Resident Assistant Spotlight - Christopher Weiss

SIU Residence Life has some great things going on, and we want to showcase some of our proud moments on our blog. We are currently accepting applications for Resident Assistants for the spring 2015 semester. More details, along with the application, can be found on our website. Information sessions about the RA position will be held

     Thursday, 09/18 7pm Neely Hall and Lentz Dining Room #5

RA Spotlight - Christopher Weiss of University Hall

     

Hello everyone! I’m Christopher Weiss, an RA at University Hall. I currently live on the 2nd floor which has been named Mavro House. I am from Batavia, Illinois and I am studying Automotive Technology. I don’t read a lot but from the books I have read my favorite has got to be Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. My favorite place to study is in the small dining room within University Hall, but a great place to get away and relax is the courtyard on the second floor of Faner. It’s hard to find if you are new or not there often, but it is a very nice place. I really enjoy the fresh sandwiches that are made in Trueblood Dining Hall; I get one every day. I love great Chinese food so I will occasionally go get New Kahala, especially now that they moved one block from the residence halls.

I became an RA because I wanted to have some sort of leadership experience in my resume when I left Southern Illinois University. This is a great role to get that experience, and I wanted to put some of my youth leadership skills that I gained from my activity in Boy Scouts of America in my home town. It also is a great feeling when I am able to help out my residents with questions they have and to be a resource for them.

I am currently refining my resume and cover letter to be prepared for the work force. I would love to be employed with Ford Motor Company when I graduate. I know I will have to start at the bottom, but I want to work my way up and achieve a leadership role when I am employed with Ford. There is so much advice that I could give new residents and transferring students. The best advice that most continuing students, including myself, will say is to be involved at SIU. Academics come first but staying involved in clubs (RSOs), a campus job, campus events, your residence hall, and other social activities is going to help you so much. It will help you make lasting friendships as well as keep you busy during your free time. It is a great thing to put on a resume and it helps you meet some of your classmates and fellow residents in your building, campus, and your classes.

Are you an RA and would like to be featured? Talk to your Hall Director about submitting your profile information.

Meet the RAs! - Christopher Weiss

SIU Residence Life has some great things going on, and we want to showcase some of our proud moments on our blog. We also hope people considering working in RA, graduate assistant, or full-time positions with our department will take a minute to learn more about the things we are doing. More information about our department, including position descriptions, application information, and graduate and full-time staff profiles can be found on our recruitment website.

As we recruit new Resident Assistants for the 2014-2015 year, we wanted to introduce a few of the talented individuals currently on our team. This profile features Christopher Weiss, RA in University Hall.

 

Name: Christopher Weiss

Where are you from: Batavia, IL. I did graduate from a community college first, Waubonsee Community College, with an A.A.S. degree in Automotive Technology. I am technically a senior (by credit hours) at SIU.

Major: Automotive Technology

Best Program I’ve Attended: I have got to say that Dawgs Nite Out are some of the best events that are held. There are loads of activities and free thing that you can get, depending on the event itself. (i.e. “Make you own sign”, Make your own poker chip, Casino Games, Free prizes, lazer tag, dodgeball, and more

Last book I read for fun: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Favorite thing about being an RA: The job itself has financial perks but besides that, I love being able to be a resource to my residents and to other students. I also have tons of opportunities to create events that are tailored to my residents and are fun for them.

Other involvement at SIU?: I am an active member of the Automotive Technology Organization (Auto Club) and the Saluki Formula SAE racing team.

Where do I see myself in 10 years: I have many opportunities presented to me by keeping my grades up and striving to become a better. As of right now, I am not sure where I will be. I do hope that at some time in the future that I become a manager or a “higher-up” in an automotive company, hopefully Ford.

Favorite Quote: I actually have this memorized…
“Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain; something of equal value must be lost.” – Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa

What do I do to unwind?: I actually unwind by being active. Whether that is working out, going to clubs, filling out scholarships or talking to other students in my field. Occasionally I’ll play games.

Interested in the Resident Assistant position? Apply today! http://www.housing.siu.edu/positions/resident-assistant

Are you an RA and would like to be featured? Talk to your Hall Director about submitting your profile information.

Meet the RAs! - Daniel Ray

SIU Residence Life has some outstanding Resident Assistants, and we want to show our appreciation by featuring them on our blog. We also hope people who are considering applying for the RA position will take a minute to check out the people who could be their future co-workers! Look for new RA profiles to be posted regularly as we continue this feature!

1.  What/s your name?  Daniel Ray
2.  Where are you from?  Arlington Heights, Illinois
3.  What's your major?  Automotive Technology
4.  What is your favorite dining hall food?  Pot roast night is by far the best thing they offer.
5.  Where is your favorite place to go off-campus?  Giant City State Park
6.  Where do you see yourself in 10 years?  I can see myself either working in a local shop or starting my own shop.
7.  What do you like about being an RA?  getting to meet other people who i would not normally meet
8.  Favorite quote?  Psalms 119:133  "keep steady my steps according to your promise and let no iniquity get dominion over me."
9.  Best study spot on campus?  lower level of Trueblood in the diner-style tables
10.  How else are you involved at SIU (besides being an RA)?  i am involved at Vine Church. I go to a small group and help set up the church for Sunday services