Resident Assistant Spotlight - Nathaniel Grudzinski

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 

     Sunday, 09/14 7pm Schneider Hall

     Monday, 09/15 7pm Wall & Grand Building I

     Tuesday, 09/16 7pm Lentz Dining Room #5

     Wednesday, 09/17 7pm University Hall

     Thursday, 09/17 7pm Neely Hall and Lentz Dining Room #5

RA Spotlight: Nathaniel Grudzinski of University Hall

Name: Nathaniel Grudzinski

Hometown: Newburgh, IN

Major: Computer Science and Math

Best Place to Study: Big Muddy Room in the Basement of the Student Center

Favorite Book: Calvin and Hobbes

Favorite Food in the Dining Halls: Chicken Tenders and Mac and Cheese

Favorite Local Restaurant: Quatro's

Why I became an RA: I was really interested in becoming more involved on campus and becoming a leader. The RA position seemed like a perfect opportunity to be paid to be a leader and role-model in the residence hall that I was living at.

Dream job: This is such a difficult question. But I am interested in Information Security, so I think becoming an expert in that field and consulting big businesses and governments on how they can be secure would be very fun.

Advice for a new student: Go to class throughout the semester and don't fall behind in class. Get involved and invested with a volunteer organization and become a leader in that organization.

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

Meet the RAs! - Sophie Lozano

 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 working in RA, graduate assistant, or full-time positions with our department will take a minute to check out the people who could be their future co-workers! RA profiles are featured on the blog, and graduate and full-time staff profiles (and information about positions) can be found on our recruitment website.

1. What’s your name?  Sophie Lozano
2. Where are you from?  O'Fallon, MO
3. What’s your major?  I'm a Math major with a minor in Computer Science
4. What is your favorite dining hall food?  French Toast Sticks for breakfast! U-Hall's Dining Hall is amazing :)
5. Where is your favorite place to go off-campus?  I don't spend much time off campus because I don't have a car, so going anywhere, such as Walmart and the mall, is fun for me! As long as I'm having a good time with good friends, I'm content.
6. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?  In ten years, I'd like to see how far my education can take me. Although I'm in Math and CS right now, I see myself working on big projects, making huge technological advances that we can't even fathom right now. (Editor's note: How cool is that?)
7. What do you like about being an RA?  There's no greater feeling than having a strong connection with my residents. Every day, I look forward to being done with school and practice so I can come home and spend time with them!
8. Favorite quote?  Currently, it's "Being perfect isn't about winning. It's being able to look your friend in the eye and know there was nothing more you could have done." That's the motto I try to live by in my athletic career.
9. Best study spot on campus?  U-Hall RAs hold study tables every night in our Small Dining Room from 8-10. It's a nice place to find peace and quiet while studying!
10. How else are you involved at SIU (besides being an RA)?  I am an athlete on the Track and Field team here at SIU, member of Saluki Rainbow Network, I tutor students in various subjects, and I do as much volunteer work as possible. I love helping people as much as I can!

Meet the RAs! - Kathy Grimes

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!

· What’s your name?  Kathy Grimes

· Where are you from?  Bloomington, Illinois

· What’s your major?  Computer and Electrical Engineering (minor in CS and Math)

· What is your favorite dining hall food(s)?  Pulled-pork and Pasta Night (Alfredo Sauce is Awesome!) and I love making my own fruit drink with 50% Orange Juice, 25% Cranberry, 25% Grape and a splash of strawberry

· Where is your favorite place to go off-campus?  My friends' homes

· Where do you see yourself in 10 years?  Working as a engineer on electronic design (for chips and integrated circuits)

· What do you like about being an RA?  Meeting lots of people and making a bunch of friends! You also get to be very creative.

· Favorite quote?  Genius is 1% Inspiration and 99% Perspiration (Thomas Edison)

· Best study spot on campus?  my room or in an engineering lab

· How else are you involved at SIU (besides being an RA)?  I am in a couple RSOs and I like to help out at their events.