A residence hall is much more than just a place to sleep—KSC’s res halls offer students engaging and creative programs to keep them connected to campus life, and to their educational goals. And we’re not the only ones who think so. The Northeast Association of College and University Residence Halls (NEACURH) recently named the Keene State College Residence Hall Organization “School of the Year” at NEACURH’s Mini No-Frills conference at New York University.
The award recognizes outstanding achievements on the campus level by a residence hall organization and associated groups, as well as regional and national contributions. It is the highest honor a NEACURH member school can receive. NEACURH is the regional branch of NACURH. According to the NACURH website, “NACURH is considered to be the largest student run organization in the world,” bringing together over 400 schools from around the world. “NACURH promotes living on campus as an integral part of the college experience, and strives to provide resources to help member schools create the ultimate residence hall environment and experience.”
Keene State is now the Northeast’s candidate for the national award, to be held at the national NACURH conference at the end of May at Western Illinois University.
Here’s a list of the talented students, and their advisor, whose work on the winning presentation made this possible:
Chair:
Kate Lynn Chimienti (sophomore) RHO VP
Editing:
Aly Gilhooly (junior) RA and Res Life Intern
Kirstie Leonard (junior)
Contributing Writers:
Bryanna Brown (senior) RHO Secretary
Brandon Russell (senior) RHO NCC
Seneca Eldridge (sophomore) RHO Treasurer
Lara Briscoe (junior)
Alex Davis (freshman)
Aly Gilhooly (junior) RA and Res Life Intern
Sean O’Toole (junior) RHO President
Kate Lynn Chimienti (sophomore) RHO VP
Cover Design:
Nikki Perry (junior)
Page Design:
Natalie Savas (sophomore)
Bid Presentation Team:
Bryanna Brown (senior) RHO Secretary
Sean O’Toole (junior) RHO President
Kate Lynn Chimienti (sophomore) RHO VP
Kendra Guerin (junior)
Liz Velky (freshman)
Liz Amaral (sophomore)
Brian Pember (senior) RA and former Res Life Intern
Trista Bruns (senior) RA and Hall Council Co-Advisor
Amanda Coffey (senior)
Advisor:
Jana Jacobson
A big tip of the hat to them all!