MACUHO Magazine Summer 2015 by MACUHO Magazine

Mid-Atlantic Association of College & University Housing Officers

M A C mUagaz H inOe

www.macuho.org

summer 2015

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

SOCIAL MEDIA PROBLEMS

UNPACKING RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY

FINANCIAL FITNESS

SU M M ER IS SU E

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 |

MACU HO

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

REFLECTING on the MACUHO annual Conference from an Undergraduate Perspective

SOCIAL MEDIA PROBLEMS

BLACK HER STORY

NEW STUDENTS, NEW ACCOMMODATIONS

THE SERVICE LEARNING DILEMA

FINANCIAL FITNESS

APPROACHING SEXUAL ASSUALT FROM A MALE PERSPECTIVE

THE SSLI EXPERIENCE

REFLECTIONS ON RA WELLNESS What Can we Do about it?

EVERYRTHING WAS AWESOME! At the 2014 MACUHO-SSLI Conference

THE VITAMIN C PERSONAILTY

UNPACKING RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS FALL 2014

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Leadership Council

CONTRIBUTORS Deborah Scheibler

Siobhan Skerritt

Conal Carr

Sean McNalley

Brooke Clayton

Olan Garrett

Executive Board

Steven Couras

Dr. Sean P. Killion

Brooke Zygmund

Anthony Florendo

Licinia “LuLu” Barrueco Kaliher

Brian Medina

Jay Tifone

John Verdi

Crystal Lopez

Latoya Haynes

Brandy Garlic

Olan Garrett

Rhett Burden

Dana A. Severance

Laura Barry

Tricia Walmsley

Jessica Innacone

Conal Carr

Michawl Mullin

Catherine Kellman

Jacklyn Gentile

Elizabeth Ali

Dillon Eppenstein

Ashley Shaw

Debbie Scheibler

Jovin Fernandez

Sarah Yencha

Michawl Siesner

Josh Bellice

Brandon Smith

Brian Medina

EDITOR Christina Moran

Executive Board

Christina Moran Dianne Villar

Tiffany Hughes Tracey Eggleston Jess Oswald Jim Clagg Nicholas Cramiccioni Sarah Martin David Cluman Chad Henning Sean Agnew Chris Willis Aly Sehl Steven Sweat David Stuebing Chris Ottey Joseph Uler Réka Berényi Rosemary Radilla Mike Schoch Natalie Liston LaShelle Cross Laura Tan

MACU HO

SU M M ER IS SU E

A Letter From the President Brooke Clayton

Hello MACUHO! I hope this letter finds you well and certainly warmer! With this chill lingering in the air, the MACUHO Executive Board and Leadership Council members sure know how to heat things up! This past February, the Executive Board and Leadership Council met at the host location for this year’s Annual Conference & Exhibition at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center in State College, PA. Special thanks to Mr. Sean Agnew, Ms. Amy Day, and Mr. Chad Henning along with their dedicated staff at Penn State for their hard work and dedication over the past year, during our visit, and throughout these next couple of months. I know I am looking forward to the conference in October. During this site visit, the location for the Fall 2016 Annual Conference was approved by the Executive Board. We are pleased to announce that the Fall 2016 Conference will be held in Hershey, Pennsylvania from November 6, 2016 through November 9, 2016 at the Hershey Lodge in “Sweetest Place on Earth”. Mr. Christopher Ottey, from Lehigh University, and Mrs. Sarah Yencha, from Lafayette College have graciously agreed to serve as Co-Chairs of the Host 2016 Committee. With the completion of this year’s Mid-Atlantic Placement Conference (MAPC) just in our rearview mirror, we are happy to say that we have grown once again! With 55 tables interviewing 148 candidates, the conference site met its match. The MAPC committee has outdone themselves. Much praise and thanks to these committee members that served as the catalyst for the future of our field. The Diversity Committee has been doing an excellent job with broadening our professional horizons. Make sure you visit the MACUHO website where you can see weekly blog posts. A personal favorite blog of mine is our very own, Da-

4 |

MACU HO

vid K. Stuebing’s, “Fighting Fear of the Unknown”. I am also happy to announce that the Recognition, Education, & Connections (REC) committee is currently looking for future sites to host the 2016 Student Staff/Live-In Conference. After an amazing, record-breaking event this past November, we are seeking institutions that are looking to further expand the program. If you are interested in hosting SSLI, please let our REC chairs know! Looking forward, be on the lookout for information as it relates to this Spring’s Halls to Walls tour. Organized by the Housing & Facilities Operations committee, MACUHO members are invited to visit the unique residential halls at some of our best institutions. This year’s Walls to Halls will be hosted at Lehigh University & Rutgers University-Camden. Likewise, the Personal & Professional Development Committee will be launching a quarterly webinar series highlighting some of MACUHO’s top 10 programs from this past year’s Annual Conference & Exhibition. Speaking of the annual conference, the Programming Committee is in full swing working to bring an outstanding Keynote Speaker to this year’s conference. A new format to our conference kickoff is one I am certainly looking forward to and one not to be missed! In conjunction with new changes, MACUHO has decided to expand the scholarship opportunities available for the Lisa A. Pierce Volunteer Incentive Program for Students (VIPS). With much planning and support from our, Recruitment & Retention co-chairs, the VIP program will be going from 12 participants to 16! The items I have shared with you do not even begin to describe the amazing work these members are doing. I am honored to serve as their President. If you or your institution is doing great things, I would love to hear about it. I hope you enjoy this amazing edition of the MACUHO magazine!

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

MACU HO

SU M M ER IS SU E

REFLECTING on the MACUHO annual Conference from an Undergraduate Perspective By VIP Jenna Brown, Salisbury University

6 |

MACU HO

If I had to describe myself, I would probably say words like “introvert” and “shy”. If you asked my supervisor, he’d say “assertive” and “passionate” (yes, I did ask him, I’m not just making this up!). If you asked my mom, you’d probably get things like “courageous” and “ambitious” (but she has to say those kinds of things… right?). But when I walked up to the registration table for MACUHO 2014 and they handed me a name tag and lots of nifty ribbons, I was suddenly Jenna Brown, VIP. And I proceeded to panic. So I did what any seasoned RA would do—stopped, scanned my surroundings, took mental notes, and formed a plan.

My plan led me down the steps into another group of daunting professionals, but having already formulated a plan, I made my way towards the downstairs meeting rooms to begin my first MACHUO conference. Looking back on those first 30 seconds makes me laugh now, but at the time it was probably one of the longest, scariest walks I’ve ever taken. I had no way of knowing that I had just walked into the most life changing experience and that panic that I was feeling would turn into a passion that would inspire me in many ways.

unknowingly portray. So naturally I took my seat with the other VIPs, and fixed my stare straight ahead in hopes that I might just go unnoticed in the crowd. Well, that didn’t last very long. It turns out the VIP ribbon draws a lot of attention in the MACUHO community. As I began feeling more comfortable speaking with distinguished professionals that I aspire to be, I saw a man and I don’t know what got into me but I was immediately drawn to him. I shook his perfectly manicured, rainbow painted hands, and I awkwardly introduced myself. He had several nifty nametag ribbons and the one that caught my attention said “I color outside the lines” in shiny rainbow letters. I couldn’t contain myself as I blurted something along the lines of “I COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES TOO CAN I GET A RIBBON LIKE THAT?!” It was this interaction that made me realize that MACUHO embraces the individual in an environment that fosters professional and personal growth. I spent the next two days soaking up any and all information; I felt like a human sponge. Not only was I learning about the positions that I hope to hold one day, but I was also learning about how my differences add to my ability to relate and make campus communities inclusive and accepting.

“ ”

Fast forward to the opening ceremony where I met a man who changed the entire MACHUO experience for me. Before I talk about this experience, I want to take a second to tell you a little about myself. I am a gay RA (it has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?). I’ve become very accustomed to being blunt about this because it saves me a whole lot of explaining when residents prove that they have no shame in asking about the very intimate details of my life. Before becoming an RA at Salisbury University, I was terrified to be myself on campus and in the residence halls. I was so far in the closet that I could barely see the light coming through the metaphorical closet door. My two years as an RA proved that I can not only be myself but also that by being myself I can inspire others to show their true colors.

I COLOR OUTSIDE

THE LINES TOO CAN I GET A RIBBON LIKE THAT?!

Still, as I approached the opening ceremony, I felt the familiar fear of being perceived as different due to my short hair and the multitude of other lesbian stereotypes I often

My passion for diversity grew exponentially through different committees and Salisbury University campus organizations but I had created a comfort zone that I hadn’t noticed before attending the annual MACUHO conference. Aspects of the conference like the gender inclusive bathroom made me realize that although we are working to foster inclusive environments on our campuses there are always fresh ideas and new perspectives to take into consideration. Looking back on the breadth of knowledge that gathered to learn and grow together in hopes of bettering campuses in the Mid-Atlantic region and elsewhere, I am truly inspired to be working in the field of Housing and Residence Life. It is this inspiration that I plan to spread to other undergraduate Resident Assistants in hopes that they will find passion in our ability to create lasting impacts on the residents within our campus communities.

SU M M ER IS SU E

#SOCIALMEDIA By Pavan Purswani and Kevin Battersby In February 2004, our world was changed forever by the launch of Facebook. The site has made countless positive contributions to society as a whole, but as many know it has its roots in higher education. As the film The Social Network illustrates, colleges and their students have played an integral role in the growth of Facebook and other most social media outlets. These social media outlets have allowed friends and alumni to stay connected through status updates, photo sharing, constant updates and interaction. All of which were made stronger by the rise of the smart phone. Realizing the power of these social media outlets, colleges and universities have begun to have more and more of a presence on these sites which is helping to extend campus culture and traditions to be one click away.

8 |

MACU HO

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

However, for all of the positives that social media have brought to colleges and universities in the last few years, some negative effects and trends have begun to pop up at different institutions. Many of these go well beyond the early identified negatives to social media usage such as damaging career prospects through shared photos and simply distracting from studying. Words and thoughts are not able to be transported in the minds of cyberbullying victims, but social networking applications create that platform. There have been several instances of aggressors participating in negative behavior on the web. At times, certain social media networks have been utilized to spread these messages more than others. A few social networking sites in particular have been identified to show how social networking can be used to disseminate potentially libelous material to friends, family, colleagues, etc.

EXAMPLES OF NEGATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE The first forum to consider in this topic is Facebook. The site, created by Mark Zuckerberg, is the most popular social networking site in the world with approximately 1.3 billion users, and it is no surprise that it has been used by aggressors on the internet to speak negatively about people they know. Facebook is so well-liked because it enables users to share opinions and visual content in a fast, clean manner. As a result of this, negative information can reach many viewers before the subject has any idea. In a more covert manner than posting a simple “(Insert Name Here) is a jerk,” students have gone out of their way to create fake Facebook profiles so they can begin an online relationship with others only to play mind games. On a college campus where student

affairs practitioners advocate for a positive community, actions like these are very shocking. Television shows like “Catfish” have shown the extent people are willing to go to in order to tamper with the emotions of the person they want to attack. Another network to look at is Twitter. The application with the adorable blue-bird logo is arguably the fastest way to get out a short message across an audience due to most posts being plain text. The ability to re-tweet on a dime, and even more importantly, quote tweeting has made tweeting a very dangerous weapon in the cyber-bullying arsenal. By writing a negative message and attaching someone’s username with the “@” symbol, someone is potentially hurting another in a public forum. From there, it can be quoted many times and spread widely. Along with Facebook and Twitter, Instagram is on the list of applications bullying occurs on. Instagram is a forum for users to share their photo/ video content in a different way than other sites had allowed. With the use of filters, visual content became much more appealing and easily altered by the common smart phone user. As a result, Instagram’s user numbers have sky-rocketed, which has inevitably created more content to be scrutinized by others. Posting about how someone is the wrong size, color, skin tone, etc. has become commonplace in the university setting. With Instagram’s visual element playing a factor in every post, users potentially leave themselves open to attacks more related to their physical appearance than the two former social networks. In today’s American society, this is a very dangerous trend to continue for growing adults on college campuses.

Within the two major titans of social media (Facebook and Twitter), there has been an increase in forums for students to not only post negative content, but to do it anonymously. As they have often been labeled, these “confessions” pages/accounts have given students the opportunity to spread gossip, malign others, and create often hurtful and offensive internet memes all from the comfort of their smart phone. Confession pages work as an anonymous source because it is set up for students to send their message to an external site (Google Docs, SurveyMonkey, etc.) to be re-posted onto the confession page. No one knows who to attribute the message to, and the account manager can wash their hands of the content as they know nothing about it. A similarly structured application called Yik Yak allows the same opportunity that these confession pages do. The difference between these two? Yik Yak has set a limit of chatter to only users within a 5 mile radius. Perhaps this does not change much on the surface, but it increases the likelihood that those posts negatively affecting a college student are coming from one of their peers. The thought of someone in the next residence hall room, a seat over in the dining hall, or sitting behind you in class may be using social media to discredit your character or share vilifying information is a practice that student affairs professionals must attempt to combat to ensure that our students are in a safe environment. Understanding the technology is paramount to counteracting this issue, but it is important to take the fight to the students in person.

MACU HO

SU M M ER IS SU E

#SOCIAL MEDIA PROBLEMS

ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES OF THESE SITES IS THAT THE AUDIENCE TRULY GIVES IT NOTORIETY AND CREDIBILITY. Another highly popular application, Snapchat, is designed to allow friends to share pictures and messages in a fast and fun way. Snapchat is different from other apps though in that the messages and pictures shared will only be viewable for a maximum of 10 seconds when viewed and then immediately delete. While, the application has offered updates that now allow for screen captures of images and messages received, more and more instances of cyberbullying have begun to pop up as the application continues to grow in popularity. Additionally, both Yik Yak and Snapchat have been linked to similarly troubling issues amongst the high school population including cyberbullying and sexting. Lastly, sites like Ucrush and the now defunct Likealittle allow users to anonymously post about crushes on campus. Typically this occurs by recounting instances of interactions or viewings of individuals on campus. These posts can be compliments, stories or, in some cases, graphically-worded sexual messages. While these sites do allow users to request information be taken down and are somewhat

10 |

MACU HO

monitored, they can help feed into a very troubling public stalking culture that can make students feel uncomfortable throughout campus.

PROACTIVE METHODS TO COMBATTING NEGATIVE USAGE Attempting to change this social media culture of college students is a difficult task. There is no way to force this movement of change in a way that wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t violate freedom of speech as an American citizen. However, what we can do is be proactive in educating our own staff members in student affairs. Training your staff in the art of social media etiquette, whether it is in residence life or other departments, can help improve the mood and safety of campus for some students. Having resident assistants running educational programs on the dangers of cyber bullying and aggressive messages online can be a very useful tool.

#SOCIAL MEDIA PROBLEMS

This

past year Shippensburg University included examples of cyberbullying within its annual Tunnel of Oppression program. During debrief of the program with participants, it was clear that the message had resonated with the students as it was a topic that was brought up in almost every single group and many shared stories about how cyberbullying had already touched their lives. Even just encouraging staff to have conversations with residents about the negative implications of these posts can make a significant effect. However, once the behavior occurs, there are also many options to offer to students feeling targeted. In many instances, messages or threats being received by students can be documented and brought to on-campus security or the campus judicial system. Additionally, many campuses are amending student codes of conduct to include provisions surrounding cyber bullying or the use of false identification online to help combat this troubling behavior. Some campuses have even gone as far as creating specific social media policies for their students to help educate and hold students accountable. Often times these pages or sites also utilize copyrighted images or logos that offer some avenues for colleges and universities to temporarily have the pages taken down. But in most instances, this a temporary fix at best. Another, important avenue to explore is the site administrators and operators themselves. More and more these outlets are becoming aware of negative usage and are willing to work with colleges and institutions.

CONCLUSION One of the biggest challenges of these sites is that the audience truly gives it notoriety and credibility. You simply have to look at MySpace and Friendster as examples of formerly popular sites that no longer garner much attention. However, a definite challenge for administrators is that more we address specific sites, the more atten tion they gain. This is perhps why we believe that if we ignore these pages that they will just pass and fade from relevance. However, as these pages continue to become more tied to our campuses, and our institutional social media usage continues to grow, we will continue to be forced to navigate these muddy waters. We must do what we can to educate our students about the harm associated with sending hateful or degrading messages on social networks, but there will be times when the negative messages will continue to pour in without having any control despite educational efforts. Then, what should be done is to take the time to speak with those students and set up a plan to support them during a troubling time. Additionally, as our campuses continue to become more and more intertwined with these social media outlets, we must begin to ask ourselves the difficult questions and define what our obligation is as practitioners. We would likely never walk by a wall in our halls vandalized with hurtful language and look away and simply do nothing. However, the reality is that for many students social media is a part of their college experience and attacks on the web may have just as much effect on our students as

that vandalized wall. Beyond that, as more and more legislation and policy is passed raising the accountability for college campuses to maintain safe, inclusive and just communities, the inability to act in matters such as these feels as though weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re failing to best serve our students. In truth, there are no simple answers for how the evolution and constant advancements of social media will continue to touch and affect our campuses. The most important thing you can do is take the time to listen to what they are saying. Understand that even though it may seem easy to say â&#x20AC;&#x153; just ignore it,â&#x20AC;? it is not always that simple. Students feel differently and need our support to help them through these life challenges. Following up with students during these times and connecting them with the resources on campus may make a significant impact on their experience at the university. We must always continue to educate students on how their actions can impact others in this constant technological revolution. You may not be able to solve the overall problem, but you can absolutely make a dent in it by keeping your eyes open to the technological trends for college students and if there has been any backlash on social networks at your institution.

MACU HO

| 11

SU M M ER IS SU E

RHO ALPHA SIGMA RA HONOR SOCIETY CONFERENCE By Kurtis Watkins 12 |

MACU HO

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

February 22, 2015, Stevens Institute of Technology hosted nearly 100 guests during the 2nd Annual Rho Alpha Sigma

RA Honor Society Conference. Visiting schools included Drew University, Salisbury University, Rider University, Rowan University, Ramapo College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Caldwell College, Bucknell University, New Jersey City University, Arizona State University, and Wilkes University. Even with the threat of endless snowfall these institutions flocked to Hoboken, New Jersey to experience this highly anticipated

about this national organization that spotlights the outstanding work of Resident Assistants and Community Assistants. With 24 active chapters nationally, Rho Alpha Sigma celebrates academic excellence and community service while recognizing the top RAs on campus. Stevens Institute of Technology began their chapter in 2012 and had their hopes set on hosting the 2015 annual conference. Attendants of the conference were fully engaged in social media using the hashtag #RASconference15 and switching between Twitter (@RASconference15) and Instagram (@RASconference15). An original website app (www.stevens.edu/rhoalpha) was developed by a Stevens member of Rho Alpha Sigma specifically for the conference, and students gave their session feedback on snazzy iPads outfitted with custom feedback forms. Beyond the technology, the Stevens Institute duck mascot was a crowd favorite as the top raffle item to win. A sur-

conference.

prise cake by Carlos Bakery shop left everyone impressed, but it was

The Sigma Chapter of Stevens Institute did a

stole the show. During the third conference session, attendants were

phenomenal job in hosting, organizing, and presenting a wide variety of information sessions. The conference was a full feature of Stevens Institute professional staff members and support staff. Dr. Corlisse Thomas, assistant vice president for Student Affairs, served as the respected keynote speaker. Dr. Kristie Damell, assistant

an idea from one of Stevens own Rho Alpha Sigma members that given the opportunity to participate in three community service projects; bracelet making, love letter writing, and sandwich making for the local Hoboken Homeless Shelter. This was the most talked about session of the conference because it gave everyone the opportunity to be hands on with a project in the middle of a conference. The Hoboken Homeless Shelter later received the 100+ sandwiches with sincere gratitude and appreciation.

dean of students, along with Area Coordinator Steven Couras presented on Title IX and Bystander Intervention. The Dean of Residence Life Trina Ballantyne served as the moderator for the Professional Staff Roundtable. Associate Director of Residence Life Kurtis Watkins served as the master of ceremony and is the advisor of the Stevens chapter. Graduate students Abha Huckoo and Tanasha Driver both presented conference sessions along with Resident Assistants Allie Masciana, Sarah Gleason, and Michael Cahill. Several visiting professionals presented conference sessions as well, and were recognized for their amazing presentations. The annual conference is an opportunity for chapters to reconnect; however, many visiting schools were interested in creating a chapter on their own campus. If you are reading this and you are not aware of Rho Alpha Sigma RA Honor Society, consider this a homework assignment. Visit www.rhoalphasigma.org and learn more

After the closing farewell, the Stevens chapter arranged a social event at the campus bowling alley where guests could unwind, socialize, eat Hobokenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best pizza, dance the night away, and enjoy the ending of a great conference. We would like to wish a special thank you to the Stevens Institute Rho Alpha Sigma chapter members for an excellent conference; Michelle Castroagudin (President), Olivia Schultz (Vice President), Radhika Kasabwala (Co-Community Service Chair), Brenna Puzza (Co-Community Service Chair), Michael Cahill, Jorge A. Rivera Reyes, Jennifer Field, Vasilios Pantazis, and Sara Savoia.

MACU HO

| 13

SU M M ER IS SU E

14 |

MACU HO

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Butler Ingenuity Designed and built to stand the test of time Upscale sophisticated design

Eco-friendly components FSC Certified

Engineered for long life

Butler Woodcrafters has provided quality furniture to universities and schools for over 30 years. They have all found one thing to be true: Butler Woodcrafters delivers furnishings that are perfectly suited for hard use areas yet create warm, sophisticated student homes. We take great pride in designing and offering pieces that last.

Call 877/852-0784 toll-free

or go to www.butlerwoodcrafters.com WOODCRAFTERS

Furniture Solutions

MACU HO

| 15

SU M M ER IS SU E

16 |

MACU HO

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS! Contact a Co-Chair: David Clurman (clurman@umbc.com) or Sarah Martin (smartin@marymount.edu). If you are interested in hosting a great conference for both students and professional staff and think you have the place, time and efforts, we encourage you to submit a bid packet! Call for Bids will be available in April, so keep an eye out for an email from MACUHO! This year, we are looking to have just as great of an experience and we need YOU to help us put it together!

SILVE R SPON SER

Some companies tell you. how to do business. Not Mercury. It’s your business.and we’re here to help.

CREDIBLY IN

E TO USE. PL

BLE. S EXI IM FL

919 845-9004 sales@rms-inc.com rms-inc.com

MACU HO

| 17

SU M M ER IS SU E

Black Her Story By: Brian A. Medina, Frostburg State University

In March, we apparently should put Black History behind us to talk about women’s history and not black history. The word ‘his-story’ itself is problematic, as we should also incorporate her-story into our cultural dialogue, but perhaps that’s for another day. So rather than accommodate societal norms, I suggest we discuss and learn more about black women’s stories through 5 matriarchs of American culture and literature. Each has influenced my own life and hopefully afforded me a more inclusive worldview. Maya Angelou Poetic, vibrant, and recently departed, Maya Angelou was one of the premiere African American women of the last 50 years. Her words simultaneously cut deep into the disease of our society while providing balm for our national wounds toward reconciliation and renewal. Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1928, Maya was a poet, dancer, actress, and the first African American woman to author a nonfiction bestseller (I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings). She is well known for depicting the plight of the African American experience, particularly given her own story of sexual assault by her mother’s boyfriend. My partner, Krystal, had the fortune of attending an event of Maya’s at Kent State University, where even at age 80+, she could inspire the crowd full of college students toward action and racial reconciliation. More recently, Krystal and I listened to Maya’s audiobook called Letter to My Daughter, which brought us many laughs and tears. Angela Davis Born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1944, Angela Davis is most known for her Civil Rights and Women’s Rights Activism. A college friend loaned me one of her books that detailed an exposé of the American prison system. Davis relates the ‘prison industrial complex’ as akin to the ‘military industrial complex,’ whereby each system relies on the enslavement of the most poor in our society for the benefit of the state. If you want a biting critique of current American slavery, please read Angela Davis’ works. As I looked up some of her other books, I realized that she wrote one titled Women, Race, & Class. It is now at the top of my must-read list! Angela now teaches at the University of California at Santa Cruz and frequents the national speaking circuit. I highly

18 |

MACU HO

recommend you attend one of her events if at all possible – she’s a fireball! Toni Morrison Nobel and Pulitzer prize winning novelist, Toni is best known for her books Beloved and The Bluest Eye, both of which I read at my partner’s prodding. After reading both of these, I couldn’t help but read other all-stars such as Sula, Jazz, and Love, all extraordinary individually and collectively, a masterful compilation of top notch writing. You might know that Beloved became a movie starring Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover in 1998. It describes the experience of a former slave named Sethe (Oprah) after the Civil War outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. The film and the book are highly praised for their ability to extract the complexity of post-slavery America, particularly given the indentured servitude that followed shortly thereafter for many African Americans. If you have the chance, take a weekend to read Beloved or another one of Toni’s books. They move quickly, though provocatively, and you will rethink the very candy-coated version of American slavery in our history books, as very few high schools illustrate an honest depiction of Reconstruction and the tyranny over African Americans in the North. bell hooks – Born as Gloria Jean Watkins in 1952, bell hooks focuses her attention on the intersectionality of identity. Rather than talk about feminism as a common struggle, hooks challenges the notion that liberal or radical feminism incorporate the voices of women of color or other minority groups. Influenced by Sojourner Truth, Paulo Freire, and Gustavo Guitierrez, and others, hooks has a particularly postmodern view of discussions related to women and race. hooks took on her name from her great grandmother in order to honor women throughout the ages – she spells her name in all lowercase so that people can focus on the message rather than on her. Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center was one of my assigned readings in my college Feminist Thought class. It completely called into question everything that I heard or knew about Feminism, such that intersectionality of race, gender, sexuality, and class were all considerations that differentiated women’s experiences.

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Nikki Giovanni I save Nikki for last because I had the great fortune of not only being in the front row during her talk at Towson University a few years ago but also because I also was able to ‘hang out’ with her before and after the event. Nikki is an amazing poet. She is most known for her love poems though she has a knack for articulating many other components of the human condition with grace and wisdom.

Nikki has won many awards for poetry, spoken word, and has 25 honorary degrees. Yet, she maintains a level of humility and service that grounds her dialogue in a shared reality. What I most appreciated about Nikki was her willingness to talk and interact with students and staff, not like a celebrity, but rather like a friend that you just haven’t talked to in a while. All five of these women have had a breadth of experiences in what it means to be an African American woman in our society, yet none of them carry the same story. They teach on multiple levels, some with fire and some with water.

New Students New Accommodations: A University’s Private Public Partnership

Housing and Residential Life professionals are accustomed to moving quickly and changing with whichever way the wind blows. Whether is working closely with student staff, helping to develop students or adjusting to departmental changes, we do it all. One relationship that is growing at a lot of institutions is the new connections that Residence Life teams are making with business developers and private property owners creating collegial spaces. When you couple constricted capital with spiraling enrollment, colleges and universities begin to fall behind in the development of facilities to accommodate growth and the needs of an ever-changing student population. As the old saying goes, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade and that’s exactly what we do when striking deals with student housing developers to keep up with residential requirements. Now, more than ever, college and university leaders are exploring public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a means of financing new on-campus student housing facilities and providing the latest accommodations to our campus communities. The most challenging aspect of creating mutually beneficial relationships in my opinion is finding a good partner and being a good partner. As an Area Director of two communities at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, I am in a fortunate situation to see the very best and worst of both sides of student housing, “public and private!” In the long run, there are more advantages than disadvantages, one of which is providing an avenue for professional growth and experience for all of those in my position.

JUST A FEW OF THE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES FROM MY VANTAGE POINT ARE: • T he ability to address immediate ocupancy needs • A commitment from the private sector to accelerate the development process • The invaluable experience staffs (para & professional) receive working both sides of housing •P roviding highly desired accommodations for nontraditional students like military veterans, international populations, graduate students, students with families, older students and, of course, upperclassman One of the reasons that most “lifers” love this job is the ever-changing environment with each day providing a new set of challenges and opportunities to reach a new group of students, and this is no different. PPPs provide us a new way to provide to exemplary service and keep what we do relevant from the public to the private sector!

MACU HO

| 19

SU M M ER IS SU E

The Service Learning Dilemma Nick McConnell, York College of Pennsylvania

Author’s Note: While attending the 2014 MACUHO Annual Conference, I was looking forward to the opportunity to get my hands dirty in the local community and participate in the yearly service learning project. Though I was disappointed to learn that the service learning project was unfortunately not going to take place, the conversations that stemmed from its cancellation were truly priceless. I realized I would be doing myself and the organization of MACUHO a disservice if I didn’t share with you some of what I took out of those conversations. In the world of student affairs, we tend to measure success in numbers. How many events is the activities board planning for next semester? How many students attended the most recent program? How many fewer student conduct violations were adjudicated this year compared to last year? The dilemma of quality versus quantity infiltrates much of what we do within our profession, and service to others is no different. Though it may seem intuitive that more is better, the argument should be made that, in service learning, sometimes less is more. Don’t get me wrong. It’s nice to say that you had 250 volunteers participate in a total of 1,000 hours of service in one afternoon. But the true measure of success should lie within the impact that that service had within the community and within the volunteers, not necessarily the number of hours served. In order to deliver quality service, it is important to understand the true needs of the community that is being served. It can be easy to assign service projects based on the convenience factor of what is readily available; however, understanding the ultimate needs of the community ensures that the service taking place will make a genuine difference. Is your campus located within a local community that is affected by a high volume of homelessness? Or maybe the area was recently victim to a natural disaster? Knowing and addressing the immediate needs of the community being served plays a large role in the quality of the impact of the volunteers’ service.

20 |

MACU HO

Another way to heighten the overall quality of service to the community is by matching community needs with vested interests of volunteers to maximize output. By pairing individuals and groups with service projects related to their values and missions, volunteers are more likely to be intrinsically motivated to perform at a higher level than if paired randomly.

Think back to a time that you were assigned a task in which you possessed no personal interest. Chances are you accomplished the task, but you may not have invested the energy and passion into its completion as you would have for a project related to a personal value, and chances are you may not recollect what you learned through its completion. However, when we pair individuals and groups with volunteer projects based on their values and missions, we can increase intrinsic motivation and output, improve the quality of our volunteer efforts, and create lasting impacts on the community around us as well as in the volunteers. True service learning, however, not only focuses on the benefits that the community receives through the service, but also on the benefits experienced by the volunteers through reflection. By reflecting on their service experience, volunteers are given the opportunity to process the sights, sounds, smells, emotions, and overall experiences of their service project and are encouraged to learn and grow through those new understandings of the world around them. And the exciting part of reflection is that it can take many forms! Large group ,small group or individually. Journal entry, video blog or artistic expression. The options are limitless, and the results can be truly enlightening when shared with the campus. By asking volunteers to create tangible reflection pieces and displaying them for other members of the college and surrounding communities, we can continue to share the experiences and lessons learned and recognize the impact that the volunteers have made.

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

N ATI O N A L

ECIATION D R P P A AY A R #MACHUHORASROCK

Thank You For Participating!

Ramapo College- Manhattan College-Rutgers University Newark-Towson University-Caldwell College Wilkes University-Dickinson College-Fairleigh Dickinson University Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Forget To Appreciate Your Student Staff All Year Round! MACU HO

| 21

SU M M ER IS SU E

FINANCIAL FITNESS by Chris Heasley and Jay Tifone

Before you make the same boring goals (e.g., rekindling a past relationship with Planet Fitness, spending less time on Facebook, cutting back on your Mountain Dew intake), consider something different â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a commitment to actively engage in healthy fiscal choices for future financial success!

22 |

MACU HO

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

WHAT’S THIS FINANCIAL HEALTH STUFF? It refers to thinking beyond rent-free living as a residence director, because there’s a relatively short shelf life on being the only adult with a master’s degree in a first year residence hall. As a young professional, resolve to follow this simple top 10 list of ways to live a worry-free financial life.

CREATE A BUDGET AND COMMIT TO IT! Staying on budget is a sacred vow that should last! Google “personal budget spreadsheet” for lots of templates and tailor one to your situation.

TRACK YOUR TRANSACTIONS. When you swipe your debit card or withdraw cash from the ATM, note the expenses in a checkbook register. Money becomes more real when you actively watch your total decrease with spending (or increase, when you make deposits!).

USE CASH. If you don’t faithfully pay off your credit card balance at the end of the billing cycle, put yourself on a cash-only spending plan. Take out a set amount for the month (according to your budget) and only spend that amount. When you’re out, you’re done spending until next month. And if you end up with extra cash, consider rolling it over to the next month, saving it, or treating yo’self to those Jimmy Choo heels or Xbox One gaming system you’ve been eyeing!

PAY YOURSELF RESPONSIBLE RENT. While you have a live-in or live-on position and no living expenses, start saving for a down payment on your own place. If you live on campus for three years and save $800 per month as “rent” (which is low in many parts of the MACUHO region), you’d have just under $30,000 when you move off campus.

ADD VACATION DAYS ONTO CONFERENCE STAYS. Many institutions will let you take a few extra days off before or after your conference. Since your travel expense may be covered by your institution, you’ll save on transportation expenses. And if you have a friend or family member who lives in that conference location, you may have a free place to stay before or after the conference.

OVERCOME FINANCIAL DENIAL ABOUT DEBT. Someone may have tried to convince you that carrying a balance on your credit card builds credit. That person is WRONG – paying off your credit card balance helps build good credit. Going into debt by carrying a balance only costs you money and credit!

ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY FUND. If you lose your job tomorrow, moving in with mom and dad may not be ideal and sofa hopping between friends’ apartments will get tiring – FAST! Having a rainy day fund will get you through lean financial times. Advice varies, but you may want to start by saving $1000 and then pay off your debts. Ultimately, experts agree that an emergency fund of six to eight months will get you through many hard times.

LIVE BELOW YOUR MEANS. When you live-in, you can afford to eat out every night and pay for every round at the bar. But eating in the dining hall most nights means less money you’re spending and more money you’re saving.

FULLY CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR INSTITUTION’S RETIREMENT PLAN. Gain the most from your institution’s retirement plan by maximizing the amount you can contribute (especially if the institution matches your contributions). This is free money!

EDUCATE YOURSELF! Find a great financial resource, whether on TV (such as Suze Orman or Ric Edelman) or in text (Total Money Makeover by David Ramsay and Wishing Won’t Do It by Dave Brennan). The more you know, the more informed you’ll be when making decisions about your money. MACU HO

| 23

SU M M ER IS SU E

24 |

MACU HO

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Wconvenient e make laundry

BRON ZE SPON SER

Busy students have little time for chores. So, when they make time for laundry we make it convenient. Caldwell & Gregory is committed to giving your students the tools they need to make laundry easy. Commercial Energy Star速 Front Load Washers That Reduce Dry Time & Carbon Footprint Energy Efficient Dryers Payment Options Students Prefer Including Smart Phone App Online Monitoring Via Cell Phone Education, Training & Fun Promotions Immediate Service

BRON ZE SPON SOR

YOuR COMMERCIAL LAunDRY PROFESSIOnALS

1.800.927.9274

caldwellandgregory.com

MACU HO

| 25

SU M M ER IS SU E

Approaching Sexual Assault from a Male Perspective By Dan Schell

he traditional approach to sexual assault prevention has been to educate female students on how to avoid being assaulted. We tell them not to walk alone at night, to carry mace, to watch their drinks, and to avoid poorly lit walkways. The list goes on and on. When we ask our male students what they are doing to prevent sexual assault, the answer is almost always that they don’t really have to think about it much. This is a privileged response. Men, unlike women are not at a high risk for sexual assault. While sexual assault against males certainly still occurs (even more so than statistics might reveal due to the stigma of males reporting), the large proportion of sexual assault is between a male perpetrator and a female victim or survivor. According to the spring 2013 American College Health Association National College Health Assessment 7.9 percent of our female college students have experienced sexual touching without their consent. 3.6 per cent experienced a sexual penetration attempt without their consent, and 2.2% experienced sexual penetration without consent. As we expand this type of research out to the entirety of a female’s lifespan, the odds that she will be assaulted become 1 in 4 or 25%. A study done by Black, Basile, Breiding, Smith, Walters, and Merrick in 2011 indicates that for female rape survivors, 98.1% of the time the perpetrator was a man. While we are constantly telling our female students how to avoid being assaulted, we rarely address the underlying culture that allows and, at points, even encourages the objectification of women by males. Sexual assault is not just a women’s issue—it is a chronic problem for male culture. One of the main issues in male culture that helps to perpetuate sexual assault is a lack of knowledge about consent. College culture deems that alcohol is a social lubricant that can be used as a way to ease the awkwardness of socializing, especially between the sexes. However, alcohol has often been used by males as a way to get females into a state of lowered inhibitions. Although, this seems like standard practice across college campuses, it is, by definition, rape. If any student is too drunk to drive, they are too drunk to consent to sex. We as a profession need to do a better job at

26 |

MACU HO

educating all our students about what the barriers to consent are (e.g. coercion, intoxication, intimidation, etc.) and what is legally defined as sexual assault. This educational piece needs to happen early and often. Next, we need to look at the culture of entitlement. Students come into college searching for validation of their identities. The most important group for male students is comprised of their peers of the same gender identity. Every male student is in a process of projecting what they believe to be masculinity while also receiving messages from their peers about what it means to be a man. Quite often the message is that in order to be a man, you have to be having heterosexual sex. Before Elliot Rodgers went on a killing spring at the University of California Santa Barbara in May of 2014, he videotaped himself discussing his motivations. He describes college as the time and place where males are supposed to be having sex and that he didn’t understand why women were not having sex with him. The entire video has the underlying tone that men, if they follow the proper procedures, are entitled to women’s bodies. We have to dispel that myth that and clarify that no matter what a man does, he is never entitled to a woman’s body, unless given explicit consent. The idea of male entitlement ties directly into victim blaming. It seems that any high profile case of male-on-female sexual assault is followed by a barrage of comments from the public that the women somehow deserved what she got or that she should not have put herself in that situation. These statements serve to shift the blame off of males and direct it onto the survivor. By doing this, males are not held accountable for the atrocities they commit. We must remind our male students that no matter how a female student looks, behaves, acts, drinks, or interacts, they never deserve to be assaulted. If we are going to move forward in our compliance with Title IX guidelines, we have to make sure that female students feel comfortable and safe on campus. A key component to achieving this sense of security is ensuring that the male culture on campus is one that lifts up women as autonomous equals and does not objectify them as male playthings.

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

The SSLI Experience Reka Berenyi P., Area Coordinator Elizabethtown College

s a newly appointed co-chair for MACUHO’s REC Committee, helping organize the annual SSLI Conference seemed like an enormous task at first. Finding a great location and host institution, making sure people were interested enough to attend the conference, and giving an opportunity for my own student staff to be able to attend sounded overwhelming! However, this feeling of exasperation quickly left me after reviewing Bucknell University’s bid packet! It hit all the points that we as a committee are looking to include in a conference, and Bucknell raised the bar to a new level. Throughout the entire planning phase, Josh Hartman and his staff were organized, prepared, and flexible. It was truly an honor to be able to work with them and become a part of this huge success and a fantastic experience. My students really enjoyed the reflection piece that was allotted for the end of the day Saturday, as it was a day filled with new and helpful information that they all needed to sit down and

process. Dr. Tom Ellett’s keynote address was phenomenal for students and professional staff alike and it left me with so much motivation to do bigger and better things! Finally, the atmosphere and spirit of all the attendees was truly inspirational! Seeing close to 400 student leaders from all around the region being so passionate about the work we all do was uplifting to me as a professional. I am very much looking forward to working with the next institution (or institutions) chosen to host the 2015 SSLI Conference, and I would encourage all who are considering submitting a bid packet to do so! The call for bids will be available this coming summer, so keep an eye out for emails and social media discussions on it and start putting your packet together! If you have any questions, please contact the REC Committee Chairs: myself or Rosemary Padilla!

MACU HO

| 27

SU M M ER IS SU E

Reflections on RA Wellness WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT?

Isaiah J. Thomas, Assistant Director of Residential Communities Swarthmore College

This Spring, I was blessed enough to attend the American College Personnel Association Convention Tampa, Florida. One of the sessions I attended focused on learning about a living learning community with a theme of wellness. I was quite inspired by NC State’s “Wood Wellness Village” and its commitment to improving the wellness of students who live there. We broke out into small groups to discuss wellness on our own campuses, and one young residence director at another institution brought up the concern that while it is important to focus on the wellness of our student populations at his campus, he was struggling to retain RAs in the position. The residence director stated that the RAs were so overextended with their RA commitments, along with their academic responsibilities, several quit in the middle of the year. I was inspired by this individual to think hard about the wellness of RAs and what we do at our own institution to promote wellness to our RAs so that they are healthy, happy, and able to continue to thrive in the position. In reflection, I discovered three ways our department and I encourage wellness of our Resident Assistants:

WELLNESS SHOULD BE A FOCUS OF THE RA SELECTION PROCESS

At my institution, our students are deeply committed to their academics and spend a considerable amount of time in their academic programs. Students who are beginning the RA position may be challenged with anticipating the challenges of balancing the roles of student and paraprofessional. Knowing this, Residence Life professionals can infuse elements of wellness into the selection process with the goal of helping candidates to reflect on the adjustments they may need to make to successfully balance both roles. In RA Information Sessions, balance and wellness were a topic that was discussed amongst professional staff and candidates. In addition, both our RA application and RA interview processes included reflective questions regarding balance and wellness. Ultimately, candidates who are successful in the selection process exhibited that they have

28 |

MACU HO

a good understanding of the commitment to being an RA and will continue to reflect on the importance of balance throughout the position.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF SHOULD MODEL GOOD WELLNESS TO THEIR STUDENTS

Wellness within the context of student affairs has been a common touchstone of research throughout several decades. Due to the workload coupled with the counseling nature and general culture of the work of student affairs professionals, professionals are known not to exercise good wellness (Beeler, 1998; Moxley, 1990). Beeler (1988) also stated that “the altruistic nature of student affairs operations makes many individuals feel any added expectations are just part of the job” (p. 288). As professionals, our RAs look up to us as role models and mentors. As such, if we can become practitioners of good wellness in our work lives, our students will do the same. Some quick examples of managing work wellness is taking a walk around campus every day, eating one healthy snack daily, and committing to not staying too late all of the time. Personally, I turn the email feature off of my phone so I don’t feel like I am working every minute of the day!

3. RA WELLNESS SHOULD BE A FOCUS AMONG DEPARTMENT STAFF

All of our students go through the natural cycle of the semester or trimester; the beginning of the term is busy with orientation and the first hall meeting, and then slowly the homework, projects, papers, tests, and midterms can pile on. In addition, sports teams, student clubs and groups, and additional work opportunities can really take its toll. As residence life professionals, it is important that we check in with our students on a regular basis and discuss their balance and wellness both in and out of the position. Many resident directors have regular one-on-one meetings with their RAs, and this is an excellent time for staff to check

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

in. In addition, socials, stressbusters, and fun activities can provide outlets for RA to relax and recharge their battery so they can do their very best work both in and out of the position. Ultimately, when our RAs exhibit good wellness, they can truly succeed both in the classroom and in their respective halls, wings, and floors. I hope this reflection serves as a catalyst in your department for examining how important wellness is, both in the RA position, as well as our overall work and mission of Residence Life.

REFERENCES: Beeler, K. D. (1988). Personal and personnel wellness: A primer for student affairs professionals. NASPA Journal, 25(4), 281290. Moxley, L. (1990). The development and impact of an experimental student affairs employee wellness program. Research in Higher Education, 31(3), 211-233.

Everything Was Awesome! AT THE 2014 MACUHO-SSLI CONFERENCE Jessica Iannacone, Davis Hall - Resident Assistant Stevens Institute of Technology

The 2014 MACUHO-SSLI “Everything is Awesome Conference” was an eye-opening experience for not just me, but many others as well. As a second year RA, I was extremely curious to see what the conference would teach me and what new skills, tips, ideas, and tools I could bring back to Stevens. Right off the bat, my attention was caught by this year’s great keynote speaker: Senior Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at NYU & current ACUHO-I President, Dr. Tom Ellet. His aim was not to lecture us about being an RA, but to really try and offer us some helpful advice from the experiences he has acquired working in Student Affairs for so many years. Something Dr. Ellet really stressed was the importance of always asking and answering questions, and how we can learn from both. He was also great at getting everyone involved in his keynote speech and making it interactive; he had a knack for making the crowd laugh and have fun the entire time. It was really refreshing to see someone who has been working in his field for so many years still have such a passion for what he does.

Following his address, I was given the chance to pick any educational sessions that I wanted to attend. One of the eye-opening sessions I attended was an Ethics 101 session that was led by two professional staff members from Bucknell University. This particular session really asked us as students and RAs to talk about difficult ethical issues that arise while being an RA. These topics included staff relationships, the use of duty keys, and overall personal issues we may have as RAs. It was interesting to hear the experiences of other RAs from different universities but then also see how we all had the same general foundation as well. Throughout the conference, there were so many opportunities to network and get to know other RAs from other universities, making this conference experience even more rewarding. I know I speak for many other RAs from all over the mid-Atlantic when I say the 2014 MACUHO-SSLI conference was truly one of the best! I would definitely want to attend again next year and would really suggest other RAs to attend as well. Thanks MACUHO and Bucknell for a great conference! MACU HO

| 29

SU M M ER IS SU E

The Vitamin C Personality Evita Oldenburg Resident Director of Jenkins Hall at Delaware State University

Working in housing, one of the most important skills needed is the ability to demonstrate expert customer service. In my experience working as a Resident Director, I have noticed that each day is filled with new interactions. Therefore, customer service plays a key role in building a positive community. People are hungry for a positive conversation. How these interactions are fed plays a crucial role on the environment. I remember observing a staff member who, after a long day of classes, seemed exhausted and still had to work their desk duty hours. A student walked into the residence hall with a smile, but the Resident Assistant greeted them back with a somber yawn. The student felt this energy and ate it up. As a result, this student’s smile dissipated, and they walked away feeling empty. I knew that this was the perfect opportunity to call an emergency staff meeting. During the meeting, I explained to my staff that we were all going on a diet. My staff looked around, and one quickly responded with a gasp, “I can never give up ice cream!” With a cheerful laugh, I explained that our team was going on what I called a personality diet and that it required an extra dose of Vitamin C—compassion, care, and commitment. I told them to think about those

30 |

MACU HO

Snicker candy commercials and how important it is to leave people feeling satisfied rather than just satisfactory. My staff was enthralled by this new diet, and when it came time to implement these qualities, they used them with full force. The community dynamic changed. Observing my staff’s interactions, I heard laughter which exemplified compassion, saw smiles which demonstrated care, and noticed they had obtained repeat customers which showed commitment. Students entered the residence hall excited to be greeted with happiness and our hall had become well-known for its amazing customer service. After this observation, I knew that I had discovered the perfect ingredients to build a community with a foundation of quality customer service. I believe every staff should have a “Vitamin C personality” to increase customer service. My staff learned a valuable lesson that day. According to famous author, W.E.B. DuBois, “Education is that whole system of human training within and without the school house walls, which molds and develops men.” Education is a huge part of working in housing. Oftentimes as housing officials, we must take a step back and observe the needs of our Residence Halls. Sometimes they may just need a little vitamin C!

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

MACU HO

| 31

SU M M ER IS SU E

THE VITAMIN C UNPACKING PERSONALITY

RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY EVITA OLDENBURG,

RESIDENT DIRECTOR OF JENKINS HALL AT DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY By Kyle Rose, Area Director at Salisbury University, MD / Contributed by the Diversity Committee Blog

In recent times, the following terms and phrases seem to infiltrate public discourse at every level: Isis, war on Christmas, Islamophobia, political correctness (or PC police), secular threat, church & state, and many more religious or spiritually related utterances. As many different opinions, beliefs, doctrines, and practices intersect in what seems to be a pugnacious manner, I am finding myself more and more invested in the opportunity that student affairs professionals have to play a positive role. Under the purview of student development practice, we have a rare, but invaluable chance to educate and expand on our culture’s ability to accept, appreciate, and celebrate the many factors of spirituality and belief systems that seem so incompatible on the larger landscape. From a humble perspective, I do not proclaim any expertise in this area, but instead I have curiosity and hope for increased knowledge as I solicit opinions from others in our field. 32 |

MACU HO

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Although I am not an expert, there are

experience the sting of oppression in

Another possible challenge to broach-

a few things of which I am aware that

this arena of diversity. As profession-

ing this subject is the policies of institu-

seem universal in matters of diversity,

als in the field, I believe that we are all

tions that prohibit discrimination and

inclusion, and social justice. The privi-

capable of having developmental con-

unfair practices. This is almost ironic,

lege-oppression paradigm is an unfor-

versations, making necessary referrals,

because the intention of conversa-

tunate reality at play in religiosity and

providing a listening ear and creating

tions on this topic is to educate peo-

spirituality. Privilege in this dimension

communities that celebrate every va-

ple so that they do not discriminate

of diversity would be identified as the

riety of diversity. My question is, what

and to support those who have expe-

religion or belief system that is pre-

makes this particular area seem more

rienced discrimination. Nonetheless,

dominant in a specific area, whereas

challenging or risky to address? Or, is it

the policies are well intended. For de-

differing variations of belief and tradi-

really more challenging or risky?

partments in student affairs, however,

tion suffer discrimination, dismissal,

simply avoiding conversations about

or derision of other variety (Evans, For-

In Christian Privilege: Breaking a

“religion and politics,” as the old social

ney, Guido, Patton, Renn, 2010, p.243).

Sacred Taboo, Schlosser (2003) de-

etiquette commands, does not do our

As the largest organized religion in

scribes the conversation as “taboo,”

students justice. In order to catalyze

the United States, Christianity offers

because of the social constructs in

the personal, intellectual, social, and

privilege to its followers. I think it is

our society that favor Christian tradi-

cultural transformation that is prom-

important to clarify, at this point, that

tions, but reprove of any deviation in

ised with a college education, we

although systems of privilege and op-

belief that contends with the tenets of

must be able to embark (appropriate-

pression transcend numerous dimen-

Christianity. In at least the big three

ly) in this arena. Chickering, Stamm,

sions of identity and diversity. Truly,

(Christianity, Islam, Judaism), literal

& Dalton (2004) suggest that students

no two experiences are the same.

interpretations of scripture preclude

are keen to investigate and share the

the believer from accepting a doctrine

profound meaning they attach to

Therefore, the oppression imposed

other than their own. That may create

their perception of purpose and mis-

on people of color, the LGBTQIPA

the conditions for personal, internal

sion in life.

community, women, people with dis-

conflict, but in higher education we

ability, and religious minority is expe-

ought to be able teach students to

As student affairs practitioners, we

rienced in different ways and in differ-

respect and appreciate the different

should be willing and able to guide

ent intensities for each group. I say

beliefs of their peers while promoting

students through whatever brand of

this just to address the concern that

preservation and progression in a per-

spirituality or religion that suits them

is often expressed about marginaliz-

son’s personal beliefs.

on a personal level, and at the same

ing one group’s experiences by liken-

time promote appreciation for myri-

ing it to any other group of oppressed

Schlosser (2003) suggests that “non-

ad beliefs within the communities we

people. Conversely, the experience of

conscious ideology” may be responsi-

build. “Evasion leads to a tense situa-

membership in more than one group

ble for the existence of Christian privi-

tion among students and cross-cam-

is often reported to be a compounded

lege: “Christians are not likely to know

pus dialogue on religion; furthermore,

adversity with worsened flavors of op-

(or believe) that the environment is

spirituality will be terminated before

pression (Evans et al, 2010).

oppressive because that environment

it gets started.” (Chickering, et al,

has never been oppressive to them for

2004). As someone whose interests

Knowing that Christian privilege is

being Christian.” It follows reason that

and strengths lie more with direct

a real thing, I think it is important to

people should not need to abandon

student interaction and development,

note that the intention of student af-

personal belief, in order to respect

I am admittedly naïve in the admin-

fairs professionals should never be to

a differing or even dissenting belief

istrative venue of policies. For anyone

strip a person’s beliefs. A larger aim is

from their own. Many times, as in oth-

with extensive knowledge or expe-

to instill an appreciation for the com-

er cases, exposure to and familiarity

rience with policies, I would be very

plexity of beliefs among a student

with a difference is what develops un-

interested to hear recommendations

body, to encourage personal explora-

derstanding and appreciation. I think

and ideas for best ways to address this

tion and further refinement in person-

that religion and spirituality are no ex-

part of the puzzle.

al belief, and to support students who

ception.

MACU HO

| 33

SU M M ER IS SU E

Academic Excellence Awards Fall 2014 Academic Excellence Awards are awarded bi-annually to all undergraduate student staff members in our region who have earned a fall or spring semester GPA of 3.70 or above. Nominated students for their performance during the Fall 2014 semester:

GPA of 4.0 Kelli Hannah Victoria Kevin Santino Jennifer Marlee Jennifer Alexander Jacqueline Rebecca Thomas Stephanie Joanna Marieka Tara Annika Kari Jacob Liz Marisa Mary Katherine Breana Brianna Britney Shakira Alicea Orvon Ashley Samuel 34 |

MACU HO

Fitzgerald Slawecki Oliver Shainline Alteri Innamorato McNerney Petrilla Roche’ Ramsay Furgalack Florczak Vela Dressel Cober Kellman Bergstrom Lorentson Lesniewski Herrera Mango Ortale

Johnson Anderson Adams Sebastian Jeffrey White Whaley Eaton

Delaware State University Delaware State University Delaware State University Delaware State University Delaware State University Delaware State University Delaware State University Dickinson College

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Chris Emily Gabby Mariah Cassandra Bonnie Ashley Abigail Andrea Corbin Michael Perian Chris Jenna Jesse Jessica Thomas Caroline Joshua Kathryn Stephanie Ayele Victoria Joshua Abigail Curtis Tyler Randall Margaret Nichole Katharine Megan Shalen Desnor Casey Trey Stephanie Veronica Sam Dallas Julia Matthew Alana Paul

Fritz Vooris Frenkel Murphy Worthington Hullings Edwards Haines Keller Gapski Rojeski Xu Trautman Cowie Bosley Wheaton Puelo MacDonald Aman Bell Billard Gebrehana Glass Perren Prelog Ridenour Beers Clap Cooney Parsell Ressler Smith Perehinec Chigumba Anthony Mathews Njeru Kirchner Gary Hamlin Walsh Accardi Annunizatio Cillo

Dickinson College Dickinson College Dickinson College Dickinson College Drew University Drew University Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College Fairleigh Dickinson University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Felician College Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Gannon University Gannon University Gannon University Gannon University Gannon University Juniata College Juniata College Juniata College Juniata College Juniata College Juniata College Juniata College Juniata College Juniata College La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University MACU HO

| 35

SU M M ER IS SU E

Mary Matthwe Bethany Timothy Celine Brennan Max Todd Bogdan Mitchell Amanda Catherine Hallie Cody Noah Casey Jessie Alex Haley Alexa Brandy Heidi Chase Mary-Michael Angela Matthew Derek Stephen Blake Brittany Kris Joshua Ashley MacKenzie Rachel Taylor Jasmine Cory Joshua Courtney Kyle Francisco Krista 36 |

MACU HO

Davis Fritz Lowe Presser Watko Register Cravener Teal Cherevko Snyder Gray Northup Andrews Billings Larch Hudock Swiger Daugherty Stafford Antill Clay Dennison Dye Eberbaugh

La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University

Marchand McClung Morgan Sutphin Weekly Jasin LaRosa Fetzer Wu Schroeder Bossler Furry Long Vogeli Manning Carr Reinhardt Cordero Varanyak

Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Maryland Institute College of Art Maryland Institute College of Art Maryland Institute College of Art Maryland Institute College of Art Maryland Institute College of Art Misericordia University Misericordia University Misericordia University Misericordia University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Kelly Brandon Amy Brittney Minja Nishone Sandra Roseline Ragime Raigan Jada Marvin Tiffany Jordan Rebekah Angela Brooke Kathleen Jeff Zoe Elizabeth Nathan Andrew Sarah Prncep Joseph Asal Thomas KayleeÂ Jacqueline Katianne Jennifer Allie Christin Joseph Gian Ashley Alyssa Cindy Megan

Thomas Green Rochette Gordon Rankov Thompson Ogunwole Kanu Young Wheeler Boyd Thomas Cromwell Ogburn Hayes Grassi Ashenfelter Uske Chang Fried Keckeisen Cuyler Kelly Koren Shah Boscarino Salah Collela Creegan Cunningham Janney Lacaillade Triglianos Avery Chen Connor Force Longacre Rubiano-Gomez Martinez

Hannah Amy Emily

Wardell Free Hayes

Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Mount St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University Muhlenberg College Neumann University NJIT NJIT Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Ramapo College of New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Camden Campus Shepherd University Shepherd University Shepherd University MACU HO

| 37

SU M M ER IS SU E

Jamin Daniel Genevieve Codey Stephanie Dionna Erin Clay Catherine Taylor Rachel Alexandra Gavriella Matthew Elvin Andrew Dominic Jennifer Tim Shane Cassandra Peter Bhavna Naomi Erika Kelsey Layne Aryn Kyle Kyle Adam Erin Heather Emily Jacob Valeri Olsi Laura Stephen Donald Chelsea Juliana Miles Samantha 38 |

MACU HO

Branch Huffine Casaceli Fickes Madara Bucci Chase Daneker Dye Foley Peele Masciana Risman-Jones Heinrich Abreu Golding Lovasco Field Kliks Raymond Cook Dillon Jois Martinez Heffernan Harris Price Spry Wood Martin Savage Edwards Frank Melluso O’Bott Stone Leka Lewis Sweeney Thompson Baxter Doddridge Light Smith

Shepherd University Shepherd University Shippensburg University Shippensburg University Shippensburg University St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s College of Maryland Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology U of Pittsburgh at Johnstown UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Natasha Alonte Matthew Cheyenne Kathryn Amanda Hailey Anna Jenette Grace Allie Philip Anlara Maura Sean Nathan Brenda Samantha Jordan Alexis Nicole Nichole Marcos Kathryn Stephen Meghan Jahmai Oluwafumilayo Nana Maryanne Kelly Melissa Marjorie Jayde Peter Natalie Jacob Karen Anna Kevin Jason Heather

Barlow Cross Hsieh Smith Mueller Gillooly Jowanowitch Kearns Phillips Kim Mann Thompkins McKenzie Smith Krazit Nikolic Savelski Le Faive Barnada Holzmann DiRienzo Schneider Miranda Patchan Clark Owings Holland Olofinlua

UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Maryland Eastern Shore University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Okeyere Acheampong Odinakachukwu Crowley Teresco Toron Hooven Portanova Rodriguez Ivey Ralpth Wortner Lapp Krobatsch Dachiu

University of Maryland Eastern Shore University of Maryland Eastern Shore University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of the Sciences West Virginia University West Virginia University West Virginia University West Virginia University William Paterson University York College of Pennsylvania MACU HO

| 39

SU M M ER IS SU E

Michael

Dutt

York College of Pennsylvania

GPA of 3.7 and above Samantha Brittany Jeremiah Leon Tyler Nina Erin Timothy Carolyn Meredith Katherine Angelica Austin Haris Jayk Kaitlyn Kendall Laura Paul Ryan Samuel Tara Madison Andrew Molly Lalitha William McCall Deborah Mary Nicole Samuel Christian Lisa Daniel Eleanor Denis Matthew Ariel Jennifer 40 |

MACU HO

Brockway Lantz Clinchoc Lipscombe Arnold Arant Verdon Leiter Stabile McCarthy Sears Posey Morgan Kalajdzic Cherry Mesic Karr Bruns Stewart Walsh Woods Flanagan Chapman Long Morabito Adury Kakenmaster James Carey Wright Bubnoski Mendelson Levan Lumeya MacKinnon Wright Muftic Waskiewicz Fernandez Newman

Alvernia University Alvernia University Alvernia University Alvernia University Alvernia University Alvernia University Alvernia University Alvernia University Alvernia University Alvernia University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Dorian Evan Leila Emily Lauren Kiera Fabian Omofehintola Bianca Angelica Charles Wengert Gates Dunne Elnaiem Raghavan Htut Ebeid Newbill Decker Wang Bartek Stockdale Wilson Messersmith Miller Flores Oluyomi VanNess Long Fritsch Suczewski Kebede Stadel Xie Tatarian Tindle Lommerin Muccio Kress Gevirtz Dougherty Gowat

Kershaw White Nasser Messer Hunter Russell Prado Akinrinade Falconi Pagan Walker Eric Samantha Christopher Ahmed Abishek April Ramzi Danielle Sarah Yin Nicholas Cody Joshua Aaron Jeffrey Ivan Anna Katherine Katherine Rebecca Elizabeth Messeret Joseph Wenhui Nicholas Kailey Paige Daniel Charlotte Daniel Sean Eric

American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University American University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University Bucknell University MACU HO

| 41

SU M M ER IS SU E

Megan Jaimie Rebecca Pradiptee Laura Kishor Sarthak Sarah Utsav Romas Samar Dayana Sudin Tiffani Emily Sarah Fae Colin Stephen Kira Vicky Amanda Krystyna Laura Will Eric Chelsea Ren Anna Jarai Kacia Ali Hieu Nalani Rachael Julia Kathleen LaNiece Joojo Austin Marc Lanea Rachel 42 |

MACU HO

Collins Peter Messano Lama Cugini Ghimire Thapa Schiffelbein Dhakal Tamrakar Timilsina Seballos Shakya Gebhardt Bryk Slaw Kiewe Dietz Boyle Driscoll Maliszewski Meck-Torres Stemple Stopyra Park Chow Huckins Wang Martin-Doike Odell Lee Terry Wittner Nguyen Saito Smith Roberson Getaz Carpenter Orcan MacDougall Besson Pearson Tavani

Caldwell University Caldwell University Caldwell University Caldwell University Caldwell University Caldwell University Caldwell University Caldwell University Caldwell University Caldwell University Caldwell University Caldwell University Caldwell University Cedar Crest College Cedar Crest College Cedar Crest College Cedar Crest College Chestnut Hill College Chestnut Hill College Chestnut Hill College Chestnut Hill College Chestnut Hill College Chestnut Hill College Curtis Institute of Music Curtis Institute of Music Curtis Institute of Music Curtis Institute of Music Curtis Institute of Music Curtis Institute of Music Delaware State University Delaware State University Dickinson College Dickinson College Dickinson College Dickinson College Dickinson College Dickinson College Dickinson College Dickinson College Dickinson College Dickinson College Dickinson College Drew University

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Spencer Mia Kyra Salvatore Katherine Michael Justin Marissa Rachel Tyler Nicole Bridget Keira Caitlyn Srishti Diana Byanjana Christina

Trask Collins Whitehead Sclafani Yasser Gualtieri Ahmad Aulenbach Brubaker Butkus Curcio Fallon McGrath Whirt Arora Bernal Thapa Sciacca

Francesca

Bastone

Katelin

Leibner

Selena

Hart

Shi

Yang

Troi

Ward

Caitlin Dempsey Alex Emily Lisa Alexa Ayonche Malik Thomas Kevin Haleigh Carilynn Angela Megan Krista

Dickinson Pillot Jean Rojo Alicea Bashaw Clash Harris James Kidwell Marlowe Richard Sandoval Smith Blask

Drew University Drew University Drew University Drew University Drew University Drew University Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College Fairleigh Dickinson University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus Felician College Felician College Felician College Felician College Felician College Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Frostburg State University Gannon University MACU HO

| 43

SU M M ER IS SU E

Savannah Meredith Stephen Andrea Margaret David Morgan Veronica Justin Nicole Jung Bin Thomas Abigail Megan Mohamed Susan Iana Sarah Erika Bria Jillian Anna Heather Rodrigo Samuel Rebecca Adam Lynn Taylor Leanna Alexandra Nathaniel Emily Jessica Jenna Maxwell Kassandra Miranda Virginia Meenakshi Vivian Cole Son 44 |

MACU HO

Bubin Gursky Hart Mancuso Maslyn McCartney Thompson Tischler Smith Borrell Park Tuyen Rosenberger Myers Abdallah Casillo Garrick Godley Gonzalez Higgs Lucanie Marchetti Mengert Nunez Oduwole Picerno Rotzal Santo Domingo Panczer Walker Rago Hartlieb McCurdy Tragon Rinehart McIntyre Rae Cobb DeBolt Elango Hodges Johnson Nguyen

Gannon University Gannon University Gannon University Gannon University Gannon University Gannon University Gannon University Gannon University Harrisburg University Harrisburg University Juniata College Juniata College Juniata College Juniata College La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University La Salle University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Lock Haven University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University Marshall University

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Naomi Matthew Esther Lauren Arien Brittany William Jacqueline Johnna Kayleigh Trever Sarah Michael Rachael Taylor Erin Tatum Josh Jillian Elizabeth Jessica Tyler Kelsey Mike Jennifer Michelle Rachel Alexandra Andrew Christopher Nicholas Esosa Edward Joshua Kayla Justin Kayleah Oneisha Khalia Tyneika Khadijah Christian Maya

Miller Adelberg Kim Anderson Smith Albert Dunne McMullen Miller Morein Reed Rizzolo Trygar Brady Campos Hughes Stein Mas Alexander White Anastasio Hansen Rosvold Burke Lee Grushko Dean Phillips Langille Kelly Whittaker Aimufua Tukpeyi Samba Lawrence Johnson Woods Campbell Clancy Brown Hendrix Bonilla McAllister

Maryland Institute College of Art Maryland Institute College of Art Maryland Institute College of Art Maryland Institute College of Art Maryland Institute College of Art Misericordia University Misericordia University Misericordia University Misericordia University Misericordia University Misericordia University Misericordia University Misericordia University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Monmouth University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University Morgan State University MACU HO

| 45

SU M M ER IS SU E

Matt Zach Michelle Maria Larisa Francesca Kyle James Ashley Rosa Katherine Rebekah Bea Josh Robert John Bridgette Camille Bari Dayna Kelly Jessica Drew Rebecca Colleen Marianna Margaret Avalon Timothy Taylor Lauren Timothy Trevor John Tyler Jeffrey Meredith Libby Fatim Kevin Jillian Amanda Michael 46 |

MACU HO

Steele Lesieur Rose Barone Traub Licata Ott Harris Woodruff Vicente Bittner Hardy Tenorio Martinez Snyder Powers Nitza Werzowa Boyd Kline Osborne Sperber Swedberg Goodman Touhey Giercyk Johnston Esposito DeRosa Beckman Warning Canali Luck Krutsick Bauer Funk Clemons Bickel Sannoh Fitzpatrick Harkness Hamilton Forrest

Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Mount St. Mary’s University Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Muhlenberg College Neumann University Neumann University Neumann University Neumann University Neumann University Neumann University

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Travis James Brian Chantel Alicia April Taylor Monika Tanseem Joanna Sebasrian Emily Alexander Esther Jaquain Sandra Lauren Daniel Emily Sophie Robin Remy Amanda Juile Gladys Penelope Fariha Kendra Katherine Kristen Natalie Nytae Rebecca Daniel Joshua Keith Derrel Dawn Josef Paige David Brianne Kevin

Hall Patterson Forrest Briggs Izaguirre Schuppel Melchionna Khatak Hossain Ordner Falk Barone Hardan Kim Sloan Topete Wilson Rich Lindemuth McCarthy Relosa Victoria McGurk Johnson Kabyemera Segura Khan Stepp-Davis Larkin Moran Fox Lane Shocket Wimble Ledner Ellebracht Murray Mazurkiewicz Weikl Mazur Ward Bishop Demaio

Neumann University Neumann University Neumann University Neumann University Neumann University NJIT NJIT NJIT NJIT NJIT NJIT Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Philadelphia University Ramapo College of New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey MACU HO

| 47

SU M M ER IS SU E

Happy Ashley Rachel Ryan Stephen Gianna Lauren Lawrence Jay Delia Victoria Jessica Jennifer Kristin Nicole Joelle Gabriella Chris Marissa Joshua Atharva Alex Adam Ciara Bridget Erin Kathryn Allyson Nicole John Bethany Rebecca Rachel Kerryn Shane Mikaela Casey Jazmine Kelly Stuart Kunal Shannon Carly Thomas 48 |

MACU HO

Debi Liput Tyler Hopely Hopson Pannullo Wood Besch Barrientos Interra Kerler Sweeney Hill Steich Leinbach Flamini Mari-Davis Bonetti Adlerman Amritkar Azar Bagriacik Bouyer Butler Callahan Candela Cook Croge Damiri DeBlock Eckler Fackenthall Hughley Karolyi Langdon Lashley Martin McHale Moskovitz Patel Reid Samuels Schafer

Ramapo College of New Jersey Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rider University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Dennis Justin Ethan Kyle Justin Wilson Abdullah

Scharff Seay Stoetzer Sullender Williams Mike Abdelaziz

Joey

Poliziana

Amy

Mallon

David

Garcia

Acadia Jordan George Gabe Katherine Amanda Jordan Christina Rebekah Melissa Taylor Matthew Derrick Kaila Lindsey Danielle Sarah Bethany Luke Craig Michael Robert Jorge Brenna Sarah Radhika Vasili Sara Anna

Kandora Lohr Wait Clymer Frain Martin Potthoff Qawasmy Yerger Zebekow Engdahl Fowler Fyfield Hough Leitera Owens Stayer Yates Magera O’Dell McAree Pinto Rivera-Reyes Puza Gleason Kasabwala Pantazis Savoia Debella

Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Camden Campus Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Camden Campus Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Camden Campus Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Camden Campus Shepherd University Shepherd University Shepherd University Shippensburg University Shippensburg University Shippensburg University Shippensburg University Shippensburg University Shippensburg University Shippensburg University St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Mary’s College of Maryland Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology

MACU HO

| 49

SU M M ER IS SU E

Sonia Bryan Tim Ryan Michael Erin Miranda Ariel Jessica Katheryn Prislyn Jenna Chad Michael Jamie David Ahmed Christina Samantha Benjamin Lucas Elizabeth Meagan Tracy Conor Jessica Alexandra Katia Lilian Romulus Alyson Emily Julie Trent Hannah Adam Joshua Xixi Christopher Oluwabusayo Norman Ethan 50 |

MACU HO

Mantzouridou-Onasi Bonnet Baccaro Siatkowsky Daquila Suppes Maurer Korlinchak Taylor Pollick Pun Wade Byrd Wolfe Tsao Wiedel Eissa Bartko Chadbourne Korbelak Miller Rudt Bennaman Chance Perry Lee Shamberger-Sandosky Fortune Anosike Castelo Stetyick Miller Castaneda Bae Mathwich Blevins Franklin Chen Correia Lana Crone Goldschen

Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology U of Pittsburgh at Johnstown U of Pittsburgh at Johnstown U of Pittsburgh at Johnstown U of Pittsburgh at Johnstown U of Pittsburgh at Johnstown U of Pittsburgh at Johnstown U of Pittsburgh at Johnstown UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC UMBC

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Teauna Jayesh Abena Victoria Jenna Morgan Jamie Khushbu Alexander Daniel Shadoe Jason Arkady Alex Weiwei Madeline Anne Michael Alexander Laura Haley Samantha Steven Jessica Andrea Matthew Dan Camille Albert Carlton Daniel Megan Elizabeth Rebecca Xinwei Jennifer Emily Megan Amanda Arjun Rebecca Cheyenne Coleman Briyanah

Harper Gupta Dapaah Nizzari Pekofsky Lehr Judefind Modi Waad Amato Lange Bowser Apelchuk Schilder Swei Nelson Sanger McCullough Wright Dickens Leo Bush Bankert Oestreicher Barbosa Conrad McCole Fontenelle Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Agostino Brady Damiani Cusick Keating Lusk Jiang Lane Schmidt Dawson-Elli Abrom Patel Russell Coleman

UMBC University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Delaware University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Harris

University of Maryland Eastern Shore MACU HO

| 51

SU M M ER IS SU E

Kadeem Andrew David Eliza Frederick Shobana Bina Michael Leah Stamati Stephanie Alexandra Sarah Olivia Carissa Jesse Dylan Lina Maxime Allison Erin Elizabeth Taylor Norman Meghan Erin Claire Melissa Steven Kaitlyn Edward Michael Gregory Kimberly Dmitro Devin Michael Timothy Samantha Stephanie Emily Deanna Paul 52 |

MACU HO

Turnbull Dierkes Lai Rothstein Ding Ramasamy Kassamali Sha Davidson Liapis Li Ortega Voisine Olszak Gilbert Ellingworth Sun Huang Wang Resnick Tracy Joyce Wisniewski Frederick Erwin Flannigan Murphy Calascibetta Graefe Kuntzman Westlake Predi Stonier Paulsen Martynowych Sullivan-Phillips McCabe Janes Kintzly Romano Holzman Russo Giordano

University of Maryland Eastern Shore University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton

MACU H O MAGA ZI N E

Ryan William Ingrid Darren Van Ashley Sean Dorenda Kendall Patrick Amanda Casey Laurel Matt Jason Emily Hannah Nicholas Brandon Matthew RyanÂ Diosana Ian Heather Jillian Brian Kyle Nicole Alyssa Kaitlynn Rachel Michele Josiah Grant Cory Allison Allison Nevin Ashley Allison Carson Ketsy Shannon

Antonawich Hartz Will Friedman Au Lewis Ahern Kelly Davis Ginther Haar Jahnigen Jones Klepfer Mercando Stecker Weiss Cima Hynson Ruppert Jones Rivera Wolsten Cook Padilla Holmes Deveza Mak Pick Hannum Stoltzfus Boyer Andrick Weiss Hutchison White White Maxson Groff Jenkins Caraballo-Garcia Meglathery

University of Scranton University of Scranton University of Scranton University of the Sciences University of the Sciences University of the Sciences University of the Sciences University of the Sciences Washington College Washington College Washington College Washington College Washington College Washington College Washington College Washington College Washington College William Paterson University William Paterson University William Paterson University William Paterson University William Paterson University William Paterson University William Paterson University William Paterson University William Paterson University William Paterson University William Paterson University York College of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania York College of Pennsylvania MACU HO

| 53

SU M M ER IS SU E

OLLD R GO OER ONNSS SPPO S

MACUO Friend Since 1997

215-677-3933 www.imageusa.net

54 |

MACU HO