Resident Assistants

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1 A resident assistant takeover: UNI's 32nd Annual Midwest RA Conference
Northern Iowan 119:32, p.1
UNI hosted this year's Midwest Resident Assistant Conference. This conference provided sessions, team-building, and fun experiences for over 500 RAs from 10 different midwestern states; photo.
2 Being a Black resident assistant
Northern Iowan 118:41, p.7
Diamond Stonetree discusses their experience as one of the only Black Resident Assistants on campus; photo.
3 (RA)eality of being an RA
Northern Iowan 118:39, p.1
Resident Assistants anonymously responded to the Northern Iowan about their overwhelming responsibilities as an RA, many saying they hope the university changes its RA program; photo.
4 NISG holds presidential elections: Boeding and Greene
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.1
Elle Boeding and Rachel Greene are running, currently unopposed, for Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) student body president and vice president. They discuss their backgrounds and platform. NISCO elections will be held February 25-26; photos.
5 Bad Roommates
Northern Iowan 112:44, p.1
Students, staff, and landlords reflect on roommate issues and solutions; photos.
6 Can faculty keep students safe?
Northern Iowan 111:5, p.3
Student Eric Boisen asks if the safety measures taken by teachers are enough, and if there is anything the university could do differently to better protect students.
7 Can faculty keep students safe?
Northern Iowan 111:5, p.3
Student Eric Boisen asks if the safety measures taken by teachers are enough, and if there is anything the university could do differently to better protect students.
8 A welcome from your NISG president and vice president
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.
Paul Andersen and Kevin Gartman welcome new students.
9 Future president and vice president push involvement
Northern Iowan 110:45, p.5
The future UNI NISG president and vice president push for student involvement in their letter to the editor; photo.
10 Students cope with mid-semester stress
Northern Iowan 110:21, p.4
Students have many different ways of dealing with mid-semester stress. Many students are involved in activities outside of the classroom, which only adds to their stress level. There are many resources on campus to help students deal with stress; photo.
11 Three UNI graduates receive Lux Service Award
Public Relations News Release 2012:298, p.1
Karl Baresel of Davenport; Darvel Givens of Waterloo; and Theresa Luensmann of Aspinwall received the university's most prestigious award for undergraduates during the 2013 spring commencement ceremony.
12 RA's unite
Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.29
Resident assistants from the 1980s get back together on campus; photo.
13 Department of Residence seeks applicants for RA positions
Northern Iowan 109:27, p.7
Department of Residence accepting applications for Resident Assistant positions. Includes details on application process and responsibilities.
14 Hagemann transitioning to coed hall next year
Northern Iowan 109:17, p.1
Women's hall will go co-ed; Lawther Hall will remain a women's hall; response to demand for more co-ed housing; most Hageman Hall residents seem to favor the change; photo.
15 A farewell to Bartlett Hall
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.1
The upcoming revitalization of Bartlett Hall into faculty offices allowed Adreinne Applier to conduct tours of the fourth and fifth floors. These floors have been closed since 1983 due to fire code restrictions; photo.
16 RA behavior policy is ineffectual
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.5
Believes that the policy prohibiting RA's from being in the company of underage persons where alcohol is being consumed is unreasonable and unfair; photo.
17 Stewart and Anderson receive Lux Service Award
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.1
Ashley Stewart and Joel Anderson received the Lux Service Award, the highest honor bestowed on undergraduates at UNI. The award recognizes those who have outstanding records of service to the university; photo.
18 Student Profile: T. J. Warren
Northern Iowan 107:56, p.2
Received his master's degree in postsecondary education--student affairs last month and ended a colorful college career; served as a resident assistant, Student Admissions Ambassador, and as TC this past year; among other activities; photo.
19 UNI student named Iowa Student Employee of the Year
Northern Iowan 107:54, p.1
Darion Watson, a senior communication major, is the first UNI student to be so honored. Mr. Watson is a resident assistant in Dancer Hall. Amy Mesirow, Dancer Hall RLC, says Watson's personal integrity and drive are unparalleled; photo.
20 UNI student selected as State of Iowa Student Employee of the Year
Public Relations News Release 2010:344, p.1
Darion Watson received the Sate of Iowa Student Employee of the year from his work as a Resident Assistant is Dance Hall.
21 Batman and Rabin
Northern Iowan 107:51, p.6
Video production takes the life of a resident assistant to a new level. Batman and Rabin enforce policy around campus in the video; photo.
22 DOR begins RA recruitment
Northern Iowan 107:18, p.1
Free room and board plus a salary of $1200 awaits Resident Assistants with the Department of Residence. Applications are being accepted between November 8 and January 15; photo.
23 RAs to perform safety inspections throughout winter break
Northern Iowan 106:27, p.1
Dorm rooms are inspected for energy and safety concerns during winter break. Policy violations will also be checked. Two RAs must be present at all inspections. Nothing can be removed except candles with wicks; photo.
24 A day to appreciate and thank RAs to be held Wednesday
Northern Iowan 106:22, p.10
Resident Assistant role is friend, counselor, resource person, and advisor. RAs do more than unlock doors, offer programs, and keep order on their floors.
25 Thank an RA this week
Northern Iowan 105:34, p.1
This week is Resident Assistant Appreciation Week; resident assistants talk about their experiences; photo.
26 Extra money, be an RA
Northern Iowan 105:22, p.5
Resident Assistant applications are available and due by January 16, 2009. Applicants need to be well-rounded, involved, and outgoing. Free room and board plus a $1200 stipend are available.
27 UNI Homecoming Weedend reunions
Public Relations News Release 2008:124, p.1
Several organizations will hold their alumni reunions and socials during the weekend of Oct. 10 - 11. List follows.
28 Local student takes leadership role at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 2007:770, p.1
Resident assistants are Department of Residence staff members who serve as student advisers to approximately 45 students in a residence hall. As advisers, RAs assist students with personal, interpersonal and academic topics. (List included).
29 Alert system put into action shortly after being implemented
Northern Iowan 104:43, p.
Newly installed Alert system works well; photo.
30 High schooler cause for Tuesday's campus threat
Northern Iowan 104:43, p.
Text messages sent by Todd Younk to a UNI freshman student contained threats, which resulted in the dormitories being locked down; photo.
31 Student receives award
Northern Iowan 104:21, p.3
Paul Waterman receives the Graduate Student Rising Star Award from the Iowa Student Personnel Association; photo.
32 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The Resident Assistant Conference will be taking place January 26-28.
33 Suicide prevention a joint issue on campus
Northern Iowan 103:27, p.4
Wellness and Recreation Services and UNI Counseling Center work together to spread the word about suicide prevention.
34 RA's work is never done, but fulfilling
Northern Iowan 102:22, p.9
Resident assistants receive free room and board, but also make a large time commitment to the students on their floor.
35 Gleason awarded for service, excellence in scholarship
Northern Iowan 102:16, p.9
Lux Service Award winner Michael Gleason has been active in many organizations at UNI including Camp Adventure, Student Alumni Ambassadors, and being a resident assistant; photo.
36 Ashley Kockler wins UNI's 'Gold Star Award' for outstanding contributions to on-campus living
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Receives highest residential leadership award for on-campus students.
37 Paul Waterman wins UNI's 'Gold Star Award' for outstanding contributions to on-campus living
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Waterman receives highest residential leadership award for on-campus students.
38 Renee Maurer wins UNI's 'Gold Star Award' for outstanding contributions to on-campus
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Receives highest residential leadership award for on-campus students.
39 Local student takes leadership role at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Approximately 88 students have been selected to be resident assistants for the 2005-2006 school year; list included.
40 Vacancies leave some students without RAs; Department of Residence searches for last minute replacements
Northern Iowan 101:30, p.1
Due to the resignation of several resident assistants at the end of the fall semester, the Department of Residence is looking for new Resident Assistant applications.
41 Adjusting to life at UNI; move from high schools, community colleges can be difficult
Northern Iowan 101:6, p.11
Explores some resources available for helping freshmen and transfer students acclimate themselves to life on campus; photo.
42 Resident assistants, named for 2003-2004 in UNI residence halls
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
43 Resident assistants, community advisors named for 2003-2004 in UNI residence halls
Public Relations News Release 2002:578, p.1
Resident and community advisors listed.
44 Towers top floors get trimmed for next fall
Northern Iowan 99:53, p.1
In response to lower occupancy levels in the Towers, floors 9-12 in Bender and Dancer Halls will be closed for the 2003-2004 academic year.
45 Series held to talk about 'tough stuff'
Northern Iowan 99:21, p.11
Hagemann Hall resident assistants are offering helpful programs for residents about sex, finance, alcohol, and more.
46 UNI resident assistants serving for 2001-2002 academic year
Public Relations News Release 2001:208, p.1
Ninety students will be serving as resident assistants for the 2001-2002 academic year; students are listed.
47 Sanders balances classes, commitment as R. A. in Shull
Northern Iowan 98:15, p.11
Profile of resident assistant Emily Sanders; photo.
48 Process underway for R. A. selection
Northern Iowan 97:26, p.5
Department of Residence is using the theme of "Successories" to recruit new residence assistants.
49 RA takes 'hard-nosed' approach, gets results
Northern Iowan 96:54, p.11
Blake Hammond has had a successful career as a Resident Assistant in Rider Hall; photo.
50 RAs resign
Northern Iowan 96:39, p.1
Four of eight Lawther Hall resident assistants resign; no explanation offered.
51 UNI hosts national conference of RAs
Northern Iowan 96:36, p.1
160 will attend regional conference; description of program.
52 RAs ready to fight fires
Campus News Network 10:2, p.4
Ninety-five Resident Assistants received emergency preparedness training; new RAs also participated in "Incident Hall", a program which placed them in a variety of acted-out scenarios representing problems they may encounter this year.
53 UNI sends representatives to Midwest conference
Northern Iowan 95:22, p.3
Residence hall leaders will attend Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (MACURH) conference in Minnesota this weekend.
54 Untitled
Campus News Network 9:2, p.
Resident assistants at fire extinguisher training; photo.
55 University of Northern Iowa resident assistants serving for 1998-99 academic year
Public Relations News Release 1997:386, p.
List of Resident Assistants given for the 1998-99 school year.
56 Responsibility, commitment equal opportunity for Resident Assistants
Northern Iowan 94:31, p.12
Resident Assistant positions require a large time commitment and taking on many responsibilities.
57 RA road: is it worth traveling?
Northern Iowan 93:34, p.8
Resident Assistants are compensated well for their work and are leaders in their halls.
58 UNI RAs: how we compare
Northern Iowan 93:34, p.8
Resident Assistant positions at UNI, Iowa State, and University of Iowa are compared.
59 UNI hosts 7th RA conference
Northern Iowan 93:33, p.2
UNI hosted Midwest Regional RA Conference for resident assistants last weekend.
60 University of Northern Iowa resident assistants serving for 1996-97 academic year
Public Relations News Release 1996:62, p.1
The 1996-97 resident assistants arrived on campus a week early to attend training sessions in preparation for the year; list of students.
61 Preparing residence hall assistants for the challenge
Public Relations News Release 1995:491, p.1
Resident hall assistants are going through a one-week training session before students arive to campus.
62 RA conference unlocks new ideas
Northern Iowan 92:34, p.2
540 resident assistants from around Midwest meet at UNI.
63 Local University of Northern Iowa student gains leadership experience with peers.
Public Relations News Release 1994:326, p.1
Ryan Post is serving as a resident assistant in Rider Hall.
64 Local University of Northern Iowa student involved n leadership position with peers
Public Relations News Release 1994:324, p.1
Corey Vande Zandschulp is presently serving his second year as a resident assistant.
65 DOR hosts successful Resident Assistant conference
Northern Edition 2:7, p.6
440 resident assistants from thirty-nine schools attended meeting.
66 University of Northern Iowa resident assistants named for 1993-94
Public Relations News Release 1992:745, p.1
Ninety UNI students have been named resident assistants for the coming year. Students listed.
67 Weekend Underage
Old Gold 0:0, p.34
A lot goes into maintaining order on campus, and those who lead the pack may not always be recognized; photo.
68 UNI to host conference for resident assistants; Club PaRAdise will bring more than 500 Ras
Northern Iowan 89:32, p.6
Five hundred resident assistants from forty colleges may attend sessions.
69 University of Northern Iowa resident assistant named for 1992-93
Public Relations News Release 1991:721, p.1
Ninety University of Northen Iowa students have been named resident assistants. Students listed,
70 Conference lights up UNI's life
Northern Iowan 88:35, p.9
Resident assistants from Midwest region will meet at UNI.
71 University of Northern Iowa resident assistants named for 1991-92
Public Relations News Release 1990:669, p.1
UNI names resident assistants. Students listed.
72 UNI hosts resident assistants conference
Northern Iowan 87:37, p.5
475 resident assistants took part in conference held at UNI last weekend.
73 Resident assistant conference to bring nearly 400 hall personnel from throughout the upper Midwest to University of Northern Iowa campus February 8-10
Public Relations News Release 1990:331, p.1
Upper Midwest residence assistant conference to be held at UNI. Bob Justis will be the keynote speaker.
74 Bax described as a positive role model and a friend
Northern Iowan 87:25, p.10
Profile of Shull Hall resident assistant Rick Baxter; photo.
75 For real this time? Fire alarms likened to boy crying wolf
Northern Iowan 87:11, p.9
Resident assistants must locate the source of fire alarms in residence halls. All 19 instances of fire alarms sounding this semester have been false.
76 RA finds the positive things in work and life
Northern Iowan 87:8, p.10
Profile of resident assistant Randy Mikota; photo.
77 RAs not intended to be viewed as cops, but friends
Northern Iowan 87:8, p.11
RAs find their jobs rewarding, working as resource and care providers and friends.
78 RA has many duties
Northern Iowan 86:63, p.7
Extensive description of job.
79 Sac City junior at University of Northern Iowa works as resident assistant, trains in ROTC.
Public Relations News Release 1989:571, p.1
In addition to his work as an RA, Brian Martin has spent three years in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps. He is a member of the elite Ranger Company at UNI; only 10 of the more than 40 ROTC cadets at UNI qualify for that group.
80 Ottumwa native expands his college experience by becoming resident assistant at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:550, p.1
Chris Mefford recounts his experiences as a resident assistant. Mefford balances his role as a resident assistant with academics, and his activities in the Concert Chorale and Men's Glee Club.
81 Rockwell City native helping his peers as resident assistant at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:502, p.1
David Grant recalls his experiences and duties as a resident assistant of Dancer Hall. Grant organizes activities for his hall and settles disputes between students under his jurisdiction.
82 Des Moines native enjoys leadership roles at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:464, p.1
Stephanie Jessen shares her experiences as a resident assistant in Noehren Hall while remaining active in the Student Art Association, Union Policy Board, Homecoming Committee, and Noehren Hall Senate.
83 Resident assistants from University of Northern Iowa present programs to peers.
Public Relations News Release 1989:375, p.1
The conference provided the opportunity for our staff to share their information and experiences with other RAs and learn from them. It also gave them a chance to showcase their own abilities and expertise, said Bob Hartman.
84 Becoming residential assistant not easy
Northern Iowan 86:20, p.4
General qualifications and procedures for becoming resident assistant.
85 RA's hang banner at bartlett hall.
Public Relations News Release 1989:25, p.1
Resident assistants (RA's) hang a welcoming banner across the balconies of Bartlett Hall as classes get underway. Pictured; Tim Johnson, Lanette Hermsen and Jon Ross.
86 RA's hang banner at bartlett hall.
Public Relations News Release 1989:25, p.1
Resident assistants (RA's) hang a welcoming banner across the balconies of Bartlett Hall as classes get underway. Pictured; Tim Johnson, Lanette Hermsen, Chris Wasson and Jon Ross.
87 University of Northern Iowa resident assistants named for 1989-1990.
Public Relations News Release 1988:509, p.1
List of some 90 Northern Iowa students named resident assistants for the 1989-90 academic year.
88 Students register early
Northern Iowan 85:57, p.5
Reactions to new system of having resident assistants hand out registration material.
89 RA will trade registration
Northern Iowan 85:54, p.2
Believes that resident assistants earn their pay and their privileges.
90 Abuses inherent in new system
Northern Iowan 85:52, p.4
Unhappy that resident assistants are allowed to register early.
91 RAs thanked for hard work and dedication
Northern Iowan 85:44, p.13
Three resident assistants honored.
92 Carroll senior at University of Northern Iowa receives 1988 Residence Hall Association (RHA) Gold Star Award.
Public Relations News Release 1988:323, p.1
Theresa Koster recently recognized for her outstanding contributions to residence hall government. Koster is a senior management major, was the president of the Residence Hall Association, and has been a resident assistant in Dancer Hall.
93 Two Dubuque students at University of Northern Iowa receive 1988 Residence Hall Association (RHA) Gold Star Awards.
Public Relations News Release 1988:324, p.1
Becky Dillon a senior majoring in social science, was a resident assistant in Lawther Hall, a desk assistant at Dancer Hall. Lisa Raine, a sophmore majoring in political science, served as the vice president and president of Lannie House in Hageman Hall.
94 RA job is rewarding but tough
Northern Iowan 85:37, p.10
A look at the duties, responsibilities, and benefits of the job.
95 Edward R. Derr selected for Outstanding Young Men in America.
Public Relations News Release 1988:256, p.1
Derr is an ambassador for the University's admissions tours and is president of the Union Policy Board. His most significant achievement has been being a resident assistant in Bender Hall.
96 Resident assistants respond with 'Amen!'
Northern Iowan 85:20, p.2
Unhappy with current registration plans.
97 Students may be scampering; near registration time
Northern Iowan 85:18, p.2
Dissatisfied with change that puts resident assistants into the process.
98 University of Northern Iowa resident assistants named for 1988-1989.
Public Relations News Release 1988:492, p.1
List of students named resident assistants for the 1988-1989 academic year.
99 Resident assistants named for 1988-89 academic year
Northern Iowan 84:54, p.5
List of those appointed.
100 Residence hall on the University of Northern Iowa campus sponsoring a success seminar
Public Relations News Release 1987:336, p.1
Hagemann Hall residence assistants sponsor a seminar on ensuring success when entering the job market. Sessions are held in Hagemann Hall, and are open to all students.