Snapshots from the RAPP XXVIII Banquet

Last week, we celebrated the members of RAPP XXVIII for their challenging and successful year together.  Here are some shots from the evening.  Head over to Rebecca's Facebook to see the full album.

RAPP celebrations involve a lot of fun!

We had a delicious dinner together in Mick & Mack's Cafe.  We were grateful to be joined by many campus dignitaries:

• Debra Merchant, Interim Vice President of Student Affairs & Services
• Dr. Bleuzette Marshall, Interim Chief Diversity Officer and RAPP VI alumna
• Dr. Robin Martin, Associate Vice Provost of Diversity & Inclusion
• Frank Bowen, Dean of Students
• Daniel Cummins, Assistant Dean of Students, Director of University Judicial Affairs, and RAPP VIII facilitator
• Dr. Nicole Mayo, Director of Student Activities & Leadership Development (SALD)
• Dr. Nicole Ausmer, Assistant Director of SALD
• Leah Howell, Program Manager of Fraternity & Sorority Life in SALD
• Dr. Terri Hurdle, Program Coordinator of Student Activities Board and Emerging Ethnic Leaders (SALD)
• Dr. Susie Mahoney, Program Coordinator of Club Sports (SALD)
• Portia Watkins, Program Coordinator of University Funding Board and Student Safety Board (SALD)

Dinner with dignitaries!
L to R: Kristin, Debra Merchant, Sabria, Meg, Dr. Susie Mahoney, Leah

Dinner with dignitaries!
L to R: Maya, Leah Howell, Lindy, Oge, Dean Bowen, Nathaniel

Dinner with dignitaries!
L to R: Tianshu, Dioncia, Dr. Hurdle, Shawnee

Our Peer Leaders Farooq, Kristin, and Tianshu kicked off the program with leadership reflections on the year.  This was followed by remarks from the RAPP XXVIII members recognized with the Terence L Jones Diversity Award, Kalilah and Nate.

We then recognized people with near-perfect and perfect attendance with special certificates of appreciation:

Thanks for ALWAYS being there!
L to R: Abbey, Anthony, Bridget, Kahvah, Maya, Rebekah, Sabria, and Shawnee

We then thanked our dignitaries for their generosity with their time spending dinner with us and moved into the private-to-the-group portion of the evening: RAPPmate presentations!

Many thanks to RAPP XXVIII for a celebration that was as meaningful AND fun as the whole year together!

Anthony & Nathia smile post-celebration.

Iman & Kahvah smile post-celebration.

Post-celebration "men of RAPP XXVIII" photo!
L to R: Oge, Nathaniel, Anthony, Marquez, Farooq, and Brice

Sarah reminded us that RAPP forever impacts your perspective! :)

Snapshots from the RAPPORT Year-End Celebration

Last week we celebrated the 2012-13 academic year of RAPPORT - a year of learning, growing, leadership, and fun!  Here are some snapshots of the evening.

The more-than-two-dozen participants enjoyed a dinner from Deep India.

While filling our stomachs, we shared fun memories from the many RAPPORT activities throughout the year.  Then we wrote how we'll each apply something we learned from our interactions in RAPP/ORT this year.

Alexis plans to join RAPP XXIX!

Allison has several takeaways: paying attention to context & semantics, looking for opportunities to better the world, and appreciating good friends!

Vicky will always meet people with an open heart and an open mind!

We ended with recognizing each Bearcat who had earned a RAPP Social Justice Peer Educator Certificate - they shared what the process had meant to them and then participants all shared reflections on the positive impact the person had had on them and/or the group process.

Laura receives her RAPP Social Justice Peer Educator Certificate!

Sharing memories generated lots of laughs, some tears, and a celebration of continual learning!

The evening was facilitated and emceed by Jojo!

RAPP XXV Wednesday Banquet

Wednesday night we ended the RAPP XXV year with the Wednesday group banquet. It was a night full of reflection, laughter, a few tears, and food.
Here are a few snapshots from the evening (click on picture to see it in full):

Our two amazing Peer Leaders - DeVorah (right) and Kimmins (left) - presented each other to the group.

Some of RAPP XXV Wednesday watching a presentation.
One of my favorite snapshots of the night - a hug between Jourdi and her presenter, Chelsea.

Sarah was particularly bright during her presentation.

Fatima gave a big smile while her presenter was talking about her.

RAPP XXV Tuesday Banquet

Last night marked the official end of the RAPP XXV Tuesday process. Our group came together for a final evening of reflection, celebration, and eating together. I was impressed by the meaningful presentations each member gave and greatly enjoyed the humor and sentimentality of the night.

A few snapshots of the evening...

Dinner was a build-your-own-taco buffet.

Our special guest "dignitaries" were Mrs. Patty Hudson of SALD and Dean Bowen. It was great fun having them and great fun kicking them out. :)



One of my favorite snapshots of the evening was this one of Dy'Mand and Anthony reacting to a funny part of a presentation!