 25 at the University of Arizona. The only cost to you is $30 and all meals and transportation is provided. Turn in your application to Angie Shirley or Kate Shellenberg at the Hutchens front desk by 7:00 pm on March 16.

Recycling, Fashion, and Dancing

What can you make with aluminum cans, newspaper, Kleenex boxes, and milk cartons? Come find out at Project Greenway on March 16. This annual recycled-materials fashion show showcases entries from the various hall councils, as well as RAs from the residence halls. The winning entries receive $50 for their building or UCRA fund. A new addition this year is the post-fashion show dance! Dance and eat refreshments for free while the judges tabulate the winners. Project Greenway takes place at 7:30 pm on March 16 in the PSU Theater. If you are a representative of a hall council or an RA, contact Nathan Fears at fears5@missouristate.edu for more information on entering the contest.