West Side RA of the Month for March - Brittany Williams

Congratulations to Humes RA, Brittany Williams, on being West Area RA of the Month for March!

Let's hear what Brittany's nominator, Humes Hall Director Ashley Williams-Bond, had to say about her:

Brittany is one of the first year RAs on the Humes staff but she is definitely one of the more vocal ones. She has really stepped up during the month of March in helping take the lead on some of the larger building wide initiatives. She was instrumental in helping with the RAs alcohol/drug program of the semester “Club Humes Presents: Thirsty Thursday.” Because of the success of this program she has already began planning for an end of the year building wide event for the residents. Brittany has also taken the lead on setting up the intramural softball team for this season. She gathered all the info and within a week had enough people signed up to have 2 separate teams. She kept pushing and reminding people and actual got them excited to play. Brittany has also stepped up on her staff committee and is working on community service opportunities for our staff and residents to close out the end of the year fueled further by her participation in the ASB trip 2011.

Brittany has an easy-going personality that her residents and staff love but she is also a person they know they can depend on to get things done and remain calm under pressure. Brittany is a good role model for her residents and continuing to do great things in her RA position.

One of Brittany's bulletin boards.

One of Brittany's door decs.

Awesome publicity Brittany created for Thirsty Thursday program.

The other awesome RA nominated in March was Courtney Luna of South Carrick!

Way to go, Brittany and Courtney!

Humes Hall Alcohol Awareness Program



Some of the lovely ladies of Humes put on an excellent alcohol education program on Monday, September 27th.  Humes RAs Brook Beasley, Brittney Turner, Jess Evans, Courtney Putzel, Carrie Underwood, PJ Hord, and Brittany Wiseman organized this program and brought in UTPD.   

The UTPD Officer talked with residents about alcohol problems on campus for a few minutes to begin. The UTPD officer talked about alcohol problems on campus for a few minutes to start it off with.
 

Then, some residents played Mario Kart Wii with drunk goggles on and others tried to walk a line that was taped down on the floor with the goggles on.  


The UTPD officer talked about what police were looking for when they pull drivers over and have them take a sobriety test. There were 8 signs that people were intoxicated when walking the line, and after each person walked the line, he would go through and tell us what they messed up on.  

There was great attendance at this excellent program! 

Snacks are a must to bring people out to your programs!

Fabulous job Brook, Brittney, Jess, Courtney, Carrie, PJ, and Brittany!  Special thanks to Brook for e-mailing in the photos and event description! 

Humes and Reese Classy Cocktails Program

On Thursday, September 16th, Humes RA Megan Cusick and Reese RA Chris Porter put on a "Classy Cocktails" mixer program.

RAs Chris Porter and Megan Cusick.

Both Megan and Chris advertised for this program by giving the residents invitations to attend the event.  Chris posted a sign on his floor emphasizing the opportunity for free food, drinks, and the chance to meet some lovely Humes ladies.  Megan posted a sign on her floor as well and, at the start of the program, had the Humes RA on desk make an announcement encouraging residents to come down to the Humes West Multipurpose Room for drinks and snacks.

Megan and Chris made up mocktails, which are cocktails without alcohol.  The Shirley Temples and virgin Strawberry Daiquiris were a big hit!

On the bottom of the cups, marker was used to write "R" and "UD" on the bottom of the cups.  The "R" was for roofie and the "UD" was for "underage drinking."  Markings like this are a great way to facilitate discussions about these topics in substance abuse education programs.  Residents often don't notice indicators like these at first, but later on when they do notice them or they are pointed out to them, educational conversations can take place.

Megan and Chris also distributed an educational pamphlet on alcohol and drinking.  This pamphlet is available in the West Area Programming Office!

There was a great turn out of residents at this program.  Everyone seemed excited to enjoy the cocktails and food and mingle with residents from another hall.

This program was a good way for residents to meet new people and learn about safe alcohol practices.

Nice work, Megan and Chris!