Ithaca College

It is with great pleasure that the RA Recognition Committee announces the winners of the Block 4 Awards.

Resident Assistant of the Block

Winner has demonstrated outstanding work in the position and can be considered role models to both their residents and other RAs.  By going above and beyond others’ expectations of them, this RA deserves to be recognized for their commitment and excellence in the position.

• Julia Dunn, West Tower

Staff Member of the Block

Winners are team-players and consistently done good work on their staff.  This one outstanding member of the staff sets the standard for everyone and provides critical motivation to the rest of the staff. There are multiple winners because each staff can be presented in this award.

• Matt Zeitler, Circle Apartments
• Tia Stewart, Emerson and  the Garden Apartments (EmGar)
• Kailey Denzer-Weiler, East Tower
• Jordan Bastedo; Boothroyd, Rowland, Talcott (BRT)
• Derek Hartman; Landon, Bogart, Lyon, Clark (LBLC)
• Lizzy Honas; Hood, Holmes,  Hilliard, Eastman (3HE)
• Adam Ellerson, Terraces 1-4
• Liz Basse, Terraces 9-12
• Andy Hanold, West Tower

Community of the Block

Winners are floors, buildings, clusters, or areas on campus that have a unique cohesiveness.  These communities may participate in numerous activities together or may just be a very comfortable and fun environment to be in.

• BRT Staff

Program of the Block

The winning program is the most creative, fun, well-attended, and purposeful programs that have taken place this block.  These programs should demonstrate the time and effort put in to plan them and a strong reception from attendees.

• EmGar End of the Year BBQ, sponsored by the Emerson Hall and Garden Apartment RAs

Bulletin Board of the Block

The winning board clearly shows the creator(s)’ ingenuity, creativity, and effort.  These boards may provide crucial information for residents, or may be the entertainment that brightens their day.

• ABC’s of Dreams, by Brittany Bookman of Terraces 1-4

Personal Achievements This Block

• Aaron Escobedo, Residence Director of LBLC, was accepted into Grad School at Northern Arizona University
• Alexis McNutt, of Terraces 1-4, for continuing to find ways to balance her time commitment to classes, friends, her residents, and The Ithacan
• Erin Shultz, of Terrace 9-12, for working hard to lead the planning of the Centennial Celebration for her fraternity
• Kathleen Nguyen and Alexis Lysyczyn, of Terraces 1-4, for stepping in and taking on extra RA work during a recent staff change
• Lendy Krantz, of EmGar, for receiving a Fullbright award

Resident Director of the Block

This Residence Director has demonstrated outstanding work in the position.  They are consistently reliable, helpful, creative, and serve as a great role model for their staff and residents.  RDs hold us all together, and for that they should be recognized!

• Fred Chandra, Terrace 1-4

Please congratulate these winners when you see them on campus. They have worked hard to create a positive residential community at Ithaca College.