Welcome
We, the Residence Hall Association, representing the residential community of Southern Oregon University, acknowledge uniqueness through learning and understanding by promoting tolerance, inclusivity, social justice, and unity among all students. Accepting the responsibility granted upon us by the Department of Housing to be the main policy approving body for the residence halls, we will place emphasis on the residents’ voice and opinions on issues and concerns. We encourage the development of leadership and self-responsibility, while striving to maintain an open and harmonious living environment.
Executive Board
President: Helen Hall
Senior majoring in Criminal Justice, minoring in Political Science
My favorite animal is a Deer!!!!!
My favorite season is Fall!
I prefer a day at the beach, instead of a trip to an amusement park.
Vice President: Ona Berard
Senior majoring in Criminal Justice
My favorite animal is a Sea Turtle.
My favorite season is Fall!
I would choose a day the beach ANYDAY - over a day at an amusement park.
Treasurer: Kaztiny Naval
Junior majoring in Health and Physical Education
I like to think that my favorite animal is a wolf.
My favorite season is Fall.
I would choose amusement parks, like Universal Studios Orlando, Wizarding World of Harry Potter - compared to a day at the beach.
NACURH Communications Coordinator: Mack Nelson
Freshman majoring in Pre-Veterinary Science
My favorite animals are dogs, forever and always! But if I were forced to give a less basic answer, I’d have to say Giraffes!
My favorite season is Winter!
I love amusement parks, especially Universal Studios, Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Kaztiny and I are on the same page y’all, get with it) - instead of days at the beach.
Programming Cooridnator: Tiara Primus
Sophomore majoring in Theatre with a minor in Education
My favorite animal is an Octopus.
My favorite season is Winter!
I would choose a day at the beach over a trip to an amusement park - preferably when it’s cold.
Advisor: Allyson Beck
Email us at rha@sou.edu
Conferences
Hey Folks! Are you interested to see what student leaders around the world are doing to improve Resident Housing on their campus’? Do you need new ideas for programs, recognition, inclusivity, or resident engagement? Are interested to see how you can make a difference on a regional/national level? The Residence Hall Association has the privilege of sponsoring some of our student leaders to attend conferences where you get to do just that. Join some of your friends from around housing to participate in an experience you’ll never forget!
Upcoming Conferences:
Regional Business Conference 2018: PACURH annual business conference. Not open to additional delegates.
February 23rd, 2018 – February 25th, 2018
University of California Berkeley
NACURH 2018: Annual National Conference. Open to additional delegates! Interested in applying to attend? Check your email for the application in April!
May 25th, 2018 – May 28th, 2018
Arizona State University, Tempe
Events
Week Of Welcome:
RHA hosts several events during the weekend before classes begin in order to welcome students back to campus and to a new academic year! These events consist of an outdoor movie night, Rock The Block, and Raider Village Experience. What these events look like may vary each year.
Haunted Hall:
Haunted Hall is an event that occurs in celebration of the spooky season. It is a "haunted house" that is spread through out the entire Residence Hall. Each floor has a different theme and the themes change every year.
Treat Yo' Self With RHA:
This event takes place during the Quiet week of every term. The RHA team hands out free breakfast items and hot beverages to students who might be too stressed or late to class, to grab breakfast. This is a way to offer some relief to busy students and brighten someone's day.
Winter Ball:
Winter Ball is one of the most popular events hosted by RHA. This is a semi-formal ball, held every year. There's a DJ, fancy food, and breathtaking decorations. The theme changes each year.
Block Party:
Block Party is held in celebration of making it through another academic year! There's food, games, music, and more!
Area Councils
Each residence hall (Greensprings, McLoughlin, Shasta, and Madrone) has an Area Council that is elected at the beginning of each academic year. Each elected council consists of 5-7 residents that make up the Area Council Executive Board. These students are tasked with creating an engaging community through the implementation of social and educational programming in the residence halls, with the assistance of their advisor(s). The executive board members work very closely with the Residence Hall Association, and is often a stepping stone to other leadership opportunities in University Housing. If you are interested in getting involved or have questions please contact the Leadership & Retention Coordinator Allyson Beck at becka@sou.edu.
Greensprings is a first year resident hall located to the left of the Hawk Dining Commons. Greensprings consists of four buildings: Applegate, Bear Creek, Crater Lake, and Deschutes. The only two in use during the academic year is Applegate and Bear Creek. Greensprings holds 200 residents which allows room for two representatives in the Greensprings Area Council.
Shasta is primarily a first year community, but is open to students of any year. Shasta is one of the residence halls that was finished in 2013 with four floors of suite style rooms. Shasta holds 400 residents which allows room for four representatives on the Shasta Area Council.
McLoughin is a second year and beyond community composed of suite style rooms. McLoughlin is a four floored suite style residence hall that holds 300 residents, making room for three representatives on the McLoughlin Area Council.
Madrone is also a second year and beyond living community. Madrone is a three floored apartment style residence hall that holds 200 residents. It is SOU's newest area council.
