Month: April 2022

To wrap up the end of the semester, we’re bringing dogs onto campus for Dogapalooza, helping residents Float Through Finals, and giving away prizes to residents who complete our end-of-year survey.

END OF YEAR SURVEY 📄

Annually, we survey residents on a variety of issues related to living on campus and ongoing RHA projects. This year, we are interested in surveying residents on personal mobility devices (e-scooters, e-skateboards, etc), laundry machine maintenance, and the menstrual product program. As an incentive for completing this survey, each person who completes the survey will earn four virtual raffle tickets, which they can allocate across our various prizes:

• Squishmallow — 12″ Orange Axolotl
• Squishmallow — 12″ Red Triceratops
• Squishmallow — 8″ Sunny Bee
• Squishmallow — 14″ Nemo
• Plush — 19.6″ Stuffed Animal Shiba Inu
• LEGO Architecture Skyline Collection: San Francisco
• LEGO Marvel Infinity Gauntlet
• AmazonBasics Cotton Weighted Blanket – 15lbs, 48x72in
• ENO, Eagles Nest Lightweight Camping Hammock
• Mini Project, AuKing 2022 1080p, Yellow
• Fjallraven Classic Everyday Backpack – Black
• HydroFlask – Wide Mouth, 20oz, Laguna Color

By the powers vested in me by RHA’s Governing Documents and per the unanimous agreement of all non-implicated RHA Executive Board members, I hereby issue a Certificate of Commendation to Bryan Gomez for his outstanding service to the Residence Hall Association and Housing and Residence Life over the past 12 semesters; for his sustained and significant development of the organization; for his commitment to improving the residential experience; for his never-ending willingness to share stories and to teach; and for his friendship, passion, and grace.

Respectfully signed,

Gabriel T. Gauderman, 2022-2023 Executive President

By the powers vested in me by RHA’s Governing Documents and per the unanimous agreement of all non-implicated RHA Executive Board members, I hereby issue a Certificate of Commendation to Andrew Norlin for his outstanding service to the organization over the past three years; for his exceptionally demonstrated servant leadership; for his sustained and significant development of the organization; for his commitment to building community internally and campus-wide; for his unwavering support of Hall Council Officers and fellow Executive Board members; and for his friendship, humility, and grace.

Respectfully signed,

Bryan M. Gomez, 2021-2022 Executive President

The Food Options

We’ll have four food trucks at the event:

• Parlay: seafood, chili, salads, chicken, BBQ, and more—it’s a southern delight!
• Amai: desserts
• Popbar: custom make-your-own gelato popsicles
• YOM: healthy bowls and burritos, with vegan options
• A limited amount of Chick-fil-A may also be made available at the event, depending on event capacity

During check-in, each attendee will receive one ticket. That ticket is good for one free meal, up to $12 in value, at any of the food trucks! Note that each ticket is only valid for one meal, regardless if that meal is less than $12 in value; tickets cannot be used or split up across multiple food trucks. Further, this is a private event, and food trucks are not facilitating independent sales transactions with cash or card; the only way to get a meal from one of the food trucks is with a ticket.

Food trucks may run out of specific meal options or offer limited menu options at this private event; food is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Logistics

On the day of the event, please arrive to the Woodruff parking lot during the timeslot that you signed up for; this will help us manage event capacity and minimize lines. Walkups will not be permitted, and attendees that come before their timeslots may be asked to return later, during their indicated timeslot. Each attendee must check-in at our check-in tent—please bring your BuzzCard, as we’ll be swiping BuzzCards and cross-referencing our sign-up sheet!

Once you’ve checked in, you can hang around the event space for as long as you like! Although the last sign-up timeslot is for 7:25-7:30pm, the event will run until 8:00pm. This ensures that all attendees have enough time to get and eat their meals before we have to wrap up for the night!

RHA is partnering with SGA to run a pilot of the Menstrual Product Program (MPP), which aims to provide menstrual products to the campus community for free, in accessible, gender-neutral settings.

About the Pilot

Participating in the Pilot

Participating in the pilot program is easy, discrete, and free! If you’d like to participate, simply take menstrual products as you need them, keeping in mind the following.

• Menstrual products are provided at no cost to the individual using them, and menstrual products are designed to be available for use by anybody who menstruates, regardless of their gender identity or their sex assigned at birth.
• Both pads and tampons are available for use. Both products are acquired directly from Aunt Flow, and all products are made from 100% organic cotton, with no added synthetics, rayons, dyes, or scents.
• Menstrual products are designed to be available to the entire community, not just one person, so please take products responsibly and ethically. We encourage individuals to take no more than enough products to support them through their current or upcoming menstrual cycle; that is, take no more than one month’s worth of products at a time.
• Individuals who use products from the MPP are not required to indicate their use, fill out any feedback forms, etc. That said, anybody who actively participates in the program is strongly encouraged to fill out the user feedback form (available both on this page and on each dispenser) so that we can collect information regarding use and perceived benefit of the program. This form is completely anonymous.
• If dispensers are empty, individuals should report that a restock is needed via the appropriate form (provided below and on the dispensers themselves). Dispensers will be restocked within two business days of reporting that a restock is needed.
• Signage explaining all of the above are provided near the dispensers, in-person.

MPP Dispenser Locations