Issue #21– February 13, 2012

Student Staff Spotlight: Global Resident Advisor: Dana Whittemore

 

Name: Dana Whittemore

Position in Residence Life: Global Resident Advisor (GRA)

Year/Major: Biomedical Sciences- Senior

Where were you born? Where are you from? Born in Buffalo NY, and from Columbus, OH.

What occupation are you aiming for after your studies?  Medical School.

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Movie:  The Lion King

Favorite Sports Team: RIT Field Hockey

Favorite Foods: Sushi, Ice Cream

What are your hobbies/pastimes? Reading, cooking, and traveling.

Who is your favorite superhero? : Thor

What’s your favorite Disney movie? Treasure Planet

If you could add one thing to RIT, what would it be?  Healthier food.

A little more information on Dana:  I’ve been with Residence Life for three years, the first year as an RA in the residence halls, and as a GRA for the last two years.  I really enjoy working with upperclassmen, because even though their problems are not as easily solved as the freshman, they are my peers and are easier to relate to.  I started as a GRA last year in Winter Quarter, after returning from studying abroad in Croatia.  I was the youngest RA in the group of new GRAs, and the only one that didn’t graduate. The first year had its ups and downs as we worked out the kinks in the new position, and we have made a lot of improvements for this current year.   I really enjoyed going through training with this year’s GRA and Community Advocate (CA) staff, because it brought us a lot closer together.

When I’m not doing my GRA duties you can usually find me working with the RIT Ambulance (RITA), where I’ve been involved since my freshman year.  I am a medic and dispatch trainer, and serve on the Eboard as the Director of Recruitment and Retention.  RIT Ambulance covers all medical emergencies on RIT’s campus, and has really helped me get to know the campus inside and out.  I also play year round on the RIT Field Hockey Team.

If you would like to contact Dana, she can be reached at dmwrla@rit.edu.


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