UNI RA Conference

This weekend Trapper and I took 10 RAs to the University of Northern Iowa RA Conference. There were 9 different states represented and over 700 students, plus their advisors, at the conference. The bulk of the activities took place on Saturday. In addition to getting to know some of the RAs better, I also had the chance to run into some old friends from other schools and meet some new friends.

Now, housing a large group was school is in session is a challenge. My RAs were split into study halls that had mattresses added for a sleep space. The advisor accommodations were slightly more appealing. The photo below is where Trapper and I stayed with other advisors. We were in a basement room (notice the pipes I had to duck under) and we actually had bed frames to go with the mattresses. Yep, living the luxury life of an RD.

Since the conference was geared to RAs, there were not a lot of programs for me to attend. I spent my time during the program sessions chatting with other advisors. My former supervisor from Wartburg, Pete, and I found some rocking chairs on the second floor of the building we were in and chatted with other advisors. I did get roped into being a case study judge by someone who recognized me as the Masters level case study winner at UMR (the price of fame I guess).

One of the last activites was an awards and recognition night that included a slide show of pictures taken at the conference. Trapper and I won an award for the Best Program at the conference. Since there were about 70 programs, I was really excited. Pictured below is Trapper and I at the social following the awards ceremony.

Sorry the posts are few and far between. This is a busy time of year. This morning we had our Senior Assistant selection process and this week is RA interviews. This upcoming weekend I will be traveling to Two Harbors and when I return next week it will be the (first ever) Southwest Hall sign-up process. After that it's time for RA selection. Is it bad that I am ready for spring break?