RHA, Ralphel, and a Doggie (^_^)

Howdy, folks!

I'm gonna say something that may shock and disturb some of you. I think I'm falling in love...with UGA! LOL! I am not too far from hitting the one month mark, but I'm rolling over for this institution and its Student Affairs professionals. (This is the part where the Gator fans turn on me. LOL!)

In any case, I have some updates on the meetings I've been having with other people within Student Affairs here at UGA. I had the pleasure of being invited to chat with the incoming President of UGA's Residence Hall Association. Like many RHAs, it is the "voice of the residents who live on campus." If you wanna learn more about what UGA's RHA does during the year, check out their website: http://www.uga.edu/rha/index.html. I also had the opportunity to meet with the Webmaster of the upcoming South Atlantic Affiliate of Colleges and University Residence Halls (SAACURH) 2010 Conference, which is being held at, you guessed it, UGA! I wish I would have some hand in planning bits and pieces of the conference, or even get a chance to go, but alas it's not part of my internship description.

In an interesting turn of events, I also had a chance to meet with Dr. Ralphel Smith again on a one-on-one basis. Dr. Smith is a very fascinating man and I feel so privileged that he was comfortable and confident enough to share his life story, from childhood to Student Affairs professional, with me. I was a bit shocked at how much in common we both really are. We're both more like "accommodators" rather than "intimidators", we both are very relationship-oriented when working with staff members rather than expecting people to perform their jobs and that's all she wrote, and we both have mad style. (^_^) I am very much contemplating the idea of developing a great professional relationship with him as another mentor for me, one who can advise me on the personal aspects of being a Student Affairs professionals, as Kathy Hobgood from Clemson University advises me on professional and staff development and the like.

And now, the moment you've all been waiting for. A list of the programs that I'm planning for Freshman College! Fresh out of the oven, too! (^_^)

Italian Ice Kick-Off

3 on 3 Volleyball Tourney and BBQ

Game Night Bonanza

Dawg-O (It's really Bingo with UGA-related prizes)

The Bulldog Carnival

What's Your Flavor? (A dessert bar of Suno. Yes, Suno. Check out the vendor: http://www.suno-dessert.com/)

Movie Nights

"Midterms are Over" Pool Party

Cool River Tubing in Helen, GA

The "My FCSE" Video Project

Flashback Dance Party

UGA Jeopardy

Moonlite Breakfast

Anti-Stress Night (Relaxation Before Finals)

Oh! And on a different note, my internship supervisor just adopting a lil' dog today! She is precious. I think she's gonna name her Emily. I was shooting for Vuitton, but oh well. (^_^) Pictures of her and my other adventures at UGA are forthcoming! Stay tuned! Ta!

~Stevie.