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University Residential Outreach Council (UROC) and Residence Hall Associations (RHA)

The University Residential Outreach Council (UROC) is the student-run governing body for the Residence Hall Associations (RHA) from each residence hall. UROC works in collaboration with the RHAs, the Office of Housing and Residential Life, Athletics, academic departments and other university departments to enhance programming and events for residence hall students with an emphasis on academic, cultural, social and weekend events and programs. UROC supports the RHAs through weekly meetings where RHA representatives from the halls and any resident student can share ideas for programming and share what is going on in each hall. UROC members create and implement programs for residents and address resident concerns within the residence halls. All resident students are welcome to attend UROC meetings.

Residence Hall Associations (RHA's) are the student-run social organizations in each building and for all buildings, whose purpose is to enhance the community at Eastern. Any resident at Eastern can join the RHA for their assigned hall. With your ideas and help, these organizations plan various activities to develop a strong community on campus. They are also a great place to gain leadership experience. Get involved - join today! These organizations meet weekly/bi-weekly to give you opportunities to impact your environment. What's on your mind? What events are you interested in having in your building? Help plan hall and campus-wide programs. Fund-raising events and community service programs are also available. Being a part of your hall association can open many doors for you. Elections for executive boards are held during the first three-four weeks of classes. Don't let this rewarding experience pass you by. Attend a meeting today and get involved. Remember, you can make a difference at Eastern!

UROC & RHA Constitution

UROC Executive Board 2025-2026

Esmeralda Cruz Ortiz

President
Esmeralda Cruz Ortiz

Hyrum Merkley

Vice President
Hyrum Merkley

Director of Finance & Administration
Vacant Seat

Director of Public Relations & Marketing
Samantha Mugford

Henry Bustell

Director of Programming
Henry Bustell

UROC and RHA Meeting Times

  • Burnap Hall
    • Bi-Weekly, Friday 1pm - First Floor Lounge
  • Burr Hall 
    • Bi-Weekly, Wednesday 6pm - Sophie Jenkins Room
  • Constitution Hall
    • Bi-Weekly, Thursday 7pm - Game Room
  • Crandall Hall
    • Bi-Weekly, Wednesday 4:30pm - First Floor Lounge
  • High Rise
    • Bi-Weekly, Thursday 7pm - Game Room, Second Floor
  • Laurel Hall
    • Bi-Weekly, Wednesday 8pm - Game Room
  • Low Rise
    • Bi-Weekly, Thursday 7pm - Game Room
  • Mead Hall
    • Bi-Weekly, Thursday 7pm - Commons B, Basement
  • Niejadlik Hall
    • Bi-Weekly, Wednesday 5:30pm - First Floor Lounge
  • Noble Hall
    • Bi-Weekly, Tuesday 8:00pm - Ground Floor Lounge
  • Nutmeg Hall
    • Bi-Weekly, Wednesday 7:30pm - Game Room
  • Occum Hall
    • Bi-Weekly, Tuesday 2pm - Occum Lobby
  • Shafer Hall
    • Bi-Weekly, Thursday 7:30pm - Shafer 127
  • Winthrop Hall
    • Bi-Weekly, Tuesday 7pm - Ground Floor Lounge

*UROC meetings are open to all residential students, but only the hall representative can vote.