Volume 1|Issue 4-March 2012

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Advisor: Marissiko Wheaton Nominated by Kristopher Lee New York University Resident Assistant: Mark Tibbetts Nominated by Graham Fallon Salem State Social Program: Campus Center Takeover Nominated by Alyson Carey Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Spotlight: The Writing Center Nominated by Graham Fallon Salem State Student: Ezra Margono Nominated by Katherine Tsavaris SUNY Stony Brook Community: Langmuir College Community Nominated by Karima Woodyard SUNY Stony Brook
Faculty/Staff: Chico Nominated by Morgan Agia Ithaca College Passive Program: Maintainer Appreciation Nominated by Lauren Mountain Salem State Community Service Program: Orange Angels Nominated by Jenna Lonczak Syracuse University Diversity Program: A Night of Coexistence Nominated by Eric Williams St. John Fisher College Executive Board Member: Emily Mercer Nominated by Medita Lewis Salem State Organization: Omega Zeta Epsilon Nominated by Graham Fallon Salem State

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CONGRADUATIONS

Marissiko Wheaton
FROM NEW YORK UNIVERSITY FOR

ADVISOR OF THE MONTH

NOMINATED BY Kristopher Lee

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CONGRADUATIONS

Omega Zeta Epsilon

FROM SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY FOR

ORGANIZATION OF THE MONTH

NOMINATED BY Graham Fallon

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Advisor: Kymberley Hendricks Nominated by Liz Goldschein Western New England University Resident Assistant: Randy Grimshaw Nominated by Keith Waak Suffolk University Social Program: Masquerade Ball Nominated by Michelle DeSalvatore SUNY Oneonta Spotlight: Andrea Daley Nominated by Taryn Sidney Western New England University Student: Shelby Stickney Nominated by Graham Fallon Salem State University First Year Student: Kelli Kadlick Nominated by Travis Cournoyer Roger Williams University Residential Community: Stetson East Staff & Community Nominated by Katie Kerber Northeastern University Organization: VOX Musical Theatre Company Nominated by Kevin Hufnagle Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Residence Life Faculty/Staff: Robert Guiry Nominated by Adam Gray Western New England University Passive Program: Words with 4A Nominated by Emily Mercer Salem State University Institution Faculty/Staff: SUNY New Paltz Mail Services Nominated by Kelvin Resurreccion and Stephanie Hansen SUNY New Paltz Community Service Program: Give5: Take Action Nominated by Rebecca Vanderwall Northeastern University Diversity Program: 7 Tips for Powerful Networking Nominated by Diana Nguyen Worcester Polytechnic Institute Educational Program: Cup Cake Personalities Nominated by Keith Bishop Worcester Polytechnic Institute Executive Board Member: Muntazim Mukit Nominated by Jessica OBrien SUNY Stony Brook

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CONGRADUATIONS

Give5: Take Action

FROM NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY FOR

COMMUNITY SERICE PROGRAM OF THE MONTH

NOMINATED BY Rebecca Vanderwall

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CONGRADUATIONS

Andrea Daley
FROM WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY FOR

SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH

NOMINATED BY Taryn Sidney

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CONGRADUATIONS

Shelby Stickney
FROM SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY FOR

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

NOMINATED BY Graham Fallon

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Advisor: Becky Budynkiewicz Nominated by Matt Amaral Western New England University Resident Assistant: Feras Bankhar Nominated by Jeffrey Wagner Western New England University Spotlight: GLS/HDV Center Staff Nominated by Jay Epelman SUNY Stony Brook Student: Michelle Cote Nominated by Lauren Riccardi Roger Williams University First Year Student: Corinne DeCost Nominated by Keith Waak Suffolk University Residential Community: FYE Academic Mentor Staff Nominated by Courtney Anderson Salem State University Social Program: The First Annual Late Night Sex Fair Nominated by Paul Bresnahan

Residence Life Faculty/Staff: Brian Pember Nominated by Lauren Mountain Salem State University Community Service Program: Relay for Life Kick Off Nominated by Chloe Bader SUNY Stony Brook Diversity Program: What Color Star Are You? Nominated by Valley House Staff Pace University - Pleasantville-Briarcliff Campus Educational Program: Haute Fashion Student Co-op Panel Nominated by Brooke Kamenoff Northeastern University Executive Board Member: Amanda DeCosta Nominated by Taryn Sidney Western New England University Organization: Spring Event Committee Nominated by Annie Lake

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CONGRADUATIONS

The First Annual Late Night Sex Fair

FROM SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY FOR

SOCIAL PROGRAM OF THE MONTH

NOMINATED BY Paul Bresnahan

NCC Of the Year Jennifer Maurer and Jonathan Freifeld, SUNY New Paltz NRHH Building Block SUNY Old Westbury Subs Appreciation New England Fairfield University President of the Year Nicole Carnemolla, Quinnipiac Univer- New York Stony Brook University sity Conference Bingo Advisor of the Year Heather Kessler, Quinnipiac University Alex Khory, Bridgewater State University Scholarship Grant Best Banner Suffolk University Adelphi University Regionals 2012 SUNY Old Westbury SUNY Buffalo SUNY Geneseo Northeastern University Excellence in Programming Mini No-Frills 2013 The art of SWAG line- Javier Grullon, Best Display Northeastern University Pace University-NYC Northeastern University RBD Choice Silver Pin Post University Outstanding NCC University of Connecticut Alysha Stephens, Rhode Island College Muntazim Mukit, Stony Brook David Benevides, Rhode Island College University Focus Project Griffin Labbance, Roger Williams Northeastern University University Outstanding President Western New England Tricia Connolly, SUNY Oneonta Alex Barkley, Hofstra University University John Rodriguez, Bridgewater State SUNY New Paltz University Outstanding Student Pledge: MCLA Carly Bock, Fairfield University Student of the Year Case Study Jessica O'Brien, Stony Brook University Outstanding NRHH Member Binghamton University Amanda DeCosta, WNEU Rhode Island College NRHH Outstanding Member of the Year MCLA Lauren Mountain, Salem State University Outstanding Advisor Becky Budynkiewicz, WNEU Scholarship Grant First Year Experience Suffolk University Kara Felegian, Quinnipiac University Outstanding NRHH Chapter SUNY Old Westbury Salem State College AAFN Inductions NRHH Chapter of the Year David Benevides, Rhode Island College Outstanding School SUNY Cortland Kevin Friedman, SUNY Geneseo SUNY New Paltz

Top 10 Programs All those in favor, Southern Connecticut State University Get down with your inner brown, University at Buffalo Banana Splits, SUNY Cortland Pop lock and drop it, Pace University-NYC Tricks of the trade for being sustainable in college, Keene State College The are of the SWAG line, Pace University-NYC You said What?, SUNY Oneonta Tap into your inner child, MCLA Trying on a different pair of shoes, Bridgewater State University Public Narratives, story of self, Salem State University Excellence in First Time Programming Trying on a New Pair of Shoes--Tyler Hargis, Bridgewater State University Passive Programming Go Green with Magazine, Stony Brook University Treat Trolly, Pace University-NYC The Hunger Banquet, SUNY Geneseo Most Spirited School Stony Brooke University Pace University--NYC SUNY Old Westbury

Kaitlin Frisch Kristi Torlish Lauren Lentz Sarah Potter Aly Gilhooly Dylan Morrill Elizabeth Amaral Elizabeth Behr Erica Burke Lara E. Briscoe Matthew Schwartz Michael Martin Rachel Guerin Sarah Landers Zach Paone Alyson Carey Brycen Waters Caitlin Culver Christopher Goodell Hawa Umarova Jaclyn Ford Jordan Maynard Joshua Nitti Katelyn Moore

Hofstra University Hofstra University Hofstra University Hofstra University Keene State College Keene State College Keene State College Keene State College Keene State College Keene State College Keene State College Keene State College Keene State College Keene State College Keene State College Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Katherine Stanton Katrina Kovalski Lindsay Green Rachel Barrett Rhea Werner Stephanie Esposito Becca Vanderwall Chuck Berds Jaimie Rogner Jillian Rose Butler Julia Pizzuto Julie Rizzolo Katelyn Zahler Katie Kerber Kirti Kewalramani Lauren Terris Lindsay Broderick Matt Hamilton Michelle Dubow Pamela Rudnicki Stephen McBride

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Northeastern University Northeastern University Northeastern University Northeastern University Northeastern University Northeastern University Northeastern University Northeastern University Northeastern University Northeastern University Northeastern University Northeastern University Northeastern University Northeastern University Northeastern University

Tori Blanchard Will Pett Adrianna Johnson AlexaMaher Amanda Self Ariana Imbrescia Christina Coleman Elizabeth Weinick Kaitlin Crowley Kelli Kadlick Megan Harper Meghan Krasenics Meghan Parez Melissa Amon Noah Wolkowicz Samantha Imbrescia Samantha Mcgilvray Stefanie Sorrento Stephanie Fogg Torrie Lewine Travis Cournoyer Daniel Tolan Gracie Barney Jill Holleran Katie St. Raymond

Northeastern University Northeastern University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Saint Michael's College Saint Michael's College Saint Michael's College Saint Michael's College

Shannon Carrol Timothy J. Longdregan Albert Dumont Ashley Plante Ashley R. Dever Bianca Carreiro Courtney Anderson Kelly Lane Lauren Mountain Mark Tibbetts Mary Bertrand Natalie Demerjian Sarah Henrich Sarah Williams Shelby Stickney Zak Leete Kyle Leonard Kimberly Dalpe Jocelin Thomas Kelly Levine Megan Moravec Nicholas Chen Will Santini Amanda Silverman Ashley Cattaneo Ashley Stockbridge Bethany Malley

Saint Michael's College Saint Michael's College Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University Salem State University SUNY Buffalo SUNY Buffalo SUNY Buffalo SUNY Buffalo SUNY Buffalo SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland

Brianne Flanick Caitlin Higgins Casey Titus Charlotte Heavern Kaitlyn Fortier Kyle Shea Lauren Pizzolla Lynne Harris Melissa Howard Rebecca Studin Samantha Halicki Sara Koppenhaver Stephany Roback Timothy Lee

SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland

Allison Hoppe Elizabeth Lawrence Erin Steinwachs Jaclyn Vetrano Luke Haffen Marisa Shuman Melissa Graham Michael Cooke Timothy Caughlin Vishu Rajput Sarah Sobel Caitlin Landers Danielle Sutton Jenna Lonczak Joe Simek Samuel (Sung Soo) Lee Zachary Chase Abdul Umair Caitlin Walde Jingtian Kuang Kevin Hufnagle Mai Tomida Matt Jackson Nick Otero

SUNY Geneseo Passe Meas SUNY Geneseo Stephanie Lindow SUNY Geneseo Tenell Rhodes SUNY Geneseo Tushar Narayan SUNY Geneseo SUNY Geneseo SUNY Geneseo SUNY Geneseo SUNY Geneseo SUNY Geneseo SUNY New Paltz Syracuse University Syracuse University Syracuse University Syracuse University Syracuse University Syracuse University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Congratulations to Each and Every One of our Scholars!!!!

I think we all can agree that Nick conference went amazing! It couldn't I have never felt so welcomed by an individual. From You stud: you were so helpful in have been done without all of the my AMAZING sign at the airport Jilly Cole; Cabs are here to your constant smiles, support and boardroom. You ROCK! hard work from the schools, RBD, appreciation for Justin Bieber. You were the silent advisors, but most importantly, the I would like to recognize Brittany sense of reason and problem solving through this RIC conference staff. I'd like to conference, and I am SO UNBELIEVABLY proud of personally thank and recognize Psczynski for her amazing work she did you. You will do amazing things in this world, and I Amy and Teylyr for their at Rhode Island College during Mini am so blessed to have been apart of this adventures No-Frills 2012 as the Spirit Chair. There dedication and commitment to the with you. Please keep tweeting me awesomeness; it was so much spirit during conference, that region. We couldn't have done it makes my day. <3 your RBD Buddy Jilly even the advisors came together and without you both! won the spirit stick!!! . Justin There is not enough space in any publication to express the genuine soul that you posses. Your smile brings warmth to those around you, and your good character is infectious. Your Friday night entertainment and socials were amazing, and I see NOTHING but great contributions to RIC and NEACURH in your future. You are going to be a star one day, and I cant wait to watch you shine!! <3 Jilly

Thank you so much for all of your hard I have never seen a better conference staff who works together so well to achieve a work and dedication to Minis. You did a common goal! This conference went phenomenal job both as individuals as flawlessly and that a large part of that is well as working as a team. I can not say due to your work! Thank you for always the amazing impact you have made on supporting the RBD, fixing problems and NEACURH and how smooth conference went. It has been an honor working with doing the best possible for the region. You have done an amazing job and should be you this year! extremely proud of yourselves! Love Julie Rizzolo Maggie

David and Alysha,

Conference Staff

Jackie

Congrats on an amazing job! Your leadership and passion You did an amazing job with was seen by the entire region the Focus Project for Mini's and it was a pleasure and you should be so proud of working with you this yourself!! Moose Love and I semester! You have a huge am so happy to have been amount of moose love and your conference buddy! =) your dedication to this Tim organization does not go You were extremely well organized and energetic throughout this unnoticed! You R-O-C-K!!! entire process. You were a true asset to the minis team, and a joy to work with. L-O-V-E Love you Love you!

Joie Just wanted to let you know you did a great job with the conference! Moose Love, Mary

Brittany Richer

Amanda

Your energy was inspiration at Minis. Im so proud of you and everything you accomplish! :)

LETS GIVE A BUNCH OF SNAPS TO OUR AMOOSING MINIS CONFERENCE STAFF!

Taryn and Cassandra

One of the biggest parts of being in the Residence Hall Association (RHA) at Western New England University is programming whether it is in the halls or for the entire campus. This month, RHA held their annual Dream Date, an event where students auction themselves off for a date in order to raise money for a foundation or particular cause. In past years, RHA has donated to the Shiners, Haiti Relief Fund, and To Write Love On Her Arms. For the first time since this program started, we raised money to be donated to conference philanthropy. Now that Ive explained the event a little, let me describe the MOOSE-tastic people who organized it this year. Taryn Sidney and Cassandra Deal were hard at work for over a month getting everything prepared. The two decided that the money raised at this popular program would be split for both the Mini No-Frills Conference 2012 and Regionals Conference 2012. Taryn and Cassandra booked tables in our Campus Center to get students to auction themselves off. Not only did they have to sign up and pick a dance song, they had to fill out questionnaires that the two girls developed themselves. Through weeks of preparation, the event came as planned on February 10th. After 25 contestants were auctioned off, photos taken and roses sold, RHA raised $1,400 to both philanthropy projects - $700 going to MADD. Without the drive and dedication from Taryn and Cassandra, Dream Date would not have been as successful. These two ladies strove to make this years program bigger and better than past years. Not only were they able to raise more money for an amazing cause, they didnt spend much money on the event no new decorations, no food and yet we had 100 people turn out to purchase their friends! Snaps to Taryn and Cassandra for their tremendous effort in RHA. - Amanda DeCosta

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Isabel Vargas

Thank you for the support and encouragement this entire year. Your Being a first time delegate, Isabel had NO idea what she was passion for the region and love for the RBD truly inspires all of us. getting herself into when she got accepted to the Salem State delEach of you have left a lasting impact on the region and as a team, egation! She thought that she wasn't going to enjoy the we have achieved more than any of us thought possible. Love all of conference...can you imagine?? Isabel ONE HANDEDLY got the you! spirit stick! She proved that she had moose love from the start! Isabel's program "Self-Narrative" was a NEACURH top ten! This was Isabel's first time presenting at a NEACURH conference; she Special Guests wasn't expecting to have a top ten! The weekend of Marty Gras, Thank you for physically supporting the RBD the entire weekend. Isabel Vargas made Salem State proud. From giving Garrett awkward hugs, to playing Sarahs graduation game, each of you truly embraced NEACURH and learned what it means to love a moose. Thank you for trusting us and seeing what Albert Dumont being apart of our family is all about. Remember: YOLO. Albert got NEACURH fever in November 2011 at UCONN's Make a Wish! Ever since, he's loved everything moose! Albert is always encouraging his peer to be the leader that they are. At Marty NCCs You have made your schools proud. You did a PHENOMENAL job in Gras, Albert got the chance to present his program "House Wars" to around 30 people. How amazing! He's definitely grown as a boardroom and I cant say it enough how proud I am of each and leader this year, and is stepping up as NCC next year. I'm defievery one of you! You inspire every member of the RBD to do more nitely proud to say that I brought him to his first conference. <3 and to advocate for YOUR interests! You all are amazing <3

Boardrooms
Thank you for your time and effort during Minis! The countless hours in boardroom discussing awards are a gigantic service to NEACURH. You are what makes the region amazing! Thank you!

Faith Giacobozzi
Faith is an AMOOSING leader. She's always lending a helping hand, especially when things start to become hectic. I'm really glad that I got to know her this year! Thanks for being awesome, Faith!

Stephen
You were the BEST mysterious motivator, and thats not just because you rock a bow-tie. You were such a wonderful support system for when I was bidding, along with being such a great resource throughout the weekend. Even though cheering in not your favorite aspect of conferences, you spirit and passion for NACURH still shined through. Embrace that swagga and matching apparel! :) <3 Jilly I want to thank NEACURH for all of the amazing experiences it has provided me thus far. I could not have been where I am today without the experience of meeting amazing individuals, attending amazing programs, and showing my love for the moose!-Sheraz, RCC Special Projects

Shout out to Griffin Labbance for being a great buddy! Tegan

You have the sweetest soul in all of NACURH. The NSRO is blessed to have someone of your kindness and sincerity in their office. I love all of our memories from photo bombing photos at regional's, to our caterpillar baby at pre-conference. You are apart of this NEACURH family, and hopefully a friend for life. OOH! And Im sure the banana . misses . you as . much as I do! .

We all have someone who got us involved with NEACURH in the first place, that person who pushed you to go a little farther to reach your full potential, that person who saw something in your that you would have never found without them, that person who changed your college experience by encouraging, not showing. As I come to the end of my 4 years at Roger Williams University, and finishing my first year on the Regional Board of Directors, I look back to the first day of it all. It was a day that someone encouraged me to attend a regional conference at Western New England College. Someone who told me that I had potential to make a difference within the halls. Today I'd like to recognize and thank

Dan LaBonte for his effort in taking a risk by putting his faith in me to do well. If not for Dan, I
would have never made the amazing NEACURH and NACURH connections that I have today. NEACURH has been an amazing part of my college experience as many of you can agree. Today I am taking a step back and looking back on what got me started. Although Dan has moved on to a different institution, you can see his commitment to his work through all of the student leaders he has inspired.

Alex Straley
You have been such a support system for the RCCs this year, and we are so proud of everything your going to accomplish as chairperson. You are an amazing leader, mentor and most importantly, person. <3 The NEACURH RCCs

Becky
YOLO!! #BB! I am so happy I was able to sit with you at pre-conference and have you color me a beautiful dinosaur. You are such an amazing person and I am so excited to see you and your conference staff ignite that leadership torch in Boulder. You have done so many amazing things for this organization and I am so happy NEACURH got to experience a little bit of that at Minis! You Rock, Dont ever change!

Sam
To the best roomie ever! I love how accepting you were of NEACURH and how easily you adapted to our CRAZY ways. I hope youll remember our good times, along with that moment when an ironing board decided to attack me. You are a bundle of sunshine!! Here's a shout out to Melissa Lambert on the Residence Life Staff at Western New England for taking on new challenges next year! We all believe in you and cannot wait to see you prosper! R-O-C-K, you rock, YOU ROCK!! -Carla Lynch

I want to send a quick shout out to the NEACURH RBD! Amanda DeCosta They have been super busy getting ready for conference and are always willing to answer questions! They have For this month I would like to send a been so helpful during this time of year and they deserve recognition shout out to our NRHH recognition for all of their hard work. They are all a group President, Amanda DeCosta. of devoted individuals and no one better is representing Amanda was busy this month NEACURH! planning out the rest of the semester -Taryn Sidney for NRHH and working out the details for the elections. She is a NEACURH, second semester senior who is a very dedicated student leader here on the Western New England campus. Thanks for such an awesome conference experience. Amanda is always willing to help out when needed and never asks for While the Moose is not my Daddy and cheering not my anything in return. Amanda puts a lot of passion into her work and it forte, I had a great time being at your Minis last month definitely shows in the results of her work. This is why I have the as a guest. You have a great RBD leading pleasure of recognizing Amanda DeCosta for all of the . you this year. Be hard work and dedication that she puts into this campus. . sure to bring all that spirit to NACURH 2012 -Stephen McCay, NAF - Stephanie Hart