Twenty-three student leaders in University Housing and three faculty and staff members at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville were inducted into the Red Storm Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). A ceremony for inductees and their family members, sponsored by the Residence Housing Association (RHA), was held on April 13 in the Woodland Hall Multifuction Room.
NRHH is a student organization dedicated to recognizing outstanding residential leaders. Its membership is limited to the top 1% of student leaders (on each member campus) who live on campus. SIUE created a chapter to recognize those students who make living on campus much more than just a place to sleep and study. “Without the dedicated effort of these students, living on campus would feel like just having a room, not a home away from home. These students have made a difference in other students’ lives and we want to see that continue to happen,” explained RHA Advisor Sheila Coressel. Selection criteria included living in University Housing for at least two semesters, including the current semester, a 2.3 GPA or better, outstanding leadership and service to University Housing, and participation in campus life. Nominees were invited to submit an application and complete essays describing their activities and why leadership is important. Inductees were then chosen by a selection committee.
Student leaders being inducted into NRHH include:
Dustin Robb, Bluff RA
Sara Rekasis, Bluff RA
Laurel Williams, Bluff RA and Student Government
Robert Yost, Bluff RA and RA Council
Alison Davis, Cougar Village RA
Ashley Westbrooks, Cougar Village Desk Manager
Katie Mosher, Cougar Village RA
Nicole Bambrough, Evergreen RA
Breanna Closen, RHA Executive Board
Rachael Foltz, RHA Executive Board and Campus Activities Board
Dustin French, Evergreen Area Council
Eric Hellrung, RHA Executive Board
Emily Kreke, RHA Executive Board
Jonathan Long, Evergreen RA
Casie Marron, Evergreen RA
Stephanie Matteson, Evergreen Hall RA and 2008-2009 RHA President
Courtney Robinson, Evergreen RA
Emalie Whan, Evergreen Area Council President
Emily Wilken, 2007-2008 RHA President
Corinne Boynton, Prairie RA
Jessica Diel, Woodland RA
Jessica Hentrich, Woodland RA
Kortney Van Gundy, Woodland RA
Three honorary members were inducted as well. They are: William Krause, Family Resource Center Student Worker, Campus Activities Board, and Student Government; Tricia Maniaci, Cougar Village Assistant Community Director; and Dr. Luci Kohn, Faculty Fellow and Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences.
NRHH is a recognition branch of NACURH, National Association of College and University Residence Halls, Inc. NACURH was established in 1954 as an organization that encourages information and idea exchange among colleges and universities. NRHH was established in 1964 to recognize student leaders for their hard work and dedication to residence life on campus. Today, NRHH has over 170 chapters the nation.