May 2012
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Fall Reading Week Survey
Have you heard about the idea of Carleton getting a Fall Reading Week?
We sure have!
Now it’s your turn to tell us what you think.
By filling out this survey, RRRA along with CASG and CUSA will automatically enter your name into a draw for $75 on your campus card!
Thanks for your help!
-Omar, Joel, Rawan
http://www.casg.ca/fall-reading-week-survey/
April 2012
5 posts
RRRA Awards and Bursaries
Please visit the Awards and Bursaries section of our website for complete details.
The RRRA Awards and Bursaries are given each year to students who have made outstanding contributions to their community. Applications for Awards and Bursaries are accepted once they are advertised in the second semester. To help as many students as possible, the amounts for RRRA Awards and Bursaries have increased...
Summer Job Openings
If you are staying in Ottawa for summer and are looking for a job, look no further!
The Abstentions Convenience Store is now looking for summer Cashiers. Please see the job posting for more information including the application deadline.
“Free passes to the movies tonight! Come by the RRRA Office now! The Cabin in the...”
– - Kaisha!
“Constitutional Board will be meeting today at 5:30pm in the RRRA Office.”
– Kaisha, Chair & Prez
“L&A Lanyards are in!!!!! Come and get them!”
– Kaisha
March 2012
12 posts
RRRA Elections Press Release
Click here for the Elections Results Press Release
“There will be a Constitutional Board meeting tonight at 5:30pm in the RRRA...”
– Kaisha, chair of the Constitutional Board
WE HAVE AWESOME NEWS!
Kaisha spoke with Housing - we’re getting air conditioning installed in Abstentions!!
Solid investment!
It has been way too hot inside the store and with summer coming it’s an issue we need to deal with. We have built up a surplus throughout this year and this has allowed us to invest in the association. Abstentions is RRRA’s main source of revenue. All profit made in...
INSPIRA - Youth Leadership Conference by HOLAS
INSPIRE AND BE INSPIRED! www.holasinspira.ca #holasinpira on Twitter !!!!!! @holascarleton INSPIRA Youth Leadership Conference will take place at Carleton University from March 23—24, 2012. It will bring together 150 delegates from around Canada to take part in a weekend of activities, discussion and events centred around three key values: heritage, leadership, and development. The goal...
Poll Clerks Wanted!
The RRRA Elections office is still looking for poll clerks for the Elections. Candidates that are interested are encouraged to apply ASAP.
Poll clerks must be available for mandatory training on Sunday, March 18 and be available to work most the of the day on March 21st.
Pay: $10.25/hr.
Applicants should send their resume, cover letter and class schedule to elections@rrra.ca
Thanks,
...
It's that time of year! TUNNEL MURALS!
The RRRA executives have been given the green light to start the process of approving tunnel murals!
As a floor, make sure that the general consensus is that there is widespread approval for the mural design and then forward your chosen design to RRRA’s Vice President Administration, Omar Bainto. Omar will then forward your design to Equity Services for consideration at which point it will...
We are now selling Pandamonium tickets!
Get yours now for $10!!!
The Arkells, Lights, Pympanic and more!!!
PANDAMONIUM at the JUNOS
CUSA and the SFUO are teaming up with the JUNOS to bring you the biggest and best PANDAMONIUM ever!!! PANDAMONIUM at the JUNOS. This year’s concert will have an all star packed line up with two stages to meet everybody’s music tastes! Stay tuned for Line Up announcements and how to get your tickets! *** CUSA et la FEUO collabore avec les JUNOS pour vous présenter le plus gros et le...
Elections Ruling Regarding Nominations
Click here for the CEO’s Ruling regarding nominations
New Job Posting in Residence
Please click here for new job openings in residence.
February 2012
12 posts
2012 RRRA General Elections
The Writ has been dropped for the 2012 RRRA General Elections to elect a new executive.
Click here for the Writ.
RRRA Hires Elections Officers
February 28, 2012
Rideau River Residence Association
613-520-5641
admin@rrra.ca
Re: 2012 RRRA Election Chief Electoral Officer and Deputy Electoral Officer Selection Announcement
The Rideau River Residence Association is pleased to announce the selection of Fadi El Masry as the Chief Electoral Officer and Maddy Porter as the Deputy Electoral Officer for the 2012 RRRA elections.
Maddy Porter, a...
“PSA about the #CUSA elections!
They are happening today and tomorrow. You can...”
– The RRRA Execs
Relay 4 Life Valentines
Spotted: Relay 4 Life selling $2 valentines! Find them in RezCom! :)
CU Exchange Bake Sale
Today outside the RRRA Office, the CU Exchange Club is holding a bake sale!
Funds raised will go towards supporting their trip to Toronto.
Be sure to stop by!
RRRA and CUSA joint statement
February 11th, 2012 – Ottawa, ON
In consideration of a recent student death on campus, CUSA and RRRA will be providing support services to students on Sunday, February 12th, 2012. Beginning at 8:00am students can access confidential support services in rooms 209 and 225 Residence Commons. The RRRA Office will be open from 9:00am to 9:00pm (extended as necessary) for students to come together...
RRRA Responds to Tragedy in Residence:
In light of the recent tragedy, the Rideau River Residence Association (RRRA) along with the Carleton University Students Association (CUSA) will be offering support services.
On Sunday February 12th there will be confidential counseling available in rooms 209 and 225 of Residence Commons.
Additionally, the RRRA Office will be open from 9am – 9pm for any students who would like to gather and sign...
CU Unplugged Student Concert Series
Come out and enjoy CU Unplugged, a relaxing student concert in Rooster’s Coffeehouse. Enjoy music, the chance to win prizes, as well as complimentary tea for everyone the entire evening on February 9th beginning at 9:30 p.m.
Performers can sign-up in the Student Experience Office located at 430 Tory Building.
With up to 12 different performances by your peers lined up, ranging from singing...
Fall Orientation Volunteer Recruitment - sign up... →
Monday! Beginning of the week.. dun dun dun dunnn...
ninjabeckii:
“Reminder: tomorrow is the last day to order the February GOOD FOOD BOX!
You...”
– Contact Kaisha at president@rrra.ca for more details or stop by the office!
Candy Grams on Sale: Feb 8-10th in RezCom
Buy a candy gram for your sweetheart on February 8, 9, or 10th, between 10am and 4pm.
Deliveries will be made on Valentine’s Day!
Contact Kaisha at president@rrra.ca or cuftc09@gmail.com
January 2012
5 posts
Ottawa Good Food Box! Order from RRRA! →
We’ve brought the Good Food Box Back to Res! The Ottawa Good Food Box is a community run, bulk purchasing of fresh fruits and vegetables! normally run through the CUSA Food Centre, we’ve worked to bring it home to students living in residence. What does this mean? If you’re strapped for cash or just sick of the caf’s meagre selection of fresh produce then pick up a Good...
Updated: Employment Opportunities
Please see the employment section of our website to view new job opportunities in residence.
(Free!!) Relay 4 Life event: Saturday Jan 28th →
Come join us for a day of free fun in the snow!!! We have a list of different fun activities you can all take part in! Come as a team or come alone and just join the fun! We will also be selling hot chocolate to warm you guys up! Schedule of Events: 12pm (noon): start off with a nice easy warm up skate to help shake off any possible toxins and sin from the night before. And by warm up… We...
“Happy Chinese New Year! Gong Hei Fat Choy. A happy, healthy and prosperous Year...”
– from RRRA
New Contest! Leave The Pack Behind!
November 2011
27 posts
RRRA Movember 'Stache Contest!
Hey guys!
Do you think you have the best Movember ‘stache on Residence? Prove it! RRRA will be hosting a mini Movember ‘stache contest this Wednesday at 7pm in the Atrium. Come and show off your ‘stache and help raise awareness for Prostate Cancer. The winner gets a mystery prize! RRRA will also have a table in the atrium all day Wednesday, so come through with any...
Holiday Food Drive!
Hey Guys!
This year Carleton University is having its very own Food Drive! Food donations are based on a point system and the individual or group with the most points wins a dinner for five, so come out and donate for a cause. Donate at the RRRA Office today!
Donations can be dropped off until December 2nd.
Petition
SIGN THE PETITION HERE
The Department of Housing automatically charges every residence student approximately $242.00/year for room phones, regardless if the service is used or not. Unlike other services such as the CUSA Health Plan, students are NOT given the option to opt-out of this service and receive their money back.
RRRA believes this is unfair because the majority of students who live...
Water Polo
Water Polo OUAs this weekend! Support our Ravens. Friday 2pm, against Queen’s. Saturday 1pm, against U of Toronto. Then Sunday in the medal games. GO RAVENS GO!
Pictures from Formal
Will be posted soon. Thanks to the Shutterbug Photography club for their talented work.
No Open Bar.
Hello Rez Friends,
Unfortunately we have finally lost in the battle against the world for the Open Bar. Orginally the Hotel said no, than the CU Admin cracked down on us, and now our insurance agency. We cannot have Open Bar tonight due to the liability it puts on RRRA and it’s Executives - which act as the Board of Directors, aka if RRRA is sued - it’s actually Kaisha, Dorothy, and...
Remembrance Day w/ RRRA
Meet in RezCom at 10am. We will be going downtown together.
“We are having issues with our “Open Bar” - details will be posted...”
– RRRA
“We will be selling Formal tickets again today but the special deal of $35 for 2...”
– RRRA Exec - Kaisha, Dorothy & Omar