Syracuse RHA

Dear Residents of Syracuse University, The Residence Hall Association would like to publicly address an incident that we have become aware of via social media. According to various sources, on Wednesday, November 6th, an incident was reported to the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety. To our knowledge, students from Day Hall called the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety with reports of restrooms on floors four and six within the residence hall havin...g destruction of some of the restroom’s facilities and various surfaces within the restroom being vandalized with racial slurs. It has come to our attention that on Sunday, November 11th, residents from floor four and six were invited to a meeting with the Chief of Public Safety, the Chief Diversity Officer, the Dean of Students, and the Director of Student Living to dialogue the ongoing investigation. As an organization that promotes inclusivity and diversity, we stand in solidarity with the residents of both floors and Day Hall who have been impacted by this crime. The administration of Syracuse University has failed to inform residents of this incident and have put in jeopardy the safety of minority students on this campus. University officials need to be held accountable for how this situation is being handled. The Residence Hall Association demands that DPS, as well as Syracuse University administrators, be transparent with the occurrence of racially charged incidents within the vicinity of living spaces and to prioritize the safety of minority students on this campus. We emphasize the importance of a positive student living experience that is inclusive of all identities. We are disappointed in the lack of action and communication from the university in regard to student safety within a space that everyone should be able to call home. We would like to highlight several resources on this campus that are available for students impacted by racially biased incidents. Please refer to STOP bias for the bias-related incident form and any information regarding recognizing bias-related incidents and hate crimes. Students seeking support can contact the Counseling Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 315-443-4715. Services are also provided by Hendricks Chapel at 315-443-2901, the Office of Student Assistance at 315-443-2901, and the Dean of Students Office at 315-413-4357. Additionally, please feel free to reach out to our President, Sadia Ahmed, at [email protected] with any questions or concerns on this campus. From Our Home to Yours, Residence Hall Association

Thank you to the SU Libraries for collaborating with us!

Hey RHA, As most of you have probably seen, Syracuse University has decided to end its residential operations in the midst of this global pandemic that we are facing today. With the end of residential operations, it saddens us to say, the Residence Hall Association’s year comes to an end as well. This year has been an eventful one for our RHA family. We started off the year hopeful for the 2019-2020 year only to be faced with obstacles and moments where we couldn’t te...ll things would get better. We even hosted a conference through one of the most testing times this University has gone through this year. Throughout it all, we never stopped getting back up, making change, and moving forward. It makes us proud to see how much this organization has grown to push for change within our Orange family to ensure that Syracuse is a home for all. Regardless of your role within this organization, each and every one of you has made this year a successful year for RHA. By holding a position on hall council, attending meetings to provide input, speaking with your neighbors about room for improvement within the residence halls, or more, you have created change. That change does not end here. We encourage you to be a part of our family the next year and work with our incoming Executive Board in welcoming you back home in the fall. Be safe, stay healthy. From Our Home To Yours, RHA Executive Board See more

Image Description: COVID-19 Resources for Students TRAVEL Road (Car/Bus)... Enterprise - under 25 fee waived through 5/31/2020 Air Frontier - students are able to fly free (with purchase of an additional non-student ticket) on tickets booked by 3/20/2020 using code "FLYFREE" Train Amtrak New York Student Discount - Get 15% off an Amtrak ticket when you book the Adirondack, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, or Maple Leaf trains at least 3 days in advance TECHNOLOGY WiFi Spectrum/Charter - free broadband/wifi for 60 days. "To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will also be waived for new student households" Comcast - free broadband/wifi for 60 days in homes with students. "For Comcast's call 855-846-8376 or go to internetessentials.com" Telecommunications Zoom - premium features are free for undetermined amount of time for, can sign up using the following link (https://zoom.us/docs/ent/school-verification.html) Google Hangouts - paid, premium Hangouts features are free through 7/1/2020, accessible through your Gmail account HOME SOLUTIONS Storage UHaul - 30 days free storage See more

Dear Residents of Syracuse University, The Residence Hall Association would like to publicly address an incident that we have become aware of via social media. According to various sources, on Wednesday, November 6th, an incident was reported to the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety. To our knowledge, students from Day Hall called the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety with reports of restrooms on floors four and six within the residence hall havin...g destruction of some of the restroom’s facilities and various surfaces within the restroom being vandalized with racial slurs. It has come to our attention that on Sunday, November 11th, residents from floor four and six were invited to a meeting with the Chief of Public Safety, the Chief Diversity Officer, the Dean of Students, and the Director of Student Living to dialogue the ongoing investigation. As an organization that promotes inclusivity and diversity, we stand in solidarity with the residents of both floors and Day Hall who have been impacted by this crime. The administration of Syracuse University has failed to inform residents of this incident and have put in jeopardy the safety of minority students on this campus. University officials need to be held accountable for how this situation is being handled. The Residence Hall Association demands that DPS, as well as Syracuse University administrators, be transparent with the occurrence of racially charged incidents within the vicinity of living spaces and to prioritize the safety of minority students on this campus. We emphasize the importance of a positive student living experience that is inclusive of all identities. We are disappointed in the lack of action and communication from the university in regard to student safety within a space that everyone should be able to call home. We would like to highlight several resources on this campus that are available for students impacted by racially biased incidents. Please refer to STOP bias for the bias-related incident form and any information regarding recognizing bias-related incidents and hate crimes. Students seeking support can contact the Counseling Center 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 315-443-4715. Services are also provided by Hendricks Chapel at 315-443-2901, the Office of Student Assistance at 315-443-2901, and the Dean of Students Office at 315-413-4357. Additionally, please feel free to reach out to our President, Sadia Ahmed, at [email protected] with any questions or concerns on this campus. From Our Home to Yours, Residence Hall Association

Hey RHA, As most of you have probably seen, Syracuse University has decided to end its residential operations in the midst of this global pandemic that we are facing today. With the end of residential operations, it saddens us to say, the Residence Hall Association’s year comes to an end as well. This year has been an eventful one for our RHA family. We started off the year hopeful for the 2019-2020 year only to be faced with obstacles and moments where we couldn’t te...ll things would get better. We even hosted a conference through one of the most testing times this University has gone through this year. Throughout it all, we never stopped getting back up, making change, and moving forward. It makes us proud to see how much this organization has grown to push for change within our Orange family to ensure that Syracuse is a home for all. Regardless of your role within this organization, each and every one of you has made this year a successful year for RHA. By holding a position on hall council, attending meetings to provide input, speaking with your neighbors about room for improvement within the residence halls, or more, you have created change. That change does not end here. We encourage you to be a part of our family the next year and work with our incoming Executive Board in welcoming you back home in the fall. Be safe, stay healthy. From Our Home To Yours, RHA Executive Board See more

Image Description: COVID-19 Resources for Students TRAVEL Road (Car/Bus)... Enterprise - under 25 fee waived through 5/31/2020 Air Frontier - students are able to fly free (with purchase of an additional non-student ticket) on tickets booked by 3/20/2020 using code "FLYFREE" Train Amtrak New York Student Discount - Get 15% off an Amtrak ticket when you book the Adirondack, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, or Maple Leaf trains at least 3 days in advance TECHNOLOGY WiFi Spectrum/Charter - free broadband/wifi for 60 days. "To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will also be waived for new student households" Comcast - free broadband/wifi for 60 days in homes with students. "For Comcast's call 855-846-8376 or go to internetessentials.com" Telecommunications Zoom - premium features are free for undetermined amount of time for, can sign up using the following link (https://zoom.us/docs/ent/school-verification.html) Google Hangouts - paid, premium Hangouts features are free through 7/1/2020, accessible through your Gmail account HOME SOLUTIONS Storage UHaul - 30 days free storage See more

BBB residents having a stress relieving time making stress balls and playing with therapy dogs!

Come to tonight's general body meeting and get to know Lily Verbeck! She was a former president of RHA and she's going to share with us her knowledge on the organization and residence life. Our meeting is at 8PM in Lyman Hall 132.

Our delegates had an amazing time at SLC2020 at University of Maine! Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen and we're excited to see what 2021 will hold!

BBB Hall Council is holding a stress relieving event this week! Stop by and go check it out!

Since Terra is unfortunately sick and cannot attend general body tonight we will be cancelling it and will continue next week. Have a great Tuesday night!

We rescheduled! Come to tomorrow's General Body meeting at Lyman 132 at 8PM to meet and talk with Terra from the Office of Student Living about all things residence life!

Come out tomorrow night! Another great opportunity to meet staff from OSL! Come ready with questions or just to get to know her!

Eileen Simmons will be coming to our general body meeting at Lyman 132 at 8pm to talk about the housing selection process! Stop by so she can answer any questions you might have!

Due to the inclement weather, we will be postponing the elections for another day. We value the safety of everyone and do not want anyone to have to walk through the heavy snow. More information will be posted soon and stay warm!

It's Election time for our new Executive Board Positions for the 2020-2021 school year! Get the opportunity to take up an amazing leadership position where you can work next to Office of Student Living Staff, gain valuable skills for your future career, earn $2500 in room and board credit, and even receive priority housing! Anyone can apply! Submit a letter of intent by February 6 to our Vice President Daniel Wood to [email protected]. Elections will take place on February 8 fro...m around 10AM-4PM. How to make a letter of intent can be found online and they are quick and simple! We hope you run for one of our positions for next year and if anyone else you know might be interested, share with them this information! #rha #syracuseuniversity #elections