Housing & Residence Life

Stomp The RAs Football Trivia Night- Monday, October 19^th, 7:00 pm, Barnes Campbell Hall “Tank”

Residents will be invited to meet in the “Tank” at 7:00 pm. In the order of how they arrive, residents will have the opportunity to challenge a designated RA to a “football trivia question”. If the resident “stomps the RA” they will gain the opportunity to choose a small prize from the table, or have the option to bank their point and try to get a total of three points by the end of the game. If a resident has three points, at the end of the game, they will be able to trade in their points for a large “WKU” prize.

Residents of Barnes Campbell Hall will participate in friendly competition against the Resident Assistant staff. Residents will leave this program with a better understanding of sportsmanship.

Sex and Candy, Monday October 24^th, 6:00PM, PFT 24^th Floor Lounge

This will be a social there will be candy and treats like cupcakes, chips, and drinks available. The girls will grab a color piece of paper from a choice of 6 colors. Then they will grab another sheet of paper that has a number from 1 to 5 on it. Each color represents a different disease and the numbers will represent the number of sexually transmitted diseases the student contracted. We will then give out information on each kind of diseases and what each color stands for. By participating in this program, residents will learn to exhibit behaviors that advance the health of communities.  Students will also be able to engage in behaviors and contribute to environments that promote health and reduce risk.

Tricks and STD’s, Monday October 24^th, 7:30 PM PFT 6^th floor

RA Horton will be hosting a condom party where he will be handing out condoms and information about STD’s.  By Participating in this program, residents will learn to exhibit behaviors that advance the health of communities.

Big Brother/Nutty Buddy Info Session- Monday, October 24^th, 8:00pm, Barnes Campbell Hall “Tank”

Residents will have the opportunity to gain knowledge about what it means to be a “Big Brother” in the Bowling Green, KY Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization. The resident will watch a 10 minute video showing the different opportunities that are available for them to get involved. Each resident will receive a nutty buddy, with a picture of a little boy on it, at the end of the video.

Residents of Barnes Campbell Hall who attend this program will gain knowledge about ways to get involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. They will have access to applications and resources for the program.

Project Success- Monday’s and Tuesday’s- 8pm-10pm

Resident will be encouraged to come and study with other residents. Unfortunately, the residents aren’t allowed to talk, because this is a two hour study sessions. Light Snacks will be provided.  We are striving to increase our GPA’s.

Open Mic Night Round Two-Presented by the Northeast Staff -10-24-2011 at 8:30 pm in the Northeast Lobby

Northeast will convert the hall’s lobby into an intimate coffeehouse, open mic venue that encourages and welcomes all artists and art forms.  The Open Mic Night is open to all residents of Northeast as well as all WKU students. Resident Assistants will work to obtain donations from local businesses to provide food and beverages for participants and guests.

Students who attend this program will be able to interact with at least one person from the WKU’s campus community demonstrated by interactions and conversation
Students who attend this program will be able to identify one campus initiative occurring on campus in which they could be involved with

Turn those pesky plastic shopping bags into amazing baskets, rugs, and yoga mats! Sponsored by WKU Recycling. Refreshments provided - bring your own mug!

BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket), Tuesday October 25^th, 7:00PM PFT 27^th Floor

The Residents of the 17^th floor will go to a movie night up on the 27^th floor and will receive party cups with stickers on the bottom.  The group will watch the movie Hocus Pocus then they will talk about statistics relating to alcohol, date rape and other risks relating to partying.  The residents will then receive informational packets on alcohol related to women.  By participating in this program, residents will learn to exhibit behaviors that advance the health of communities.  Students will also be able to engage in behaviors and contribute to environments that promote health and reduce risk.

Hot Cocoa for Health – Wednesday, October 25^th, 7-9pm, Main Lobby

With the (hopeful) transition to cool weather we will be handing out hot cocoa and further information about the other services that the Preston Center offers.  We will also be covering relevant health topics such as flu season, healthy living tips, etc. 

Goal of Program: October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this program will be held to bring awareness about breast cancer. The RAs along with the Hall Director will be making pink pancakes, dying strips of the girls hair pink, and providing pink hearts for the girls to fill out. The girls can write individuals names down that are survivors or who have passed away of breast cancer. The hearts will then be hung in the lobby for the remainder of the academic year.

Meredith’s REP is “Connect with ME” and the monthly theme for October is “Get Connected with Myself.” We will be handing out informational sheets about checking yourself for lumps and it will also provide additional information about Breast Cancer throughout the month of October.

Project Success- Monday’s and Tuesday’s- 8pm-10pm

Resident will be encouraged to come and study with other residents. Unfortunately, the residents aren’t allowed to talk, because this is a two hour study sessions. Light Snacks will be provided.  We are striving to increase our GPA’s.

Residents will be able to participate in this program where they will complete in a Magic tournament. The Magic card game is very popular with the residents. By participating in this tournament will give McCormack residents the opportunity to meet other residents who play Magic. RAs will also offer “training” session on how to play Magic before the tournament, so that everyone in the hall has the opportunity to participate. Some snacks and drinks may be provided.

Details coming soon - sponsored by Housing & Residence Life

Dial down the kWh and dial up the romance, with a dimly lit dinner in Fresh Food Company. Perfect date night! Sponsored by Restaurant and Catering Group

Mattie’s Mayhem - Wednesday, October 26^th @ 7PM, McLean Hall Lobby

After the inaugural event last year, Bates-McLean and Minton Halls will bring back Mattie’s Mayhem for the children of the Bowling Green community. McLean Hall will be decorated for Halloween and Trick-or-Treat for the community. Hall Directors will contact Potter Children’s Home, the Housing Authority, and the Boys & Girls Club to invite their families to trick-or-treat at McLean Hall. Residents and staff will construct an experience that will permit the families from Bowling Green to come to WKU’s campus and experience a safe and fun Halloween. Students who participate in Mattie’s Mayhem will be able to recognize one’s ability to participate in the Bowling Green and WKU community and create positive environment.

Laugh Out Stress!-10/26 @ 8pm

A professor will be coming to teach residents different techniques to use when stressed to laugh out stress!  This will be occurring right around the time that many students face an overload in school work.  Each participant will learn one new way to positively handle stress.

Halloween Party, Wednesday October 12^th 9:00PM, PFT 27^th floor

The RA’s will host a costume party on the 27^th floor where they will be able to dance, and have safe fun.  The students will also be able to interact with and meet new people in the building.  By participating in this opportunity, students will be able to engage in behaviors and contribute to environments that promote health and reduce risk.

Schedule of Events coming soon!

Rally to raise awareness of violence, bullying, sexual assault, and more.