Student Member

Connection
Meeting
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WHO ARE
WE?
And... What have we done this year?!
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Work Teams: Foundation
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The NIRSA Foundation provided 43

scholarships to students in 2017!

The NIRSA Foundation’s conference

goal is 500 donors and $81,000 and
we are hoping that you and your
fellow students are part of those
numbers!
Work Team- SPecial Projects: #NIRSA2018

NIRSA Canada Cup

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WORK Teams: Mentor Program

● 70 new pairs this year as of 2/28/18!
● By Regions:
○ Region I: 7 mentors, 8 mentees
○ Region II: 26 mentors, 18 mentees
○ Region III: 13 mentors, 8 mentees
○ Region IV: 7 mentors, 13 mentees
○ Region V: 9 mentors, 15 mentees
○ Region VI: 7 mentors, 7 mentees
○ Canada: 1 mentor, 1 mentee
● Triple Play is back in action!
Work Teams: Social Media - Denver BLUE BEar #NIRSA2018

@NIRSASTUDENTS
Work Team- Special Projects: SLT #NIRSA2018

Travel Initiative
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How to Guide for Region V

Work Teams- Special Projects:
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Official Exchange Program

● New Idea - tournament benefits, without the
time/financial commitment
● Was presented at the Region III Student Lead On
○ Feedback was excellent, but the work is just
beginning
● What comes next? - Who can help take this
program from idea to reality
● Want to know more - Ask Me!
Regional Updates:
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Region 1: Gina Palermo
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▸ Region I Conference 2017: New Haven, CT

▸ Region I Conference for 2018: Portsmouth,
NH (Oct 29-31st)
▸ All State Student Leader positions filled
▸ Book Club
▸ By the Numbers:
▹ Students-151
▹ Professionals-606
Region II: Katelyn Voorhees
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● Student Members: 456

● Filled 9/10 State Student Leader Positions
● Raised over $1,500 during the Mark & Mark
Silent Auction at the Region II Conference
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Region III: Kenton Elworth
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● Over 350 Students and professionals at Lead On

● Raised $1,200 during the silent auction
● All states have started search for next SSL’s, 3 have
already been selected
● Applications for both 2019 and 2020 Lead On
locations, committee has already met to discuss
these
● National Basketball coming up in April at Ohio
State University
Region iv: abby blumberg
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● 2017 Regional Conference: Lubbock, TX

● 77 Attendees at the Lead On
● Region IV Student Members: 174
● 6/7 State Student Leader Position Filled
○ New Mexico had first ever State Student Leader!
● State Workshops: Missouri, Oklahoma, & Kansas
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● First Ever Region IV Contingency Fund

Scholarships Awarded in Lubbock!
○ Alex Williams, Louisiana State University
○ Chase Sylvia, Stephen F. Austin State
University
○ CieCie Leonard, Texas A & M- Commerce
○ Jay McKendall, Missouri State University-
Springfield
○ Katie Taylor, Stephen F. Austin State
University
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● 2017 Regional Conference: Minneapolis, MN

● 53 Attendees at the Lead On
● Region V Student Members: 117
● All SSL positions filled 2017
● Regional newsletter highlights

All 2018 State Student Leader Positions are OPEN

● Look out for a link in the next newsletter out
March 19th
○ Email r5sl@nirsaleaders.org with
recommendations
Region VI: Deja’Nay Gilliam #NIRSA2018

● 2017 Region VI Conference: San Diego, CA

● Student Members: 186 | Professional Members: 519
● Filled 8/10 State Student Leader Positions
● Filled Hawaii State Director Position
● Presented at 2 Conferences and 1 State Workshop
● Member of 4 Planning Committees
● State Workshops: Utah & Oregon

All State Student Leader Positions are OPEN

● Apply by March 14th!
Canada: Spencer Cavan #NIRSA2018
Dr. William N. Wasson
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Region I Winner

Mia Stewart: Cornell University

Region II Winner #NIRSA2018

Janna Jordan: Georgia Southern University

Malik Holmes: James Madison University
Amy Ross: James Madison University
Nora Osei: James Madison University
Derrick Applewhite, Jr.:North Carolina State University
Courtney McAdams: Western Kentucky University
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Region III Winners

Eric Hildebrandt: University of Cincinnati
Justine Morneau: Western Michigan University
Erin Hoffert: Kent State University
Courtney Styfurak: The University of Akron
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Region IV Winners
Brandi Abercrombie: Oklahoma State University
Madison Brown: Sam Houston State University
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REgion V Winners
Taylor Sidore: University of Nebraska
Berkley Fierro: University of Nebraska
Hannah Brown: University of Nebraska
Kaitlyn McCracken: South Dakota State University
Ashley Zugschwert: The University of Iowa
Nick Remmes: The University of Iowa
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Region VI Winners
Kennedy Dresh: Seattle University
Zoe Schrader: Seattle University
Logan Cochran: Seattle University
HORACE W. MOODY SR.
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Canada Winner

Peter Mumford
York university

Nominated by: Spencer Cavan

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Region I Winner

Jodi Galucci
COrnell University

Nominated By:Jen Gudaz

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Region II Winner

Jeffrey Feldhaus
Virginia Tech

Nominated by:Ryan Wingers

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Region III Winner

Arianna Judy
University of Notre Dame

Nominated by: Mark A. Williams

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Region IV Winner

Anthony R. Kreitzer
Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Nominated By: Anthony Villasana

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Region V Winner

Brit Heiring
Colorado State University
Nominated by:Erin Patchett
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Region VI Winner

Timothy "TC" Collins

California State University-Monterey bay

Nominated By: Jordan Hunter

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Conference Opportunities
STUDENT LOUNGE FOUNDATION Penny Wars!
● Talk to A Pro/GA ● Find a SLT member!!!
● Giveaways!

Take A Student To Lunch

EDUCATIONAL SESSION
● Immediately following
● Join Us tomorrow! this session
● 10:30-11:30am
● Room 403
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18’-19’ NIRSA Student Leader

Caroline Ciell
University of Mississippi
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Region 1

Jonathan Sanders
Boston College
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Region II

Corrine Pruett
University of North Carolina
at Greensboro
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Region III

Stephanie Calhoun
Indiana University-
Bloomington
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Region IV

Xiomara (CieCie)
Leonard
Texas A&M University-
Commerce
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Region V

DeVanee Lasley
University of Nebraska
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Region VI

Rachel Horras
Washington State
University

.... GO COUGS!
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Canada

Zack Sephton
University of Windsor
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Get Involved!
NIRSA Assembly
NIRSA Championship Series
State/Provincial
Mentor Program
Student Leader
Engagement Coordinator
Regional Committees
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Take a Student To Lunch!

Trivia
#NIRSA2018

1. What does NIRSA Stand for?

2. When did canada become a region?
3. How Many Students Donated at Last
Years annual conference?