Of the Month Nominations in Order by OTM Category
Of the Month Nominations in Most Recently Submitted Order
Of The Month Type: Advisor
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Date Submitted: 3/27/2005 10:27:14 PM
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Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
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Date Submitted: 3/27/2005 10:29:28 PM
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Nominee Address: 100 nelson
Nominee Phone: 2190
Nominee Email: feistkr@mnstate.edu
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Nominated Address: 100 nelson
Nominated Phone: 2190
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Date Submitted: 3/28/2005 9:03:28 AM
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Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: Hope (Union City Cashier)
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Nominated By: Jiggy Trapp
Nominated Address: Dahl 343
Nominated Phone: (701) 730-6097
Nominated Email: jiggytrapp@hotmail.com
Date Submitted: 3/29/2005 7:54:26 PM
Reason: Hope gets to know the regulars and still chats with those who aren't. She always has a smile on her face and is so friendly!!! She really makes people feel good no matter how bad of a day they're having. Hope rocks!!!
Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: Evonne
Nominee Address: Kise Line C
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Nominated By: Maggie Stewart
Nominated Address: 351 South Snarr
Nominated Phone: 5149
Nominated Email: stewarma@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 3/29/2005 8:08:35 PM
Reason: Wow, Evonne is like one of the top two Kise Employees (Kise Jean is the other one) and she so totally deserves to be recognized! She is really awesome because she know's students by name and makes an effort to greet them, and there are some students who visit her line so often (that's our table!) that she knows them by name! She is always so super friendly whenever she sees you and always asks how people are doing. She deserves to be recognized for being such a worker and for all the hard work that she does
Of The Month Type: ExecutiveBoardMember
Nominee: Aaron Correll
Nominee Address: 268 Ballard Hall
Nominee Phone: 5182
Nominee Email: correlaa@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Kim Brosdahl
Nominated Address: Housing Office
Nominated Phone: 2118
Nominated Email: brosdhlk@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 3/30/2005 4:17:22 PM
Reason: I would like to nominate Aaron Correll for Exec of the Month. This past month he has done an outstanding job of organizing two major activities for RHA. He made the Who's Your Daddy Bowling event a fun and successful evening. In addition, he organized, set up, provided staff, and helped clean up for another fun and successful event, Casino Night. He organized both of these events with a positive attitude and tons of energy. Because he was excited about these events, those who participated were also excited. It is my pleasure to nominate Aaron for Exec of the Month. He has earned it!
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Aaron Correll
Nominee Address: 268 Ballard
Nominee Phone: 477-5182
Nominee Email: correlaa@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Chris Larson
Nominated Address: 256 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 477-5321
Nominated Email: larsonch@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 3/30/2005 8:39:45 PM
Reason: Aaron is one of the most outgoing residents in Ballard. I'd be willing to bet that nearnly every resident knows or at least recognizes him. He's a great leader and having him as Hall Council President has improved our facility in many ways. Aaron is a great person who's very fun to be around.
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Date Submitted: 3/31/2005 11:01:03 AM
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Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: pat walker
Nominee Address: housing office
Nominee Phone: 477-2118
Nominee Email: walkerpa@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Amanda Herges
Nominated Address: 106 John Neumaier Hall
Nominated Phone: 477-5780
Nominated Email: hergesam@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 3/31/2005 11:05:15 AM
Reason: she rocks, and she is letting me use her name to test the nomination page.
Of The Month Type: ExecutiveBoardMember
Nominee: Aaron Correll
Nominee Address: 268 Ballard
Nominee Phone: 5182
Nominee Email: correlaa@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Kari Overman
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Date Submitted: 3/31/2005 11:13:31 PM
Reason: Aaron is a great President. He does such a wonderful job and works so hard to represent the guys of Ballard. In the past month he put on a Halo 2 tournament for the guys of Ballard, and put on a Poker tournament for RHA. This guy works really hard and gives so much to both Ballard HC and RHA. His enthusiasm for Ballard is unforgettable. The other night a map was being drawn at RHA and Ballard was forgotten so Aaron went up there and added Ballard, he makes sure that people don't forget about Ballard, even though Ballard is across the street from the rest of the Residence Halls. He always has a positive attitude and is so willing to give of his time and talents. Aaron really deserves recognition, a pat on the back for a job well done and definetely deserves to be this month's Executive Board member of the month!!!!
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Katie Braun
Nominee Address: 238 Dahl
Nominee Phone: 4988
Nominee Email: braunka@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Kari Overman
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Date Submitted: 3/31/2005 11:23:32 PM
Reason: Katie is an active member of 2nd North Dahl. She knows a lot of the floor and says hi to everyone and as a freshman was very excited to meet people and get involved. Last semester we talked about getting t-shirts for our floor but it didn't get too far. After break she came back second semester and had people fill out a survey on the colors that they wanted on their shirts and asked a member of our floor to draw a design for the front and also went to Sportland to get price estimates. She put up a sign-up sheet and also signs to collect the money and when she got the tshirts, she handed them out right away. She put a lot of work into this and did it all by herself, because no one else took the initiative. Without this girl we would not have gotten floor shirts. She is a great member of our floor, she was involved with hall council for part of the year and is also a member of the lacrosse team. She is a great person who is there to listen when you need some to talk to, especially about boys. I met this girl shortly after the beginning of the school year and I have been very impressed by her, she loves meeting new people, being involved and getting the most out of college. I have enjoyed getting to know her. She is very friendly and knows a lot of the girls on our floor, she definetely deserves this award for all her hard work and being such an awesome person.
Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: Kise Jean
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Date Submitted: 3/31/2005 11:30:55 PM
Reason: Wow - the day after spring break I walked into Kise for lunch and had my card scanned and Kise Jean said Thank You, I heard the thank you and it took a few seconds to register before I was like whoa!! this is different, she hasn't always been here, she is BACK!!!! I was so excited to see her, Kise is just not the same with out her. She impacts so many students. No staff at Kise can scan id cards as quickly and efficiently as her. She does it with a smile and says thank you to everyone. There's just something about the way she says thank you that is so familiar and comforting - it makes my day and I am sure that it makes other people happy as well. I love this lady, she is so sweet and so nice to everyone that eats in Kise. Kise made it without her, but it just wasn't the same and now shines because she is back. We've all missed Kise Jean - she brightens our day because she is so fast with the ids and so sweet - that is awesome. She deserves to be this months Spotlight of the Month becasue we've missed her and need to let her know how much she means to us, and that she is truly one special lady :)
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Joe Bzdok
Nominee Address: 128 South Snarr
Nominee Phone: 5624
Nominee Email: boybzdok@yahoo.com
Nominated By: Ian
Nominated Address: 169 Snarr East
Nominated Phone: 5535
Nominated Email: hopkinia@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 4/22/2005 11:27:21 PM
Reason: Besides being the coolest guy ever Joe has done a lot this semester not only for myself but his floor. Joe has gone above and beyond at the desk orginizing a messy stamp fund and clutter at the desk, he also has been a very loyal and great staff memeber. just resently joe has helped me with a situation and follwed up to make sure eveything was ok, which exemplafies what RA should do
Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: Don Nicklay
Nominee Address: HO
Nominee Phone: 477-2880
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Nominated By: Ashley Peterson
Nominated Address: 376 Holmquist
Nominated Phone: 477-5719
Nominated Email: petersra@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 4/26/2005 1:47:06 PM
Reason: Because Don has done an amazing job cleaning Holmquist and he put up with a lot of crap (literally) that he should not have to put up with. I feel that the residents don't appreciate the wonderful work Don does enough. He is always there on time and gets everything done in a quick and thorough manner. All in all Don ROCKS!
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Kate Schuetze
Nominee Address: 394 Holmquist
Nominee Phone: 477-5876
Nominee Email: soccerchic009_kmk@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Ashley Peterson
Nominated Address: 376 Holmquist
Nominated Phone: 477-5719
Nominated Email: petersra@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 4/26/2005 1:54:32 PM
Reason: Kate is such an upbeat and energetic person. She is always baking sweets and sharing them with her fellow floor mates and RA. She is also 3rd East Holmquist's Hall Council Represenative and she was at almost every meeting this semester and not because she HAD to go, but because she WANTED to go!
Of The Month Type: Community
Nominee: 2nd West Holmquist
Nominee Address: MSUM Holmquist Hall
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Nominated By: Sherryse Mayo
Nominated Address: MSUM Holmquist Hall 262 W
Nominated Phone: 763-245-1621 or campus ext. 5946
Nominated Email: Slmayobb@aol.com
Date Submitted: 4/30/2005 11:17:46 AM
Reason: I am a freshman at MSUM and have lived in Holmquist since August. I truly believe that I could not have picked a better place to live. The best friends that I have made since coming to college have all been from my floor. Above all, we, as a floor, could not have asked for a better R.A. JoDee Pepple has been there for us through the thick and the thin. I have come to her to tell her my problems and to share a good day with her. She has involved the floor in a variety of activities for us to get to know eachother. The girls on the floor all get along very well too. I feel that I know many of the girls very well and that we get along very well too. I really enjoy their company and enjoy spending time with them. I hope to keep in touch with many of the wonderful people in my Holmquist community in the future because they are the biggest part of what has made my first year at college so amazing.
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: Holmquist RA's
Nominee Address: Holmquist
Nominee Phone: 477-5934
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Nominated By: Ashley Peterson
Nominated Address: 1166 Nelson
Nominated Phone: 477-4843
Nominated Email: petersra@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 8/31/2005 11:50:53 PM
Reason: Social subcategory. They had everyone in Holmquist go to the main lounge where they had lots of food, games, and music. They had an outstanding turn out, and I've heard from several resident's that it was a blast!
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Ryan Heitland
Nominee Address: 312 E Ballard
Nominee Phone: 477-5102
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Nominated By: Erik Josephson
Nominated Address: 154 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 477-5489
Nominated Email: josepher@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/6/2005 10:39:30 AM
Reason: Ryan has been doing a very good job both on his floor and as a staff memember. He is always willing to help others succeed and very willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He is always around when you need him and willing to do anything for you.
Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: Don Nicklay
Nominee Address: Holmquist GMW
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Nominated By: Corey Schaffer
Nominated Address: 276 Holmquist
Nominated Phone: 5934
Nominated Email: schaffco@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/10/2005 4:10:43 AM
Reason: I would like to nominate the Holmquist GMW, Don, for Spotlight of the month. Over the course of the past few weeks, every time I have seen Don he has had a smile on his face. He is always eager to have a conversation about the day's happenings. Not only is he always fun to talk to, but Holmquist has been nothing but extrememly clean since our arrival here and I think that shows just how much Don cares about the building and the people living in it.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Abdullahi "Moe" Mohamed
Nominee Address: 353 Holmquist
Nominee Phone: 5726
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Nominated By: Corey Schaffer
Nominated Address: 276 Holmquist Hall
Nominated Phone: 5934
Nominated Email: schaffco@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/10/2005 4:16:46 AM
Reason: I would like to nominate Abdullahi "Moe" Mohamed for Resident Assistant of the Month. School has just begun and Moe has already developed an amazing relationship with many of the guys on his floor. I have yet to see Moe walk into the building without people shouting his name moments later. Moe is never anything but caring and charasmatic and I cannot imagine there is a person who has met him who wouldn't feel comfortable going to him for help. I don't think Moe gets nearly enough recognition for how hard he works every day and he surely deserves to be acknowledged for the great Resident Assistant that he is.
Of The Month Type: Advisor
Nominee: Kristie Feist
Nominee Address: NGH Area Director
Nominee Phone: 2709
Nominee Email: feistkr@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Corey Schaffer
Nominated Address: 276 Holmquist Hall
Nominated Phone: 5934
Nominated Email: schaffco@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/10/2005 4:39:39 AM
Reason: I find it hard to believe that you could find another Advisor on campus that cares as much about the wellbeing of students as Kristie Feist does. Kristie sincerely cares about the happiness, success, and feelings of camaraderie that the students in the Residence Halls should experience. Her optimism and concern for MSUM students is passed down to the Resident Assistants that she supervises. Kristie takes her position very seriously and I believe that there is very little she would not do to ensure that every student living in the Residence Halls has the opportunity to experience all of the fantastic things that living on campus has to offer. As this year progresses, Kristie will continue to promote a feeling of community in the Residence Halls; helping her and her team of Resident Assistants to give students an amazing experience that they could not have gotten anywhere else besides the Residence Halls. I have seen numerous times that no matter what the situation, Kristie will always do what she believes to be best for the students of MSUM.
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: Corey Schaffer
Nominee Address: 276 Holmquist
Nominee Phone: 477-5934
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Nominated By: Kelsey Rittenbach
Nominated Address: 376 Holmquist
Nominated Phone: 477-5719
Nominated Email: rittenke@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/16/2005 3:26:15 PM
Reason: This is was a community program that Corey put together. He initated the weight room project to benefit the residents living in Holmquist, but also as way to have the residents get to know each other from other floors. It isn't done yet but all the work done has been an inprovment.
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Allyssa Euteneuer
Nominee Address: 154 Dahl
Nominee Phone: 5183
Nominee Email: kittycatmeow@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Leslie Ince
Nominated Address: 143 Dahl
Nominated Phone: 4995
Nominated Email: incele@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/21/2005 3:16:48 PM
Reason: Allyssa has been a great addition to my floor. She has been involved with all of my floor programs and usually facilitates activities on the floor. She has made so many new friends on the floor and if it weren't for her I probably wouldn't have known so many people. She always has a good attitude and is willing to drive our floor mates to different programs. She just drove us to a movie as a floor program. She usually is around when she is needed by us. I couldn't think of a better resident of the month for Dahl than Allyssa Euteneuer.
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: RHA
Nominee Address: 10 Dahl Hall
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Nominated By: Leslie Ince
Nominated Address: 143 Dahl
Nominated Phone: 4995
Nominated Email: incele@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/21/2005 3:23:09 PM
Reason: Social Activity. RHA recently put on a BBQ and casino night. They are amazing at putting on such big events. At the BBQ I saw groups sitting around socializing. I was a cook and I was having fun and enjoying what I was doing. There was also volleyball that people were enjoying. Casino Night was a blast. People were learning how to play and others were winning and socializing. The prizes were awesome. They really know how to throw a silent auction. RHA should get social program of the month because they got people out of their rooms and having a good time.
Of The Month Type: ExecutiveBoardMember
Nominee: Kellie Meehlhause
Nominee Address: 309 Dahl
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Nominated By: Leslie Ince
Nominated Address: 143 Dahl
Nominated Phone: 4995
Nominated Email: incele@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/21/2005 3:27:43 PM
Reason: Kellie Meehlhause has proven to her hall council that she is a real trooper. Kellie was president at the beginning of the semester because no one else would run. She had Advo production on Tues., the same time as RHA, but she willingly sacrificed her time and energy to go to RHA instead of going to ADVO. The reason she resigned is because her boss was getting on her case. She had to help out with the RHA BBQ and casino night. She was a real joy to listen to. She didn't want to resign, but circumstances were out of her control. Kellie would be a great exec board member of the month because she was willing to sacrifice her time and energy so that Dahl could be keep the traditions that the hall council has today.
Of The Month Type: Community
Nominee: 4th South Snarr
Nominee Address: the whole floor
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Nominated By: Leslie Ince
Nominated Address: 143 Dahl
Nominated Phone: 4995
Nominated Email: incele@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/21/2005 3:32:09 PM
Reason: Alright, 4th South Snarr is not my floor, but from all that I hear, I think it should be floor of the month. The residence of 4th South Snarr are always hanging out. I mean they have huge halo parties that need to moved into the lounge because they are just so socially active. The floor dies down a bit when some of the key residents go home for the weekend, but they are usually out and about having a good time. The residents on the floor are always hanging out in other people's rooms. They just knock and come in to the room when people are there. I would love to have a floor like that where everyone is hanging out and having a good time. They guys are even teaching the girls how to play halo, I mean that's cool. That's why I think 4th South Snarr should be community of the month.
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Jessalyn Brown
Nominee Address: 1165 Nelson
Nominee Phone: 4883
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Nominated By: Ashley Peterson
Nominated Address: 1166 Nelson
Nominated Phone: 4843
Nominated Email: petersra@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/22/2005 11:12:59 AM
Reason: Jessalyn should be student of the month because she has gone out of her way to get to know the others on our floor. She wanted someone to go to Kise with her the other night and I could not go, so she went around door to door until she found someone who could go with her. She almost always has her door open and is always a smiling, friendly face, no matter what time of day it is when I see her!
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: Alex Brown
Nominee Address: 309 Grantham
Nominee Phone: 5318
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Nominated By: Ashley Peterson
Nominated Address: 1166 Nelson Hall
Nominated Phone: 4843
Nominated Email: petersra@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/22/2005 11:15:23 AM
Reason: Educational Program Alex put on this great program about what it would be like to be in someone else's shoes type thing. Like what it would be like if you were blind and stuff. I wasn't able to go myself, but I've heard great things about it.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Jessica Morin
Nominee Address: 343 Dahl
Nominee Phone: 5142
Nominee Email: monkys26@yahoo.com
Nominated By: Leslie Ince
Nominated Address: 143 Dahl
Nominated Phone: 4995
Nominated Email: incele@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/23/2005 2:43:23 PM
Reason: Jessica is a first year RA, and as such she has really impressed me this month. When we had the tornado sirens going on she really took charge of Dahl. She called all of the RA's and got them to get their floors down into the basement. She made sure that everyone who was in the building was in the basement. She also impressed me when she also took charge and made all of the girls quiet down so she could make an important announcement. After that we found water on the floor because of the rain. As we all know Dahl floods a lot. She was able to catch most of the water coming into the basement and we really didn't have much of a tragedy on our hands because of it. Also, in the beginning of the year she was having difficulty with girls vandalizing her floor. She has been firm with her girls about this issue and has still be able to make those key connections with her residents that need to be there to build community. I think Jessica Morin should be the RA OTM because of her ability to take charge and keep calm in stressful situations, and while being firm, is able to shape and maintain those needed relationships with her residents.
Of The Month Type: Advisor
Nominee: Kristie Feist
Nominee Address: 1st Nelson AD office
Nominee Phone: 477-2709
Nominee Email: feistkr@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Amanda Herges
Nominated Address: 242 W Holmquist
Nominated Phone: 477-5974
Nominated Email: herg_16@hotmail.com
Date Submitted: 9/24/2005 6:27:03 PM
Reason: I am nominating Kristie because I believe she is one of the best advisors on campus. Kristie's employees have such opposite working styles and Kristie does a great job of meeting all of their needs and supporting their styles. Additionally Kristie is always enthusiastic with her staff and with the residents who live in the Nelson/Grantham/Holmquist complex. Kristie does a great job of making peoples' days and giving her attention to everyone she works with no matter how many other tasks she has to do that day. Kristie has a style and grace that is all her own and I am proud to be working for her. So, please consider awarding her the NRHH advisor of the month award.
Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: NGH Hall Council PR Committee
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Nominated By: Jill Moes
Nominated Address: 389 Holmquist
Nominated Phone: 218-477-5790
Nominated Email: moes.jilla@gmail.com
Date Submitted: 9/27/2005 9:19:18 PM
Reason: NGH Hall Council's PR committee recently made some amazing advertising for the upcoming homecoming events. They spent about 3 hours one evening hand-making posters and then personally visited every floor in NGH to hang them all up. The posters were really informational and colorful. They did a great job getting people excited for homecoming week and it was really exciting to see new students so excited about making a difference in the residence halls. The PR committee just formed, but has already shown great enthusiam and made NGH hall council proud to call them ours!
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Dan Devine
Nominee Address: 212 Ballard
Nominee Phone: (218) 477-5119
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Nominated By: Erik Josephson
Nominated Address: 154 BA
Nominated Phone: 5489
Nominated Email: josepher@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/28/2005 11:27:20 AM
Reason: Dan has been doing an exemplerary job as an RA on the DABA staff. Not only is willing to be there for other RA's when they need him, he is also been a very good role model for his floor. He is putting on programs, doing door decs and getting the word out about on-campus activities to his residents. He works hard at his job and still has time to stay in contact with people he knew from last year. Dan has been doing a great job.
Of The Month Type: Advisor
Nominee: Jessica Morin
Nominee Address: 343 Dahl
Nominee Phone: (218) 477-5142
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Nominated By: Erik Josephson
Nominated Address: 154 BA
Nominated Phone: 5489
Nominated Email: josepher@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/28/2005 11:31:14 AM
Reason: During this last month Jessica has been doing a great job as an RA. She has been doing things with her girls, activities in general and programs. She is also a very alert RA. On night, knowing that Dalh has the tendency to leak, and that it was raining hard, she went down the basement to check, and sure enough it was leaking. She promptly took action and saved the DABA staff a lot of trouble by catching it early. This level-headeness is comendable. She also finds time to eat with her residents, to get to know them on a first name basis and even has inside jokes with them. She is doing a wonderful job on her floor and staff in general.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Leslie Ince
Nominee Address: 143 Dahl
Nominee Phone: (218) 477-4995
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Nominated By: Erik Josephson
Nominated Address: 154 BA
Nominated Phone: 5489
Nominated Email: josepher@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/28/2005 11:38:00 AM
Reason: Leslie did a wonderful job at the recent RHA blazin' BBQ. Not only did she volunteer to grill, she stood over that hot grill and made some of the best hamburgers I have ever tasted. It was a hot day and she did a great job. Many people at the event where impressed with her determination. Not only did she stand over a hot grill, she also retained her sense of humor the whole time. As a returner on the DABA staff, Leslie has been doing many wonderful things, giving people Email reminders about weeklies, reminders about nominations for NRHH, etc. She also is quick to point out others for recognition, every wednesday night at staff she has recognition for someone, usually several someones. As a memeber of her community, Leslie has been putting on programs, making door decs and getting to know her girls very well. Leslie has been doing a great job and putting in lots of effort.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Jessica Morin
Nominee Address: 343 Dahl
Nominee Phone: (218) 477-5142
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Nominated By: Erik Josephson
Nominated Address: 154 BA
Nominated Phone: 5489
Nominated Email: josepher@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/28/2005 11:45:32 AM
Reason: During this last month Jessica has been doing a great job as an RA. She has been doing things with her girls, activities in general and programs. She is also a very alert RA. On night, knowing that Dalh has the tendency to leak, and that it was raining hard, she went down the basement to check, and sure enough it was leaking. She promptly took action and saved the DABA staff a lot of trouble by catching it early. This level-headeness is comendable. She also finds time to eat with her residents, to get to know them on a first name basis and even has inside jokes with them. She is doing a wonderful job on her floor and staff in general.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Heather Buesing
Nominee Address: 221 Dahl Hall
Nominee Phone: 218-477-5458
Nominee Email: buesingheather@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Jayme Job
Nominated Address: 201 Dahl
Nominated Phone: 799-8949
Nominated Email: jaymejob@hotmail.com
Date Submitted: 9/29/2005 5:25:08 PM
Reason: Heather has done an excellent job of creating community on her floor. Before the halls opened, Heather put paper bags up in her lounge, and when the residents arrived she had them each write their name on and decorate a bag. She encouraged the residents to leave each other 'happy fun notes' in the bags and, even though she became frustrated when only a few residents began to use them, she none the less continues to promote the idea (Use of the bags has picked up!). I believe that the bags provided a comfortable atmosphere for the residents that helped create them; there is always a group of residents hanging out in the lounge as proof. Heather had an idea for 'whiteboard' door decs that required a huge time committment, but she was so excited to give the residents a nice first door dec that she rushed to finish them before opening; they are fabulous and all of the residents love them. She has made a sincere effort to connect with all of her residents, and notices even minor changes in their lives. She has already held six programs on her floor and two or three meetings. She has also already implemented a community service program at Habitat for Humanity with five of her residents. Her floor has designed and ordered floor t-shirts and are currently planning a camping trip. When a resident on Heather's floor has a birthday, the entire floor is well aware of it; Heather hangs signs all over the floor reminding everyone to wish the girl a happy birthday! This not only lets the residents know whose birthday it is, but also makes the resident feel acknowledged and therefore special. Heather has also dealt with several serious issues on her floor this year, and has thrown herself into her position by providing a crucial emotional outlet to many of her residents. With her constant smile and optimistic personality, Heather is an overall excellent candidate for RA of the month.
Of The Month Type: Community
Nominee: 2nd South Snarr
Nominee Address: South Snarr - 2nd Floor
Nominee Phone: ?
Nominee Email: ?
Nominated By: Kari Overman
Nominated Address: 221 South Snarr
Nominated Phone: 5560
Nominated Email: overmaka@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/30/2005 11:55:55 AM
Reason: Community is a great word to describe the relationship of a residence hall floor. Definition according to dictionary.com: A group of people living in the same locality and under the same government. When I think about the group of people that live on the floor of second south snarr I think of a different word – family. This floor is incredibly outgoing and has become very close in such a short time. They always eat together, rather there is always someone willing to eat with you. If one group of people goes to Kise, another group from our floor will already be there, or another group will come to Kise while you are there. Or if you try to eat by yourself, it doesn’t happen. One day at lunch I sat down at a table by myself and next thing I knew there were 8 other people there, I think about 6 of them had come to Kise together, but still. I have never lived on a floor that has been so open and where I truly know everyone. Well not quite everyone (When I say that our floor is outgoing I am talking about 80%) These people all know each other. Like one girl put it the other day, this floor is kind of like a family and I agree. I went to Chicago the third weekend of school for four days and I was sad that I wasn’t going to be able to see them for that long – because it was the longest that I had ever been away from them. There is always someone to talk to, the doors are always open, and people are always ready to talk. For example it was about 3am and I was trying to read in the lounge one night – I was there for about 15 minutes and four people had come in and said hi. Did I mention that our floor never sleeps either? One can be up at around 2AM and sometimes over half the floor is still up. This past week I tried to study in the study room with two other people, next thing I knew there were four other people in there talking to us…what is this the lounge?….you are never truly alone on the floor. One thing that amazed me was the first week of school we had a great turnout of about 20 people for the program dirty minds and the next week we had about 15 people go to Hooters as a group, and I thought it was great that so many people wanted to go; and I think it was because the floor was already close. If you ever want to go to Taco Bell, come to second south, people go at least once a week if not twice. For example on Friday night a group of us went there at 1:30am; there was already another group there and another guy had stopped by. He said – I had a feeling that there would be people from our floor here – I just knew. Our floor is loud – but we are lucky to have Deidra who is so amazing as an RA. If you ask any of the on-duty RAs they would probably say that we are one of the loudest floors, but we have so much fun. There are always people watching movies together, and if you walk in the room to say hi they want you to sit down and watch. There was one night where there was a big Xbox game in the lounge and people kept coming and going and the total of people that played was probably 15-20. The other night about 12 people went to Krolls and we had so much fun. It has been a little over a month since school started and I continue to learn new things about the people on our floor each week. I also feel like I get to know someone a little bit better every week. I love getting to know everyone and feel so lucky to have been put with such an incredible group of people. Our floor truly is AMAZING!!! There are so many wonderful people with such a variety of interests, not to mention a number of unique individuals– if you ever want to get distracted from doing your homework, just come on over to chat, I cannot tell you how many times I have stayed up late because I got distracted and talked to someone for two hours. I love our floor which is why I nominated them for community of the month.
Of The Month Type: Community
Nominee: 2nd South Snarr
Nominee Address: South Snarr - 2nd Floor
Nominee Phone: ?
Nominee Email: ?
Nominated By: Kari Overman
Nominated Address: 221 South Snarr
Nominated Phone: 5560
Nominated Email: overmaka@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/30/2005 11:56:07 AM
Reason: Community is a great word to describe the relationship of a residence hall floor. Definition according to dictionary.com: A group of people living in the same locality and under the same government. When I think about the group of people that live on the floor of second south snarr I think of a different word – family. This floor is incredibly outgoing and has become very close in such a short time. They always eat together, rather there is always someone willing to eat with you. If one group of people goes to Kise, another group from our floor will already be there, or another group will come to Kise while you are there. Or if you try to eat by yourself, it doesn’t happen. One day at lunch I sat down at a table by myself and next thing I knew there were 8 other people there, I think about 6 of them had come to Kise together, but still. I have never lived on a floor that has been so open and where I truly know everyone. Well not quite everyone (When I say that our floor is outgoing I am talking about 80%) These people all know each other. Like one girl put it the other day, this floor is kind of like a family and I agree. I went to Chicago the third weekend of school for four days and I was sad that I wasn’t going to be able to see them for that long – because it was the longest that I had ever been away from them. There is always someone to talk to, the doors are always open, and people are always ready to talk. For example it was about 3am and I was trying to read in the lounge one night – I was there for about 15 minutes and four people had come in and said hi. Did I mention that our floor never sleeps either? One can be up at around 2AM and sometimes over half the floor is still up. This past week I tried to study in the study room with two other people, next thing I knew there were four other people in there talking to us…what is this the lounge?….you are never truly alone on the floor. One thing that amazed me was the first week of school we had a great turnout of about 20 people for the program dirty minds and the next week we had about 15 people go to Hooters as a group, and I thought it was great that so many people wanted to go; and I think it was because the floor was already close. If you ever want to go to Taco Bell, come to second south, people go at least once a week if not twice. For example on Friday night a group of us went there at 1:30am; there was already another group there and another guy had stopped by. He said – I had a feeling that there would be people from our floor here – I just knew. Our floor is loud – but we are lucky to have Deidra who is so amazing as an RA. If you ask any of the on-duty RAs they would probably say that we are one of the loudest floors, but we have so much fun. There are always people watching movies together, and if you walk in the room to say hi they want you to sit down and watch. There was one night where there was a big Xbox game in the lounge and people kept coming and going and the total of people that played was probably 15-20. The other night about 12 people went to Krolls and we had so much fun. It has been a little over a month since school started and I continue to learn new things about the people on our floor each week. I also feel like I get to know someone a little bit better every week. I love getting to know everyone and feel so lucky to have been put with such an incredible group of people. Our floor truly is AMAZING!!! There are so many wonderful people with such a variety of interests, not to mention a number of unique individuals– if you ever want to get distracted from doing your homework, just come on over to chat, I cannot tell you how many times I have stayed up late because I got distracted and talked to someone for two hours. I love our floor which is why I nominated them for community of the month.
Of The Month Type: Advisor
Nominee: Kim Brosdahl
Nominee Address: 120 Ballard
Nominee Phone: 5881
Nominee Email: brosdhlk@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Kari Overman
Nominated Address: 221 South Snarr
Nominated Phone: 5560
Nominated Email: overmaka@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/30/2005 11:59:38 AM
Reason: Kim is such a great advisor to RHA, whenever I talk to her about RHA she has nothing but good things to say. She is positive and incredible because the meetings are later at night when she would rather not be there, but she is so awesome. They currently do not have a treasurer so she is filling in and helping out with the budget and that's so awesome. Kim rocks and I think she deserves to be septembers Advisor of the month.
Of The Month Type: ExecutiveBoardMember
Nominee: Rebekah Bakewicz
Nominee Address: 407 Snarr West
Nominee Phone: 5044
Nominee Email: saddlefeathers@yahoo.com
Nominated By: Kari Overman
Nominated Address: 221 South Snarr
Nominated Phone: 5560
Nominated Email: overmaka@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/30/2005 12:06:42 PM
Reason: I have only attended two RHA meetings this year and I was impressed by this girl right away. The first meeting I was at she was voted in as the RHA VP, but during that whole meeting she acted as though she were a part of it and knew what was going on. She is focused and seems like she works really hard to get things done. At the second meeting the President Lindsay was not in attendance and Rebekah took over for the night. She did such a great job. She is a sweetheart, making sure that everyone's opinions got heard, and kept the meeting running very smoothly. This girl is a leader, this girl rocks, this girl is the VP of RHA and this girl should be the September Exec Member of the Month.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Deidra Dick
Nominee Address: 226 South Snarr
Nominee Phone: 5501
Nominee Email: viva_ardor@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Kari Overman
Nominated Address: 221 South Snarr
Nominated Phone: 5560
Nominated Email: overmaka@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/30/2005 12:16:09 PM
Reason: I really like Deidra, she is very much a part of the amazing floor community of 2nd South Snarr. She eats with us all the time, she always is around for us, is always talking to her residents, and puts up with a lot. Our floor is outgoing and a lot of fun to be around, which is cool for the RA, but also at the same time is difficult when it comes to enforcing the rules. I think the line Deidra says the most is "It's quiet hours, guys you have to be quiet please" Its hard and she is so great. Especially when her residents knock on her door at 3AM and wake her up because they don't know what to do. (which by the way, it was not nessecary to wake her up at that hour). Deidra is a great RA because she has the right combination of friend/floormate and RA. She is our friend and yet at the same time we still realize she is our RA and could write us up. I know Deidra was a little worried about having a co-ed floor and I think she has had to put up with a number of interesting situations so early in the year. There are a lot of outgoing people on our floor and this can be challenging. Deidra is amazing and I admire her so having done such a great job so far this year with our floor. Our floor is amazing; but Deidra is amazing on a whole other level. She is September's RA of the Month.
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Garrett Pforr
Nominee Address: 203 E Ballard
Nominee Phone: 952-426-5953
Nominee Email: kid_4_rox@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Dan Devine
Nominated Address: 212 E Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5119
Nominated Email: devineda@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/30/2005 3:14:03 PM
Reason: Garrett is a freshman; he is active in Ballard Hall Council, doing good things for the group and the BA hall along with helping in all aspects with in the origination. Garrett is also active in RHA, he is most likely going to be the new treasure for that origination. Keep up the great work Garrett.
Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: Chuck Chase
Nominee Address: Snarr
Nominee Phone: 605 996-1069
Nominee Email: triple___c@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Danielle DeKruif
Nominated Address: 425 South Snarr Moorhead
Nominated Phone: 605-477-5035
Nominated Email: triple___c@hotmail.com
Date Submitted: 9/30/2005 3:25:50 PM
Reason: Chuck has the wonderful ablility of turning the worst day around by his outgoing way of saying "Hi" and asking how you are. He also performs his job superbly. There is something to be said for waking up on your own terms and not by a loud cleaning staff. I feel that Chuck Chase deserves this because he is not just staff on this campus but a member of our residential family.
Of The Month Type: Community
Nominee: Roland Capehart
Nominee Address: Ballard Hall East 216
Nominee Phone: 5137
Nominee Email: roland_capehart@yahoo.com
Nominated By: Dan Devine
Nominated Address: 212 East Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5119
Nominated Email: devineda@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 9/30/2005 3:28:47 PM
Reason: Roland, has been a great influence to our floor, in 2nd East Ballard. Roland is involved in BA Hall Council, and just became an OA for Ballard and Dahl desk. He also plays on the club soccer team. Roland has made a difference on our floor, meeting everyone on a personal level, by getting people involved in activities that i have set up or BA Hall Council. I feel like he could take over my job as an RA and he is only a freshman. He has shown great enthusiasm to get involved whatever it being, and I’m glad to have him on our floor. Thanks Roland keep up the great work
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: R.A.s and CC of holmquist
Nominee Address: holmquist hall
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Nominated By: kendall bliss
Nominated Address: 0357 homquist
Nominated Phone: 507 530 3795
Nominated Email: blisske@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 10/11/2005 9:11:18 PM
Reason: comunity service: they re did the whole weight room and raised the needed money to buy a new weight bench and tredmill and the weight room looks actually usable( if thats how you spell it) i think that other RAs shold follow in there path and do similiar projects in there residence halls
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Kate
Nominee Address: 3rd floor Nelson
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Nominated By: Tiffany Tretbar
Nominated Address: 365 Nelson Hall
Nominated Phone: 477-5555
Nominated Email: tiffanytretbar23@hotmail.com
Date Submitted: 10/24/2005 10:15:29 PM
Reason: Kate is an awesome RA... She desirves this award... She is always there for all of us!!!!
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Kimberly Jacobson
Nominee Address: 341 Dahl Hall
Nominee Phone: 218-477-5284
Nominee Email: smiles_big@hotmail.com
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Date Submitted: 10/26/2005 8:58:34 PM
Reason: Kim is a great person. She enjoys helping out on our floor, and works hard to make it more comfortable for everyone.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Heidi Mingo
Nominee Address: 253 Nelson Hall
Nominee Phone: 477-5233
Nominee Email: mingohe@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Amanda Herges
Nominated Address: 242 Holmquist Hall
Nominated Phone: 477-5974
Nominated Email: hergesam@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 10/28/2005 6:43:50 PM
Reason: I nominated Heidi because she is one of the most enthusiastic, caring, and hard-working people I know. She always wants to make people's lives better, and the best part about her is that she takes steps to make changes to do that. She has put on numerous programs not only for her residents but for the residents in her complex. She has recently started a new campus organization to help with the student alcohol abuse issue. She is always encouraging, supportive, fun, and loving. If not in name than in spirit she is the Resident Assistant of the month. Please give Heidi your vote for Resident Assistant of the month, I do believe that no one has ever deserved it more. Thank you!
Of The Month Type: ExecutiveBoardMember
Nominee: Nicole Nagel
Nominee Address: 567 Nelson
Nominee Phone: 5381
Nominee Email: nicole_nagel@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Jill Moes
Nominated Address: 389 Holmquist
Nominated Phone: 5790
Nominated Email: moes.jilla@gmail.com
Date Submitted: 10/29/2005 5:55:47 PM
Reason: Nicole Nagel is currently the NGH Hall Council Secretary and also heads up the Public Relations (PR) Committee. She does a great job with both. Nicole takes great minutes at the meetings and distributes them within the week. She has also done a great job creating and maintaining the hall council display case in Grantham. As a leader, Nicole has shown poise during difficult situations at meetings and has been a standout among her peers, whether it is through her hardwork with various posters for the PR committee, her recent efforts to get Nelson ready for the Halloween Trick or Treat Tower, or simply the positive attitude she brings to our group. Nicole is a great role model of a what a good student leader should be-committed, motivated, and excited about what she does for the students of NGH. It's so much fun to watch her work and I can't wait to see all the great things Nicole will accomplish in our complex this year.
Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: Amanda Herges
Nominee Address: 242 Holmquist
Nominee Phone: 5974
Nominee Email: herg_16@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Jill Moes
Nominated Address: 389 Holmlquist
Nominated Phone: 5790
Nominated Email: moes.jilla@gmail.com
Date Submitted: 10/29/2005 6:11:54 PM
Reason: I can't imagine someone being better at their job than Amanda Herges. As the developmental complex coordinator for NGH, she not only does her job extremely well, but gets along well with and is liked by the entire staff. Amanda is always in the office working hard on paperwork or schoolwork-no matter what it is, she is always willing to listen to whomever may walk in and start talking. Additionally, Amanda is always joking around with and having fun with the NGH staff and it's easy to see how much everyone looks up to her and trusts her to make good decisions. She gets along well not only with staff, but also residents, whether on her floor, at hall council, or across campus. Amanda is very committed to what she does-to making the residence halls a better place to live, making it a place that people want to live. But she also makes it better just by being herself and adding a little bit of excitement to all of our days. I am privileged to both work with and know Amanda, and am proud that someone so committed is involved in residential life. Amanda has only made the program better by her participation, and that's something that's really easy to see everyday.
Of The Month Type: Advisor
Nominee: RHA
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Nominated By: roland capehart
Nominated Address: 164 Ballard west
Nominated Phone: 218-477-4982
Nominated Email: capehart@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 11/3/2005 11:51:11 PM
Reason: I nomainate RHA because I feel RHA committee does alot for the community, and helping we the student community understand what goes on around here
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Matthew Petty
Nominee Address: 317 Grantham
Nominee Phone: 218-477-5345
Nominee Email: mattpetty05@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Alex Brown
Nominated Address: 309 Grantham
Nominated Phone: 477-5318
Nominated Email: blueliner58@hotmail.com
Date Submitted: 11/4/2005 1:01:55 PM
Reason: Matt is a great inspiration to our floor as well as the rest of the NGH complex. Matt volunteers his time at every chance possible. Specifically during the weeks prior to homecoming Matt volunteered the use of his truck for the float as well as supplies and multiple hours of committment towards the project. He is always in a great mood and is willing to help out anyone in need. Matt is very involved in Hall Council and consistently brings new people to the council meetings.
Of The Month Type: ExecutiveBoardMember
Nominee: Jed Pahan
Nominee Address: 269 Ballard
Nominee Phone: 5447
Nominee Email: jedwin82@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Cory Tolliver
Nominated Address: 256 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 952-210-7927
Nominated Email: thejeepdriver_96@yahoo.com
Date Submitted: 11/6/2005 6:20:02 PM
Reason: Jed has served his community very well, and his floor, by representing all of the residents. He has participated in all Ballard Hall Council events and even donated his van to be decorated for the homecoming parade. Great job.
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: Ballard Basketball-Thursday nights
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Nominated By: Jed Pahan
Nominated Address: 269 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5447
Nominated Email: pahanje@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 11/6/2005 6:22:07 PM
Reason: This is an awesome program that is getting people together-Please award hard work like this basketball program.
Of The Month Type: ExecutiveBoardMember
Nominee: Jed Pahan
Nominee Address: 269 Ballard
Nominee Phone: 5547
Nominee Email: pahanje@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Scott Wesbur
Nominated Address: 267 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5437
Nominated Email: wesbursc@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 11/6/2005 6:24:50 PM
Reason: As president of Ballard Hall Council, Jed puts lots of effort into all the Ballard events. He is hard working and takes his positions very seriously. He makes it to every event possible, and if he can't he lets other know ahead of time. He is very dedicated and dependable.
Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: Raul-GMW
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Nominated By: Cory Tolliver
Nominated Address: 256 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 952-210-7929
Nominated Email: thejeepdriver_96@yahoo.com
Date Submitted: 11/6/2005 6:26:47 PM
Reason: Raul has been cleaning our floor (2nd West Ballard) since August and has been doing a great job. This is a time for Raul to be recognized for his time and effort. Raul deserves to get spotlight for his cleaning.
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: BasketBall Night for Ballard (Cory Tolliver)
Nominee Address: 256 Ballard
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Nominated By: Scott Wesbur
Nominated Address: 267 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5347
Nominated Email: wesbursc@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 11/6/2005 6:28:10 PM
Reason: It's a great way to get people out of the dorms and participate in physical activity. It also helps us get to know each other better.
Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: Raul (GMW)
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Nominated By: Scott Wesbur
Nominated Address: 267 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5347
Nominated Email: wesbursc@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 11/6/2005 6:30:51 PM
Reason: He cleans up all the mess in the bathrooms and the halls. He puts up with a lot of crap.
Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: GMW-Raul
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Nominated By: Jed Pahan
Nominated Address: 269 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5447
Nominated Email: pahanje@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 11/6/2005 6:34:25 PM
Reason: Hmm...When I think of hard-work, dedication, and success, I can see people who hold these characteristics. Raul, who is employed as a GMW honestly has one of the most gruesome jobs on campus, but he is so kind and works hard. He has a job that nobody else would care to do and puts in an A +++ attitude. Our bathroom and floors are always spotless! I mean, we live in a freakin' dorm and somehow everyday they are cleaner than ever after he cleans. I want Raul to win this award because people don't see how hard he actually works and he should be greatly appreciated. Thanks Raul!
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Roland Capehart
Nominee Address: 162 Ballard
Nominee Phone: 5137
Nominee Email: roland_capehart@yahoo.com
Nominated By: Erik Josephson
Nominated Address: 154 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5482
Nominated Email: jospher@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 11/6/2005 6:38:08 PM
Reason: Roland is an OA, a floor representative, and all-around great guy. He always has a smile on his face, no matter how busy he is. He is willing to lend a hand no matter what. On hall council, he helps with everything from the planning to execution of hall council activities. He is on many committees and still is a scholar and a gentleman.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Cory Tolliver
Nominee Address: 256 Ballard
Nominee Phone: 952-210-7959
Nominee Email: thejeepdriver_69@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Jed Pahan
Nominated Address: 269 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5447
Nominated Email: pahanje@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 11/6/2005 6:44:02 PM
Reason: The reason for his nomination is that I have seen his dedication and hard work over the past month. He is an icon and role model to many and he fulfills every aspect it takes to be an RA. I also want to mention the hard work he has put in so far for our upcoming poker tournament. He has perserverance like no other and deserves this award. If you come to one of our Ballard Hall Council meetings, you will see his hard work and dedication.
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Kendall Bliss
Nominee Address: 148 Holmquist
Nominee Phone: 1-507-530-3795
Nominee Email: blisske@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Jacob Schmoll
Nominated Address: 269 Holmquist
Nominated Phone: 5736
Nominated Email: schmoll2_87@msn.com
Date Submitted: 11/15/2005 4:47:51 PM
Reason: Kendall is a very dedicated individual, committed to helping students in the res halls. He is a senator on student senate and a member of RHA. He's always out running around doing stuff for senate. He always asks around to see if there is anything he can do for anybody. I think Kendall should be given some recognition for all of his hard work and selfless service toward the improvement of the reshalls.
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: Dahl & Ballard Hall Councils
Nominee Address: Dahl and Ballard Halls
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Nominated By: Jayme Job
Nominated Address: 201 Dahl MSUM
Nominated Phone: 218-477-4326
Nominated Email: jaymejob@hotmail.com
Date Submitted: 11/26/2005 5:50:26 PM
Reason: I would like to nominate the Dahl-Ballard Movie Social as a social program of the month. The movie social was held in Dahl's main lounge on Thursday, November 17th. Dahl and Ballard's respective hall councils worked hard to make the night a success; They split the cost of food and worked together on setting up the equipment and furniture, advertising, and planning the program. The social was meant as an opportunity to get members of the two halls acquainted and to promote both hall councils. Over eighty residents showed up, and there was pizza, candy, pop, and chips available to movie-goers. The movie 'Elf' was chosen to get everyone in the holiday spirit and, thanks to both executive boards, everything ran smoothly. The night was a smashing success, and deserves to be November's Program of the Month.
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Jessica Fischer
Nominee Address: 341 Dahl Hall
Nominee Phone: 5284
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Date Submitted: 11/27/2005 6:48:10 PM
Reason: Jessica always tries to envolve the people on our floor in activieties. She invites everyone to go to movies, decorate our lounge, and much more. She tries very hard to get good grades and loves to help others with their problems. This is why think she should be the student of the month.
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Tyler Igou
Nominee Address: 262 South Snarr
Nominee Phone: 5803
Nominee Email: igouty@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Kari Overman
Nominated Address: 221 South Snarr
Nominated Phone: 5560
Nominated Email: overmaka@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 11/28/2005 10:44:54 PM
Reason: Tyler is an outgoing individual who knows a number of people on the floor. He is always available to talk. I often see Tyler on the floor talking to people. He is very friendly and definetely a great part of 2nd south snarr. Today when Deidra came up with the great idea of ordering pizza for the floor because a number of people were around due to the weather, Tyler volunteered his car and drove to Little Caesar's...lets just say that it was not optimum driving conditions. First, Tyler and Pat had to push his car out of its parking spot and then driving on the icy/snowy roads was an adventure....Tyler was very brave and I think that Tyler deserves to be the Student of the Month for November. He is a good friend of mine and is there for a number of the floor members on a daily basis but was very generous tonight (11/28) by first driving Pat to Concordia to pick up some posters and secondly by braving the awful weather to get pizza for the floor. He rocks and deserves this award :)
Of The Month Type: Community
Nominee: 4th Snarr South
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Nominated By: Alida Brosdahl
Nominated Address: 426 SS
Nominated Phone: 4960
Nominated Email: brosdaal@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 11/30/2005 10:59:58 PM
Reason: 4th Snarr South is an amazing community and I am proud to be a part of it. The residents are very friendly and are always hanging out in the lounge and hallways. During Thanksgiving break, they created their own movie nights in the lounge, complete with a big screen TV, DVD player and snacks. After the blizzard, everyone helped each other out by shoveling out their cars and gettting each others car doors open. On the day that classes were cancelled, a bunch of the guys planned their own poker tournament in the lounge. The residents of this community are very friendly and welcoming as well. We have had a couple of new residents this semester and now that the semester is ending, it is as if the new residents have been here since the beginning. The rest of the floor welcomed them in. 4 SS is like a family. They always watch out for each other, take care of each other and get along like they've known each other their whole lives. This is why I believe they deserve to be the community of the month.
Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: Jill Moes, Liz Kalinowski, Jodi Morrison, Jayme Job, & Mel Bergenhagen
Nominee Address: NGH, SNARR, & DABA
Nominee Phone: you know it
Nominee Email: you know it
Nominated By: Amanda Herges
Nominated Address: 242 Holmquist
Nominated Phone: 477-5974
Nominated Email: hergesam@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 12/7/2005 12:11:07 PM
Reason: I am nominating all of the Housing and Residential Life Complex Coordinators because they are a wonderful group of women. As Complex Coordinators they all assist their Area Directors, Staffs, and residents as much as possible. They give everything that is asked of them and often times, unknown to everyone around them, they give far beyond their expectations and job requirements. Jill, Jodi, & Mel have meetings and go out of their way to make sure that residents' room assignments and blue cards are accurate to minimize conflicts for the residents. Liz & Jayme work hard to educate and assist residents in conduct and student issues to help facilitate the development of community. All these women work hard for their staffs and their residents and although they are appreciated they do not get recognized enough for all the work and dedication that they put in for the Housing and Residential Life Department here at MSUM. All I ask is that you as National Residence Hall Honorary consider awarding them with the "Spotlight of the Month" Award. Award or no award I would just like to say, great job ladies. You have done so well and the year is only half over. Your co-workers and residents look forward to another great semester with all of you!
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Cody Warner
Nominee Address: 272 Holmquist Hall
Nominee Phone: 5735
Nominee Email:
Nominated By: Corey Schaffer
Nominated Address: 276 Holmquist Hall
Nominated Phone: 5934
Nominated Email: coreymschaffer@yahoo.com
Date Submitted: 12/8/2005 4:09:46 PM
Reason: I would like to nominate Cody Warner for Student of the Month. Cody has been an active student on campus throughout the entire semester. He is involved in CRU, attends every program he learns about in NGH, and actively seeks new ways to get out and be involved with other students on campus. Although Cody is at times a little shy, this does not prevent him from continuously traveling through the building and trying to make new friends. When I first met Cody at the beginning of the year, I never expected the hilarious, friendly, and entertaining person I know today. I am very lucky to have a student like Cody living on my floor -- his smiling face, daily warm welcomes, and constant attendance to floor activities make being an RA much more enjoyable. If Cody doesn't receive this recognition, it would be a complete and utter tragedy.
Of The Month Type: ExecutiveBoardMember
Nominee: Pak Konzak
Nominee Address: 289 Holmquist Hall
Nominee Phone: 5732
Nominee Email:
Nominated By: Corey Schaffer
Nominated Address: 276 Holmquist Hall
Nominated Phone: 5934
Nominated Email: coreymschaffer@yahoo.com
Date Submitted: 12/8/2005 4:15:39 PM
Reason: Pak Konzak is the President of the NGH Hall Council & I would like to nominate him for Executive Board Member of the Month. Pak brings a large amount of enthusiasm and charisma to everything he is involved in, and Hall Council is no exception. Whether it be dressing up as a Pirate, or talking about all the trials and tribulations of a Culinary Student, Pak finds a way to brighten the day of everyone he encounters. Pak tips his hat at everyone he knows as he walks through campus, and he brings that same sense of respectability and caring to his work on Hall Council. Pak takes his position very seriously, and it is rare that I find him talking or thinking about anything other than Hall Council. NGH is lucky to have Pak on its side.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Amy Fitzlaff
Nominee Address: 566 Nelson
Nominee Phone:
Nominee Email:
Nominated By: Corey Schaffer
Nominated Address: 276 Holmquist Hall
Nominated Phone: 5934
Nominated Email: coreymschaffer@yahoo.com
Date Submitted: 12/14/2005 1:28:21 PM
Reason: I would like to nominate Amy Fitzlaff for Resident Assistant of the month. I believe that you would be hard pressed to find an RA who cares as much about the residents on her floor as Amy does. Amy is constantly plastering the doors on her floor with fancy new door decorations, or trying to come up with an exciting activity for her floor to participate in. When I most recently encountered Amy, she was preparing individualized Christmas gifts for each of her residents. As she was placing the gifts into the mailboxes, the smile on her face is what showed me that she genuinely cared. Giving her residents something to brighten their day probably meant more to Amy than receiving the gift will mean to the girls on her floor. Amy had been depressed most of last week because she learned that she would be losing 8 of her residents at the end of the semester -- the thought of people wanting to leave her floor for any reason at all (whether it be moving to Rhode Island, or renting an apartment), was not something she could understand. This is because to Amy, she was not losing 8 Residents, she was losing 8 friends. So, when it comes down to it, if you want to honor a Resident Assistant that cares immensely for every single people on their floor -- then you should honor Amy Fitzlaff.
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Stephanie Simonson
Nominee Address: 560 Nelson
Nominee Phone: 477-5449
Nominee Email: simonsons3@aol.com
Nominated By: Amy Fitzlaff
Nominated Address: 566 Nelson
Nominated Phone: 477-5386
Nominated Email: amyfitzlaff@gmail.com
Date Submitted: 12/15/2005 10:37:20 AM
Reason: Stephanie Simonson is a unique girl with a unique past who faces unique situations. She has overcome numerous obstacles just by coming to MSUM, and while here, faces many more. Instead of giving up and hanging her head, she pushes through and overcomes with success. Not only does she overcome, but she excels. Despite her already full schedule, she makes time to be a disability reader for another student, participates regularly in the NGH Hall Council, and contributes to her own floor in whatever way she can. Stephanie adds a character all her own to her floor and positively affects those around her. She instills hope and encouragement that no matter what the situation, with the support of those around you, anything may be overcome. Stephanie Simonson DESERVES this award.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Jescia Hoffman
Nominee Address: 966 Nelson
Nominee Phone: 5069
Nominee Email: gritty_kitty_007@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Jill Moes
Nominated Address: 389 Holmquist
Nominated Phone: 5790
Nominated Email: moes.jilla@gmail.com
Date Submitted: 1/14/2006 10:52:00 PM
Reason: Jescia is one very hard working resident assistant. She is constantly coming up with creative ideas and projects for the entire complex, her floor, and her staff. Jescia uses her artistic talents to help decorate for everything and she always seems to be in good mood. Her floor programs and bulletin boards are unique and she puts a lot of work into both of them. Jescia is easy to get along with and excited about what she does. It's easy to see that she is dedicated to and enthusiastic about what she does. It's a pleasure to work with her and exciting to see what she'll be a part of next.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: J.C.
Nominee Address: HO 253
Nominee Phone: 477-5965
Nominee Email: jc_malmgren@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Amy Fitzlaff
Nominated Address: 566 Nelson
Nominated Phone: 477-5386
Nominated Email: amyfitzlaff@gmail.com
Date Submitted: 1/16/2006 2:37:10 PM
Reason: J.C. is a quiet person who makes a big difference. She doesn't deserve this award for any one specific thing, but for everything she puts into her job. J.C. is very approachable, concerned not only for her residents, but for those around her, and is an all-around friendly gal. Everything that J.C. does for her job shows she cares. If a fellow worker needs a shift change, J.C. is ready and willing to do it! The little things she does for her residents tells them that they are special. As one person put it, "J.C. can put two pieces of paper together for door decs, and they look great!" J.C. is laid back and willing to take time for anyone. People want to be around her because she is carefree, yet has her own distinct "J.C. attitude." Surely if you've met her, you know what I mean. The greatest compliment I can give her is this: if I was a resident, she would be the one I would want to be my R.A.
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Shantell Kuhlmann
Nominee Address: 562
Nominee Phone: 477-5438
Nominee Email: kajtime@yahoo.com
Nominated By: Amy M. Fitzlaff
Nominated Address: 566 Nelson
Nominated Phone: 477-5386
Nominated Email: amyfitzlaff@gmail.com
Date Submitted: 2/7/2006 10:08:32 PM
Reason: Shantell is one ridiculously busy girl. Her life revolves around three things: classes, work, and the gym. She manages her time carefully to do all she sets out to accomplish. She works out for several hours every day (she's even been mistaken for an employee at the Wellness Center!), works in the psychology department, is a good student, and makes time to do what she enjoys -- intermural basketball. Her influence does not end there though. During the down time of her schedule, Shantell has played an important part on 5th floor Nelson. Throughout the last few weeks while talking with my residents, I have heard Shantell's name mentioned several times. Shantell has befriended nearly everyone on my floor and has impacted each in her own special way. She is level-headed and down to earth; can have fun but knows when work needs to be done. She's studious but has her crazy moments; she's busy, but makes time to show she cares. For all these reasons and so much more, Shantell deserves to be student of the month.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Cole Jensen
Nominee Address: 211 Grantham
Nominee Phone: 477-5657
Nominee Email: tkdman_18@msn.com
Nominated By: Amy M. Fitzlaff
Nominated Address: 566 Nelson
Nominated Phone: 477-5386
Nominated Email: amyfitzlaff@gmail.com
Date Submitted: 2/7/2006 10:50:05 PM
Reason: Even though he's new, Cole deserves to be RA of the month, and this is why. I was working my desk shift tonight, and Cole came by. He's only been an RA for a week, maybe a few days more. He came to the desk, sat down, and pulled out the list of residents. He went through each one on his new floor and tried to match the names with faces. Of his 30-or-so residents, he knew all but 5 or 6. It was his goal to know the rest of his residents by the time the night was over. He told me that he knew "a little about each one" he had met. Cole has a genuine concern for his residents and an interest in their lives. He brought back the spirit of what being an RA means, something that seems to get lost as the year goes by. Cole brings enthusiasm and excitement to the staff. He has a constant smile on his face and an encouraging word for those he sees. Even though he has just started, I look forward to seeing what else he can do. Cole is a great addition to the NGH staff -- we are lucky to have him.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Corey Schaffer
Nominee Address: 276 HO Hall
Nominee Phone:
Nominee Email:
Nominated By: Ashley Peterson
Nominated Address:
Nominated Phone:
Nominated Email:
Date Submitted: 2/9/2006 6:36:18 PM
Reason: I wish to nominate Corey Schaffer for Resident Assistant of the month. I think many of the reasons he deserves this recognition are quite obvious. As a 2nd year RA, Corey has brought his experience, wisdom, and continuously calm attitude to our staff. When Corey comes to mind, it’s hard to think of anything other than his many accomplishments last year on staff, but it would be an unforgivable mistake to think that Corey has been anything other than a crucial player on the NGH team this year as well. Corey recently was telling me about how someone lit a roll of toilet paper on fire in his bathroom, smeared human feces all over the wall, and vomited in the urinal. For most RAs, this would be the last straw, they would lose their cool and start questioning if they should even be an RA. But for Corey, this rare occurrence of insanity didn’t faze him one bit. Corey has seen his share of unusual conduct situations, and it has molded him into a calm, unshakeable rock of a Resident Assistant. But conduct is just a minor part of what makes Corey Schaffer an amazing Resident Assistant --- Before the year had even gotten into full swing, Corey began planning his “Holmquist Weight Room Renovation Project”. Corey rallied the other Holmquist RAs and the Residents of the building and brought the entire project together. The weight room was repainted, cleaned, all of the garbage and broken equipment was disposed of, and Corey requested money from Hall Council to get new equipment for the room. As I type this, I sit just feet away from Corey’s latest improvement to Holmquist Hall; the brand new Pool Table and Air Hockey table recently added to the Holmquist Main Lounge. It often seems that if Corey is not finding some new and inventive way to make on-campus life better for our Residents, he his putting in that extra effort to help a fellow staff member. Whether it is answering questions that first year staff members may have, or going out of his way to brighten the day of someone who is obviously having a bad day – Corey is always there. I was glad to hear that Corey will still be with Housing next year, because I’m not sure it would be the same around here without Corey still being a presence. His knowledge, experience, desire to leave things better than how he found them, and his positive and caring attitude will make on-campus life at MSUM a much more enjoyable experience than it could have ever been without him. If push ever comes to shove, and I’m having a seriously difficult time in my personal life, Resident Assistant life, or a conduct situation – Corey Schaffer is the RA I would like by my side. Please give him this small recognition… he deserves it.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Ashley Strausser
Nominee Address: 853 Nelson
Nominee Phone: 477-5144
Nominee Email:
Nominated By: Heidi Mingo
Nominated Address: 253 Nelson
Nominated Phone: 477-5233
Nominated Email: mingohe@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 2/13/2006 10:56:08 PM
Reason: Ashley Strausser is a Machine! Everyday this woman exerts so much energy and passion for the Residents of NGH as well as the NGH staff. She is always the first one there to jump in and help out in any situation. In this month especially, I have seen Ashley show so much compassion for members of her staff. An RA must not only be there "clerically" for her staff, but an RA must be there emotionally as well. The other day, I saw that she was very concerned about a staff member who was going through a difficult time. Ashley shows concern through her big heart and beautiful smile. After listening to her "co-worker", you could just see the appreciation in the their eyes. Ashley has also helped me a great deal with many stressers I have had in my life as well and I will forever be greatful for her gentle heart and open ears. Ashley Strausser is the most deserving person for being the OTM for the month of February because February is the month of love, and love is definately what Ashley has for her job, residents, and staff members alike.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Ashley Strausser
Nominee Address: 853 Nelson
Nominee Phone: 477 - 5144
Nominee Email: strausas@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Jescia Hoffman
Nominated Address: 966 Nelson
Nominated Phone: 477-5069
Nominated Email: gritty_kitty_007@yahoo.com
Date Submitted: 2/14/2006 5:11:57 PM
Reason: Ashley is an amazing RA. She goes above and beyond the expectations for the position. Ashley is very generous. She is always willing to work extra hours for projects, fill in at the desk, switch duty shifts at short notice and sacrifice her time to help others. She does these things with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. Ashley works very hard at every task she is given and gives her all for everything she does. I feel that she is very deserving of recognition for her outstanding job as a Resident Assistant.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Ashley Strausser
Nominee Address: 853 Nelson
Nominee Phone: 477 - 5144
Nominee Email: strausas@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Jescia Hoffman
Nominated Address: 966 Nelson
Nominated Phone: 477-5069
Nominated Email: gritty_kitty_007@yahoo.com
Date Submitted: 2/14/2006 5:13:58 PM
Reason: Ashley is an amazing RA. She goes above and beyond the expectations for the position. Ashley is very generous. She is always willing to work extra hours for projects, fill in at the desk, switch duty shifts at short notice and sacrifice her time to help others. She does these things with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. Ashley works very hard at every task she is given and gives her all for everything she does. I feel that she is very deserving of recognition for her outstanding job as a Resident Assistant.
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Blake Heinz
Nominee Address: 1616 S 6th St
Nominee Phone: (218)-790-1244
Nominee Email: heinzbl@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Ryan Thiel
Nominated Address: 919 5th St. S
Nominated Phone: (701)-721-2023
Nominated Email: thielry@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 2/21/2006 11:55:44 AM
Reason: Blake is an exceptional student. He is at his homework everynight along with help students, like myself, understand their homework. He is always willing to help those in need of understanding and still finds time to get the highest of grades in some of the toughest of classes.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Cole Jensen
Nominee Address: 211
Nominee Phone: GN
Nominee Email: TKDman@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Alex Brown
Nominated Address: 309 GN
Nominated Phone: 477-5318
Nominated Email: blueliner58@hotmail.com
Date Submitted: 2/27/2006 3:45:40 PM
Reason: Cole has come into the role of RA in a difficult way. His floor has already had another RA and is set in their ways of everyday habit. Cole didn't let this bother him and jumped into the job with a smile that never fades and enthusiasm for the job like I've never seen before. I have never seen him in a bad mood, much less not even smiling. I think that his spreads to those on his floor and creates a very positive atmostphere and care free living area. Cole also spends a great deal of time talking with his residents and getting to know them. he knows all of his residents by name and genuinely cares about them. He is a great RA and a terrific person.
Of The Month Type: Community
Nominee: 3rd Grantham
Nominee Address: 3rd floor grantham
Nominee Phone: 5318
Nominee Email: blueliner58@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Alex Brown
Nominated Address: 309 GN
Nominated Phone: 5318
Nominated Email: blueliner58@hotmail.com
Date Submitted: 2/27/2006 3:52:38 PM
Reason: The guys of 3rd Grantham are absolutely amazing. I haven't seen a group of guys on campus in since my freshman and sophomore year that are as tight with each other as this group of young men. They spend nearly all of their waking hours together hanging out in the room, playing x-box, hockey and watching movies together. They provide a very comfortable atmosphere for 3rd GN which makes other residents of Nelson and surrounding complexes feel right at home. Residents from other complexes as well as other RA's have come up to me and said that it is crazy how close these fine young gentlemen are with each other. The friendships they made this year are carrying over to next year as many of them will be living together next year on the same floor. These guys are great and make my life as an RA very easy. They have had a tremendous impact on my year this year and can not thank them enough. Also, this group of guys reminds me of my friends in the dorms and how close we were. It is something that they will never forget. Go Grantham! Woo!
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Serena Knutson
Nominee Address: 368 East Snarr
Nominee Phone: 477-4994
Nominee Email:
Nominated By: Liz Kalinowski
Nominated Address: 232 South Snarr
Nominated Phone: 218-477-5466
Nominated Email: kalinoel@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 2/28/2006 12:59:11 AM
Reason: I think that Serena would be a wonderful candidate for RA of the month. She is a huge asset to her staff as well as her floor. Serena makes a huge effort every week to be a part of Hall Council and to encourage residents to also be a part of the organization. She put together the Speed Dating event for Snarr and it was a huge success. She always does her best at everything she does. Serena has created a wonderful community on her floor and her residents respect her and enjoy being around her. I think that Serena should be RA of the month because she always goes the extra mile in her work and she does it with a great attitude to boot!
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Kristi Rokke
Nominee Address: 168 Snarr East
Nominee Phone: 477-5686
Nominee Email: kristirokke@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Liz Kalinowski
Nominated Address: 232 South Snarr
Nominated Phone: 218-477-5466
Nominated Email: kalinoel@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 2/28/2006 1:06:09 AM
Reason: Kristi has been on staff for only about a month and half but she has already created a wonderful sense of community on her floor. She has blended with staff well and has become an integral part of the Snarr community. She is always in a good mood and she has an unbelievably great attitude. She is always looking for solutions to problems rather than focusing on the problem itself. Kristi recently made the day of a resident of hers that was stood up on a date. She decided to make the best of the situation and instead brought a date to her resident. They ordered in food and watched a movie in the dorms.
Kristi is always willing to help out whenever she is needed and participates in hall life fully by coming to Hall Council meetings and events as well as getting to know as many residents as she can on the floors. Kristi would make a great RA of the month!
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Erik Josephson
Nominee Address: 154 Ballard
Nominee Phone: 5489
Nominee Email: josepher@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Erik Josephson
Nominated Address: 154 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5489
Nominated Email: josepher@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 2/28/2006 4:47:12 PM
Reason: Erik through tenacious programming skills promoted the Superbowl party, one of his three programs that week. Not only does he have wonderful door decs and bulletin boards that teach and aid residents in life, he is a skilled listener and great friend to his residents. Erik is phenomenal as an RA. His staff members are always helped when asked and his service at the desk is impeccable. Residents come to the desk specifically when he is working because of his customer service skills. I can not think of anyone more deserving of this honor. He constantly and faithfully serves the housing office and residents of Dahl-Ballard as a humble servant.
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: Ballard Hall Council Super Bowl Party
Nominee Address: Ballard
Nominee Phone:
Nominee Email:
Nominated By: Scott Wesbur
Nominated Address: 267 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 701-261-7077
Nominated Email: wesburc@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 2/28/2006 4:48:56 PM
Reason: The Ballard Hall Council put on a SuperBowl Party for the Ballard residents. The program brought about 50 people together for the biggest day of the football year. I helped bring over $200 worth of food to encourage the outcome. This is the biggest event by Ballard this year.
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: Ballard Hall Council Super Bowl Party
Nominee Address: Ballard
Nominee Phone: 5447
Nominee Email:
Nominated By: Cory Tolliver
Nominated Address: 256 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5321
Nominated Email: thejeepdirver96@yahoo.com
Date Submitted: 2/28/2006 4:51:02 PM
Reason: 50+ people attended the very well organized Superbowl party. There was Buffalo Wild Wings, root beer keg, and other great food options. Residents were able to socialize and watch the game. Best turnout for a 2005-2006 program of the school year. The food went quick and everyone enjoyed the game. Bottom line, BHC is the best!
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: Ballard Hall Council SuperBowl Party
Nominee Address: Ballard
Nominee Phone:
Nominee Email:
Nominated By: Ryan Heitland
Nominated Address: 312 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5102
Nominated Email: heitlary@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 2/28/2006 4:53:09 PM
Reason: The Superbowl party was a great way for football fans and commercial connoisseurs alike to get away from the books and breads and enjoy some good old-fashioned hard-hitting testosterone-throbbing football. The food was great, the game,amazing, and the commercials phenomenal. Thanks Ballard Hall council!
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: Ballard Hall Council Superbowl Party
Nominee Address: Ballard
Nominee Phone:
Nominee Email:
Nominated By: Dave Binkard
Nominated Address: 259 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5407
Nominated Email: rhynir@yahoo.com
Date Submitted: 2/28/2006 4:54:04 PM
Reason: It was a well organized event with very good turn out. The food was darn good, too.
Of The Month Type: ExecutiveBoardMember
Nominee: Scott Wesbur
Nominee Address: 267 Ballard
Nominee Phone: 701-261-7077
Nominee Email:
Nominated By: Jed Pahan
Nominated Address: 269 Ballard
Nominated Phone: 5480
Nominated Email: jedwin82@hotmail.com
Date Submitted: 2/28/2006 4:57:40 PM
Reason: The reason I am nominating this Executive Board Member is that Scott Wesbur has dedicated an incredible amount of time this past month being Ballard Hall Council's Treasurer and clerk. It is unbelievable to think of how Scott has made his priorities and responsibilites a goal to accomplish. As president of BHC, I have seen how a hard-working, dedicated executive board member can take time out of his busy schedule to help pu on Ballard's biggest turn out activity of the year, The Ballard Superbowl Jamboree. He took on almost all responsibilities and accomplished a lot. Thanks Scott, you don't know how much your hard work pays off and shows.
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: Ballard Super Bowl Party
Nominee Address: Ballard Hall Council Office
Nominee Phone: 320-266-5790
Nominee Email: jedwin82@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Jayme Job
Nominated Address: 201 Dahl
Nominated Phone: 5316
Nominated Email: jaymejob@hotmail.com
Date Submitted: 2/28/2006 5:00:02 PM
Reason: The Ballard Hall Council worked very hard on their SuperBowl Party and had a huge turnout. Nearly 50 Ballard residents were in attendance, which is actually a large percentage of the Hall. The Hall Council provided Buffalo Wild Wings, a rootbeer keg, pizza, and chips, all of which went over very well. Many of the residents remained for the entire game, and had good time cheering, booing, and arguing over each other's teams.
Of The Month Type: spotlight
Nominee: Amanda Herges
Nominee Address: 244 Holmquist
Nominee Phone: 5974
Nominee Email: herg_16@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Jill Moes
Nominated Address: 389 Holmquist
Nominated Phone: 5790
Nominated Email: moes.jilla@gmail.com
Date Submitted: 2/28/2006 5:04:38 PM
Reason: February has really been a highlight month for Amanda. Working as a complex coordinator, she has done a great job. However, she has also surpassed bounds in this area. Amanda has been quick to volunteer for desk shifts that no one could fill and even invented a game where the winner would receive one free duty shift that she would take. These are things that are normally expected of those in her position, but Amanda is always around and willing to help, no matter what is going on. As a work advisor to the RAs in NGH, she does an amazing job reminding them that she is always there for them. It's really inspiring to work with her. I know I'm not the only one who appreciates all that Amanda does.
Of The Month Type: ExecutiveBoardMember
Nominee: Mark Keller
Nominee Address: 301 Grantham
Nominee Phone: 5410
Nominee Email: kellerma@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Jill Moes
Nominated Address: 389 Holmquist
Nominated Phone: 5790
Nominated Email: moes.jilla@gmail.com
Date Submitted: 2/28/2006 5:08:07 PM
Reason: Mark has done a great job as the NGH Hall Council Vice President this month. He was very enthusiastic and helpful for the Valentine's Day Crush program that raised $50 for the American Heart Association. Mark always volunteers to buy needed items for programs and does a great job keeping hall council meetings on track. He service to the other executive board members is also easy to see, when he helps hang up posters or volunteers to complete tasks that no else wants to. Mark serves NGH and it's residents very well in this position.
Of The Month Type: NrhhChapter
Nominee: Amanda DiGiovanni
Nominee Address: Dahl 232
Nominee Phone: 218-296-0992
Nominee Email:
Nominated By: Sara Olson
Nominated Address: Dahl 244
Nominated Phone: 701-793-5322
Nominated Email: Horriblecute@aol.com
Date Submitted: 3/7/2006 3:26:55 PM
Reason: She is a wonderful person. She reflects the character of God in her actions. She is loving to others around her, and a great listener for others.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Brittany Knudson
Nominee Address: 121 DA
Nominee Phone: 5684
Nominee Email: knudsobr@mnstate.edu
Nominated By: Erik Josephson
Nominated Address: 154 BA
Nominated Phone: 218-477-5489
Nominated Email: josepher@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 3/24/2006 11:55:22 AM
Reason: Brittany is the newest addition to the Dahl-Ballard and frankly it feels as if she has been with us since fall training. She fits this staff perfectly and is a wonderful addition. She is always willing to help out, be it on rounds, watching the desk, or covering a shift. Anytime you need her, she is ready and willing to step up. And she is a great friend to all. She will come and hang out at that the desk just because she knows it helps to pass the time. Her residents adore her. She makes a great RA, friend and colleague. She will spend time with residents even when she would rather be by herself, because she knows that it is important to formulate good relations with them. She always has a ready smile and laugh for any situation. She throws great programs that really engage the residents to the utmost and make them feel like a valuable part of this campus. Brittany is one of a kind and deserves this award.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Corey Schaffer
Nominee Address: HO 276
Nominee Phone: 477-5934
Nominee Email: coreymschaffer@yahoo.com
Nominated By: Amy Fitzlaff
Nominated Address: 566 Nelson
Nominated Phone: 477-5386
Nominated Email: amyfitzlaff@gmail.com
Date Submitted: 3/24/2006 3:23:09 PM
Reason: Corey Schaffer is a second year Resident Assistant. As a first year RA, I have only heard about the situations Corey has previously dealt with, ranging from usual dorm violations to mass fights, and everything in-between. Last year, Corey was voted as R.A. of the Year, and his job performance has certainly been carried forward. This year, once again, Corey has had his share of "interesting" situations, but keeps his cool and continues to do an amazing job. As a newcomer to the staff, Corey has had a definite impact on the way I do my job. Like any 1st time R.A., I had my concerns and at times doubted my abilities. Many times I turned to Corey – others too, but especially Corey – for advice. The confidence and support he gives to his fellow R.A.s are critical components to our staff. Not only does Corey do an amazing job by supporting his staff, this year Corey has also taken several large projects upon himself in an effort to improve residential life. This includes a complete renovation of the Holmquist Weight Room and the purchasing of both an air hockey and pool table for Holmquist. Corey is like the Superman of R.A.s. Though Corey has done an astounding job in the past, his current efforts should not be overlooked. New R.A.s come in with excitement and enthusiasm, but it’s the continued effort that makes R.A.s – and staffs – succeed. Corey certainly deserves the small honor of being R.A. of the month. Personally, I would just like to say, “Thank you Corey.”
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Ryan Thiel
Nominee Address: Rainbow Bright Lane
Nominee Phone: 1-800-Blow-Job
Nominee Email: boygeorgeme@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Gwen Stefani
Nominated Address: 66 St. No Doubt
Nominated Phone: 867-5309
Nominated Email: bananas@hotmail.com
Date Submitted: 3/27/2006 11:15:22 PM
Reason: He inspired me to come out of the closet. Through the many late night/early mornings, his relentless attitudes encouraged me to not only realize my own aspirations, but to share them with pride. And I cannot end this without singing our song, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma, Chamelion. We cum and go...
Of The Month Type: ExecutiveBoardMember
Nominee: Megan Wallis
Nominee Address: 667 Nelson
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Nominated By: Jill Moes
Nominated Address: 389 Holmquist
Nominated Phone: 3790
Nominated Email: moes.jilla@gmail.com
Date Submitted: 3/28/2006 3:55:51 PM
Reason: Megan has done an amazing job as the NGH Hall Council Treasurer. She is always up to date with the budget every week and, along with her keeping track of the budget, has good ideas for programs and activites to be held in the complex. Megan is always on time to exec. board meetings and is enthusiastic and attentive at each meeting as well. NGH is lucky to have someone as dedicated as Megan working to improve our complex and make the residence halls a great place to be.
Of The Month Type: ExecutiveBoardMember
Nominee: Amanda Cashman
Nominee Address: Dahl Hall
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Date Submitted: 4/4/2006 2:51:20 PM
Reason: Amanda Cashman has shown great effort in helping Dahl Hall Council become a better place for this year and the next. She tries to help anyone and everyone even those across the U.S. She is always in a good mood and is friendly to everyone and i don't think i've ever seen her in a bad mood. I think she would be a great person for Executive Board Member of the Month.
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Megan Lange
Nominee Address: 304 Dahl Hall
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Date Submitted: 4/4/2006 2:57:38 PM
Reason: I beleive that Megan Lange would be a great person for Student of the month. She has been active in heloing our school throughout both Fall and Spring semester. She has been active in Dahl Hall Coucil and RHA. She participates in many of the activities around campus and is willing to help anyone who needs it. She has been there to help the other girls on our floor when they need it and is always willing to listen when people need to talk.
Of The Month Type: ResidentAssistant
Nominee: Alex Samsel
Nominee Address: Dahl 243
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Nominated By: Sara Olson
Nominated Address: Dahl 244
Nominated Phone: 701-793-5322
Nominated Email: Horribleucute@aol.com
Date Submitted: 4/5/2006 11:49:17 PM
Reason: Alex is a wonderful individual! She has always been extremely helpful to me. We are now completeing service projects at the Dorthy Day House as a floor. She is a very thoughtful person also, as in thinking of others before herself. im a freshmen and i came with so many questions and she was right there to answer all of them. she helped me get mentally ready to try for a RA position here at MSUM. She's amazing! A real swell gal!
Of The Month Type: student
Nominee: Samantha Dahl
Nominee Address: Dahl 244
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Nominated By: Sara Olson
Nominated Address: Dahl 244
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Nominated Email: Horriblecute@aol.com
Date Submitted: 4/5/2006 11:54:15 PM
Reason: Sam is a very helpful gal! She has really helped me threw my first year at college, well i guess we have kind of a give and take relationship. She is very respectful with my space and my things which im really thankful for. Also, she volenteers at a nursing home here in moorhead! I think that is very honorable of her to do cause she is a super busy girl but she finds the time to reach out to others. She is also very involved in college groups. SHe is in Chi Alpha, and CRU. She also loves kids so she works in the daycare center on campus in lommen hall. Its been a great experience getting to know her so well, she's wonderful!!
Of The Month Type: program
Nominee: Deidra Dick & Franklin Lewis
Nominee Address: 226 South Snarr
Nominee Phone: 5501
Nominee Email: viva_ardor@hotmail.com
Nominated By: Leslie Ince
Nominated Address: 143 Dahl
Nominated Phone: 4995
Nominated Email: incele@mnstate.edu
Date Submitted: 4/22/2006 12:15:57 AM
Reason: Community Service This is the best community service project that has come out of MSUM that I've ever seen. Deidra and Franklin put on an RA auction, but it was not just a regular aution. It did not raise money for a athletic group, no it raised money for Muscular Schlerosis. What a good way to remember someone close to the reslife community by helping out those less fortunate than ourselves. There were 26 smiling volunteers on hand to let themselves be auctioned off, also there was a donation bucket to help bring in more for the event. In total the RA's brought in $1425. Not only did the RA's ha