December OTM Winners!

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.

Today we are taking a quick break from RA profiles to share some exciting news - the Saluki chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary won the NACURH award for Community Service Program Of The Month of December. Their program - End the Hunger Games Food Drive - challenged all of our residential communities to give back to the local community and support the fight against hunger. "May the food be ever in good flavor" was the unofficial tagline of this event, which served as a positive way to wrap up the fall semester. Read the full nomination here.

Additionally Donnell McCauley, custodial sub-foreman at University Hall, won the GLACURH Regional Of The Month for Spotlight. "Donnell McCauley can always be found to offer a friendly smile, a pleasant conversation, or a helping hand when needed."

The following submissions were recognized as Campus Winners:

Amber Woyak - Advisor Of The Month - nominated by Justin Schuch

Kody Henke - Residence Life Faculty/Staff Of The Month - nominated by Drew Donahoo

Allen Shelton - Resident Assistant Of The Month - nominated by Amber Peterson

Tamarah Buchanan - Student Of The Month - nominated by Kalekey Love-El

Thank you to Christopher Weiss, Curtis Brown, Amber Peterson, Joseph Leet, Kalekey Love-El, Justin Schuch, and Drew Donahoo for submitting OTM nominations this month.

To submit an Of The Month nomination, please go to http://otms.nrhh.org/ 

Meet the RAs! - Natalie Cartolano

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 Natalie Cartolano, RA in University Hall. 

1. What's your name? Natalie Cartolano

2. Where are you from? Chicago - South side

3. What's your major? Double Major - Cinema/Photography and Mortuary Science

4. What is the best program or event you've been to on campus? SPC Film presents Rocky Horror Picture Show or The Drag Show

5. What was the last book you read for fun? I reread the entire Hunger Games series in preparation for the movie: Catching Fire.

6. What is your favorite thing about being an RA? My favorite thing about being an RA is getting to meet diverse and interesting individuals and also the close almost family-like relations you create with your fellow RAs.

7. How else are you involved at SIU? I'm involved in Cinesthesia and the Student Alumni Council

8. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself as happy.

9. What is your favorite quote? "A person who has never made a mistake, has never tried anything new."- Albert Einstein

10. What do you do to unwind when you're feeling stressed? Watch a movie, turn on some music, or read a good book!

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.