As a member of the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of Residence Life supports the value of promoting student leadership and engagement opportunities for our residential students and student staff members.
CAACURH Regional Business Conference 2026
CWRU was proud to host the Regional Business Conference at CWRU! During the weekend of February 20-22, we were honored to welcome 65 student delegates and 20 Advisors from 18 regional institutions to our campus. We appreciated the opportunity to connect with the 13 Regional Board Members that guide the regional organization. We would also shoutout our 3 Vendor Representatives.
This would not have been possible without our team of student members and staff advisors:
- Nivi Srinivasan, Conference Co-Chair
- Hannah Shih, Conference Co-Chair
- David Trent, Finance
- Tejul Dafria, Registration
- Noah Medrano, Logistics & Facilities
- Malcolm Miller, Service & Belonging
- Ridhima Prasad, Marketing
- Alex Nelson, Dining
- Matthew Hassenfratz, Technology & Volunteering
- Thatcher Buck, Spirit
- Daniella Parks, Conference Advisor
- Allie Lyncha, Conference Advisor
- Devin Fabian, Conference Advisor
CAACURH Regional Leadership Conference 2025
During the weekend of November 7-9th, a delegation of 12 students (1 NCC, 1 RHA Rep, 1 NRHH Rep, and 9 RHA members) and 2 advisors attended the Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) at Slippery Rock University (SRU) in Slippery Rock, PA.
Here's a quick recap of Recognition & Awards from RLC '25:
- CWRU won the Spirit Award for the delegation with the most spirit!
- Our National Communications Coordinator, Noah, was awarded a Cougar Pride Pin!
- Our Vice President for Residential Experience, Alex, won a Top 5 Ed Session!
- Hunter, the President of Noyes-Fayette Community Council, was presented the Distinguished Delegate Award!
To learn more about conferences or CWRU on the regional and/or national level, reach out to Noah, nlm58@case.edu.
National Residence Hall Honorary "Of The Months"
- Residence Life Professional Staff: Daniella Parks - August 2024 - Campus
- Educational Program: Student Activities Fair - August 2024 - Campus and Regional
- Organization: CWRU Community Pantry - September 2024 - Campus
- Residence Life Pro Staff: Maria Leonino - September 2024 - Campus and Regional, March 2025 - Campus
- Graduate Assistant: Katherine Averill - October 2024 - Campus
- Residence Life Pro Staff: Allie Lyncha - October 2024 - Campus, January 2025 - Campus and Regional
- Advisor: Daniella Parks - November 2024 - Campus and Regional
- Residence Life Professional Staff: Matt Dvorak - November 2024 - Campus
- Spotlight: CWRU Family Thanksgiving - November 2024 - Campus and Regional
- Advisor: Elise Rolston - February 2025 - Campus
- Graduate Assistant: Mikayla Heinrich-Wong - February 2025 - Campus and Regional
- Residence Life Professional Staff: Emily Aburaad - February 2025 - Campus
As a recognition program from July 2024 thru March 2025 NRHH recognized 77 Campus Winners, 39 of those which won on the Regional Level. Of those 39 Regional Winners, 6 won Nationally. Overall, CWRU is ranked 3rd in OTMs in the nation, based on participation and winning nominations.
End of Year Recognition 2026
- Heena Dave (Upperclass Community Council Rep and NRHH member) was awarded the NRHH Golden Pen for engaging in the most impactful OTM writing
- Sriya Potturu (NRHH member and 26/27 VP of Recognition) was awarded the Outstanding Service Pin for her dedication to participating in and implementing service opportunities in NRHH this Year.
- Lillian Paley (NRHH member and 2627 NRHH President) was awarded the Outstanding Recognition Pin for consistently demonstrating strong leadership and initiative within the community and the organization.
- Upperclass won excellence in Advocacy and Programming
- Mistletoe won excellence in Leadership Development
- Cedar Magnolia won achievement in Advocacy
- Juniper won achievement in Advocacy and Programming
- Clarke Tower won achievement in Programming and Leadership Development
- Murray Hill won achievement in Leadership Development
- Programming - Aaron Yoon (CedarMag Storrs Rep)
- Advocacy - Luke Tierney (Carlton Road Kusch Rep)
- Leadership Development - Ashley Hui (Murray Hill President)
- Community - Edilson Morales Rios (Clarke Tower Treasurer)
- Meaningful Work - Syna Kikanamada (Mistletoe Raymond Rep)
- Representation - Kevin Chae (Upperclass Community Council Rep)
- Growth - Colin Haselfeld (Carlton Road Treasurer)
- Enjoyment - John Ademuwagun (Mistletoe Community Council Rep)
- David Trent
- Kevin Chae
- Heena Dave
- Nivi Srinivasan
- Hannah Shih
- Tejul Dafria
- Maren Antee
- Ava Johnson
- Katherine Bryant
- James Evans
- Shubham Choudhary
- Ariana Elizabeth Lyngdoh
- Malcolm Miller
- Elise Rolston
- Maddy Fox
- Izzy Bazzy
Elise Rolston was awarded Outstanding Council Advisor for her efforts in supporting councils over the last three years!
The Glenn Nichols Cup was awarded to the Council of the Year... Upperclass Community Council
RHA strives to build community in the residence halls and enhance the Residential Experience. RHA advocates for the residents of CWRU by facilitating communication between residents and university offices, provides leadership opportunities for students in all residential experiences, and hosts events such as Casino Night and Res Hall Rendezvous. Nine of the residential communities on the CWRU campus are home to an RHA Community Council, which puts on location-specific programs, along with understanding and advocating for the individual needs of each community.
- Cedar Magnolia
- Clarke Tower
- Juniper
- Mistletoe
- Carlton Road
- Fayette / Noyes
- Murray Hill
- Upperclass
Note: Independent Living Experience does not maintain a Community Council or formal engagement within Residence Hall Association.
The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is a leadership based honorary comprised of exemplary residential students who value service and recognition and are committed to leadership and scholarship. As such, they aim to promote recognition and service throughout the residential community here at CWRU. NRHH recognizes outstanding efforts by all members of the residential community through their Of the Month (OTM) awards program.