Residential Programs would like to congratulate our “RA of
the Month” winners for the month of April. The resident directors nominate
their outstanding staff members each month in recognition of their hard work
and “above and beyond” characteristics. As the end of the year draws closer,
it’s a big challenge to keep your academics and your student leadership
positions in good balance, and this months’ nominees have proven that they have
what it takes to rise above the rest!
RA of the Month: Alex Romano
Alex is a senior marketing major working in Stuyvesant Hall-
one of Hofstra’s all first-year residential halls. Alex has done a wonderful
job in knowing all of her residents and this shows in many ways. Alex has had
many spontaneous programs where she’ll watch a movie, grab lunch or just
hangout. Alex has not only developed such great relationships with her floor,
but with the rest of the building as well. Whenever Alex is on duty, residents
come in to say hi, talk about the Rangers, or ask her advice on a multitude of
subjects. Alex also proved to be a very
valuable resource while many of our residents went through the pledging
process. Alex came up with the idea of having a “pass the coffee” dates to
strengthen relationships between her co-workers. Each week a staff member picks
another staff member who they haven’t seen a lot over the past week to get
coffee with. This idea has really helped the RA staff to spend some individual
time together and has strengthened the relationships that were already there.
Wonderful job Alex!
Program of the Month: Murder Mystery Dinner hosted by
Rebecca Gianarkis and Lauren Mrachko from Liberty/Republic
Lauren and Rebecca teamed up with faculty member Dr. Seirup and hosted a 20’s themed Murder
Mystery Dinner in the Republic Lounge. The program was great because Rebecca and Lauren had
to cancel all of the dinner plans they made and therefore did this
program without the incentive
of food (the usual programming gimmick!) Lauren and
Rebecca approached resident
students and asked
them for parts in the play. All of the
residents they approached dressed the part and put on a spectacular performance! Even the residents who weren’t involved with a role
still dressed up. Everyone had a good
time trying to figure out who the murderer was. This program
suited the nature of honors
college housing because there are so many Theater, Film, and Television majors living in that complex, and the program gave the students a chance to participate and act. Everyone had a great time and it was a program
that will be used in Lib/Rep
for years to come! Thanks Rebecca and Lauren!
Thank you to ALL our wonderful Resident Assistants and their hard work this school year!
~Becky Christiansen
Residential Programs.
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