Student Leader Profile - Ciara Maxwell

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's student leader spotlight features Ciara Maxwell. Ciara is a resident of Neely Hall and a student employee with Residence Hall Dining.

My name is Ciara Maxwell, and I am from Memphis, TN. 

My major is Biological Sciences, and Pre-Physical Therapy is my track. 

My favorite part about living in the residence halls is that I am always informed of things going on around campus. Also, I get to meet someone new every week since these are large buildings.

Tuesday Night Zumba on the first night was a great memory. We had a room full of different people that were enjoying themselves. 

One of my favorite quotes is by Benjamin Franklin,"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." 

The best study spot would be either my desk or the lower level of Trueblood.

Along with being in 3 RSOs, I also work for University Housing Dining.

Meet the RAs! - Bridget Grubbs

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?  Bridget Grubbs

2. Where are you from?  Steger, IL

3. What's your major?  Animal Science specializing in Equine Science (horses)

4. What is your favorite dining hall food?  Probably would have to say “create your own pasta” nights!

5. Where is your favorite place to go off-campus?  The barn – I love being around the horses.

6. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?  On a racetrack somewhere training horses or at a farm

helping breed stallions :)

7. What do you like about being an RA?  I love meeting new people all the time! The encounters are

endless and always entertaining!

8. Favorite quote?  "Never look down on anyone unless you’re helping them up." – Jesse Jackson

9. Best study spot on campus?  Hall Council Room of Schneider

10. How else are you involved at SIU (besides being an RA)? I go to the Zumba class four times a week at the Recreation Center, I’ve joined the Horse Judge Team, I’m in Dawg Pound, and I also joined the Alumni Association.