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Linfield College DigitalCommons@Linfield Student Engagement Posters The Inauguration of Dr. Miles K. Davis 3-5-2019 When One Door Closes . . . Meg Angier Linfield College Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/inauguration2019_students  Part of the Gender Equity in Education Commons, Higher Education Commons, Liberal Studies Commons, and the Sustainability Commons Recommended Citation Angier, Meg, "When One Door Closes . . ." (2019). Student Engagement Posters. 1. https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/inauguration2019_students/1 This Book is protected by copyright and/or related rights. It is brought to you for free via open access, courtesy of DigitalCommons@Linfield, with permission from the rights-holder(s). Your use of this Book must comply with the Terms of Use for material posted in DigitalCommons@Linfield, or with other stated terms (such as a Creative Commons license) indicated in the record and/or on the work itself. For more information, or if you have questions about permitted uses, please contact digitalcommons@linfield.edu. When One Door Closes...After being accepted into Linfield, I made it my goal to get involved with clubs and activities that I was interested in.  This year, my Sophomore year, I have been fortunate enough to serve as a Resident Assistant (RA) for the Gender Inclusive community in Campbell Hall. This has not only taught me about the importance of a community, but it has also allowed me to develop leadership skills I wouldn't have had otherwise. Join me on my journey from door to door and learn about all of the amazing things Linfield has to offer!Earth Week 2018:At the beginning of my Freshman year, I joined Linfield’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) as a Green Chair, the chair that advocates for sustainability both in the residence halls and on campus. While a Green Chair, my passion for sustainability continued to flourish as I took the Community Service Environmental Science course. I applied to be an intern in the Office of Sustainability on campus and I was instantly in love with the tasks given to me through this internship. As an intern for the Office of Sustainability, I was able to help plan and run the Earth Week celebration which happened at the end of a week of sustainable activities such as the Film Fest and the Succulent Planting event. Succulent Planting Night: During my Sophomore year, my door closed to the sustainability internship, and reopened to a job in the Sustainability office. During my sophomore year I  was hired as an employee in the Office of Sustainability where I am able to use the skill I learned as an intern to program events for the students. The succulent planting events have been a great way to engage the students in an activity where they can learn how to grow and take care of plants while making friends. My Co-RA’s:After being in RHA for my freshman year, I was really interested in what other things Residence Life had to offer. I applied to be an RA and was placed in Campbell hall in the Gender Inclusive community. As my RHA door closed, my RA door opened, allowing me to gain an even stronger sense of  communication, collaboration and time management skills. My Co-RA’s in Campbell have been one of the largest support systems through this year, along with the constant support of the AD’s and my professors. My ability to cope with difficult situations and encourage residents to engage in the community has improved so much through my time as an RA, and I am very grateful for all of the opportunities Residence Life has given me. Hall events:As a resident in Pioneer Hall last year, my RA’s worked really hard to plan events according to the residents' interests. This year as an RA, my goal has been to continue the positive atmosphere that Pioneer Hall had in Campbell Hall by offering fun hall events such as the one pictured where we painted pumpkins. Not only does this engage the residents, but it allows them to bond with one another and increase their Linfield bubble with new perspectives and friendships.1234By Meg AngierEnvironmental Science majorResident Assistant Office of Sustainability Employee1 2 3 4

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