Texas Tech Residence Halls Association

We're one week away from our Self Care and Self Love event! Tuesday, February 13th in the Honors Classroom from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. We will be giving out candy, chocolate, and flowers and you'll have the opportunity to write a love letter to yourself, a friend, or a loved one!

We are so excited to spread the love and reconnect with all of our residents. ❤️

We hope all of you who celebrate Thanksgiving had a fruitful and grounding day! Thanksgiving break is the perfect time to regroup and prepare for finals season. RHA wishes you all a restful weekend and safe travels back to Lubbock!

We are so grateful for all of our residents and on campus leaders. Thank you to all of you who came out to our Friendsgiving on Monday, we loved serving you free dinner and sweets 🦃

The 4th annual Celebrations Around the World is ONE week away! Join us in celebrating our diverse student body in an enriching, interactive and exciting event. November 27th from 6:00-8:00 PM in the SUB Ballroom. There will be FREE food, drinks, live performances and activities. The first 100 students to check in will receive a FREE T-Shirt!!⁠
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Reach out if you have any questions! We are so excited to see all of you there.

Corn Maze 2023 was a success, we had so much fun at Atl Do Farms with all of you! There’s no better way to celebrate fall and take a break outside than getting lost in the corn maze with your friends.

Tag your friends in the comments or repost on your story if you see yourself or someone you know!

Join the Leadership Inclusion Team this week as we honor Indigenous People's Heritage Month! Tune into our Instagram stories for interactive content educating on the rich and diverse culture, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Don't forget, wear red on Wednesday, post a picture on your story and tag us to get reposted!

Let the countdown begin! We are overjoyed to announce that the 65th annual Carol of Lights is only 25 days away. Carillon starts at 6:30 PM and the event begins at 7:00 PM. RHA is proud that one small gathering of residents has grown into such a special event and one of Texas Tech's longest standing traditions.

This year's Carol of Lights is sponsored by and the night will be filled with laughter, celebration and singing! Try and spot the RHA Executive board and Carol of lights Student Committee on stage 😉

Hey RHA! This week, Quacker Jack decided to spend sometime outside, and encourages our residents to take time to enjoy some fresh air! 🐤☀️

Our friends in TechSafe would like to remind everyone to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen in this heat. TechSafe, a committee within the Residence Halls Association, focuses on providing resources for student health, safety, and wellness.
To learn more about how to get involved with TechSafe, or any of RHA’s committees, check out our TechConnect or email us at [email protected].

From May 26th-29th, 9 students and two advisors from Texas Tech travelled to Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana to attend the NACURH Annual Conference "Much Ado About Leadership". NACURH, or the National Association of College and University Residence Halls, hosts these celebrations of student leadership and achievement every year, however, this was the first in-person conference since 2019.

Not only did our institution participate in the most spirited region, but our NRHH took home the NACURH NRHH President of the Year award!

Interested in getting learning more about RHA and our regional opportunities? Be on the lookout for more information about the upcoming SWACURH Regional Leadership Conference happening this fall! 🐤💚

Introducing the summer interns, Madi and Mary!

This summer, they'll be promoting RHA committees, RHA internships, and Complex Councils by meeting incoming students at Red Raider Orientation.

See you this summer! ☀️🐝

We had our LAST senate meeting last week! Thank you to all of our senators for voting on legislation, contributing to elections, and relaying all RHA business to their Complex Councils. It's been an amazing year!

This semester, a few of the members of the RHA team took a trip to Austin to experience the SWACURH Regional Business Conference. Our team was able to bring home THREE awards for the university, including RHA Executive Board Member of the Year, NRHH President of the Year, and School of the Year! Congratulations to the individuals that worked hard to make this happen, and we can't wait to see how Tech performs at the national level when the board travels to the NACURH Conference in Indianapolis this summer. ❤️🖤

We hope everyone had a 🎸ROCKIN'🤘 time at Spring Fling! It was a beautiful day filled with lots of laughter and fun memories. Thanks to everyone who came out, and be sure to tag us in your pictures!

Come get a free plant pot from the C.U.T.E. Committee to customize to your liking to brighten up your room (and receive a plant to go with it)!

We will soon be saying goodbye to three of our RHA executive board members! Congratulations to Alea Stevenson (President), Emily Dempsey (VP of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion), and Sadie West (VP of Public Relations & External Affairs) who are all graduating in May! All three have been involved with RHA in some way since their freshman year, and we can't wait to see what they do in the future. We will miss you!

Join RHA for "Wreck 'Em & Roll: Let's Rock Spring Fling"! There will be a rock band for live music, an inflatable obstacle course to conquer, free games and prizes, food trucks with free food, and lots of FUN!!! Will you be there? 🤘🎸🤘

to last year's Wreck 'Em Round Up where we Saddled Up for Spring Fling! Last years event was so fun with so much free food, fun games, and amazing prizes. We even had a mechanical bull!!! 🐂🤠 Look out for our post tomorrow announcing THIS YEAR'S Spring Fling!

Celebrating Our Stories was such a great experience! Thank you to all of our wonderful panelists for sharing their stories and to all of the students who came and listened.

to last year’s Diamonds, Drag & Disco Drag Show! We love having the opportunity to represent and embrace our diverse student body.

Join RHA for "Celebrating Our Stories", where we will have a panel of empowered and diverse individuals share their experiences with our student body! There will be FREE t-shirts, FREE food, and a cute photobooth! We would love to see you come out 😄

Come grab fresh popcorn, soda, and candy with the GUFM committee and learn about our scholarship! We will be in the Stangel/Murdough lobby at 6 until supplies run out! Come out 😊

Get your creative juices flowing and help design the 2023 Carol of Lights Campaign! Submit your ideas to the link in our bio, or go directly go to housing.ttu.edu/forms/caroloflightsartcontest. Good luck!

Join the LIT committee for their monthly LITChats! This month, they are discussing healthy relationships with RISE and providing FREE Chipotle. We'd love to have you there for the great conversations!

Nominate someone you know for the GUFM scholarship!!! Check out the link in bio for the application!

In honor of Black History Month, RHA will be highlight influential Black Figures throughout history! Walk through the SUB courtyard between February 21st-23rd to see the displays!

Hi pals! I am Alondra Silva-Martinez, and I am the Vice President of Administration and Finance for the Residence Halls Association. I am from Austin, Texas and I am currently majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Education and Actuarial Science. This is my third year at Texas Tech University and this semester I am looking forward to working with RHA and working closely with student leaders. Fun Fact: I can make bird noises and love playing tennis.

Are you interested in running for the RHA Executive board? Submit your intent to run by February 21st! You will gain valuable leadership experience, be able to program and advocate for TTU residents, and get your housing (up to a traditional room) and meal plan paid for! Reach out to us with any questions, and access the form through the Link in Bio!!!

Leadership was Blooming at RHA's 2023 LOC-UP Leadership Conference this past weekend! There were many opportunities for team building and many education sessions for leaders to attend.

The idea of setting New Year's Resolutions can be tough! Here are some alternative ways to approach New Year's Resolutions that may be less stressful ☺️

We handed out some ❄COOL❄ sweatshirts at Expedition RHA! Were you able to make it?

Start your Spring Semester off with some adventure! RHA Winter Raider Welcome is filled with so many fun and FREE events. Will you be attending?