PACURH Post 📬 | February 18th, 2026

Hey PACURH!!

Welcome to PACURH Post, a rebrand of what you’ve previously known as “Froggie Friday” following legislation passed at February’s Regional Chat.  We are so excited to kick things off and share some important updates from your RBD team!

In this issue we’ll discuss

• Conference Recap

• Award Recognition

• Upcoming Regional Chat

• Committee Applications

Froggie Love,

Samantha Smyth

PACURH CO for Communications and Technology

This year’s regional business conference brought institutions together to strengthen our organization and shape what’s in store for us. Through productive business meetings and collaborative discussion, delegates advanced regional priorities and represented their institutions with intention and care.

Just as meaningful were the connections built throughout the weekend, new partnerships, shared ideas, and renewed energy for the remainder of the year ahead.

PACURH is proud to recognize this year’s outstanding leaders and chapters whose impact has strengthened residence life across our region.

To all of our recipients: thank you for your dedication, innovation, and commitment to building stronger communities. Please join us in congratulating this year’s award winners!

Individual Award Winners

• Student of the Year - Maya Casey-Yang, UBC

• RHA President of the Year - Betzy Portillo, CSUS

• NRHH President of the Year - Alina Wang, UBC

• NCC of the Year - Gizelle Rodrigues, UHM

• Resident Assistant of the Year - Maya Taylor, UBC

• Executive Board Member of the Year - Rodney Gray, WU

• Distinguished Service Award - Carissa Kane, GU

• First Year Experience Award - Sarah Masse, UBC

• NRHH Advisor of the Year - Sajia Ebrahimi, UBC

• Kenrick Ali Advisor of the Year - Gillian Wallis, UBC

• Alumni & Friends Award - Rohit Elias, UBC

Institutional Award Winners

• Chapter of the Year - UC San Diego

• SALT Award - University of Oregon

• Commitment to Empowerment Award - University of British Columbia

• NRHH Excellence in Service Award - University of Hawaii at Mānoa

• Community of the Year - Seventh College, UC San Diego

• NRHH Building Block Award - University of British Columbia

• RHA Building Block Award - Western Oregon University

• Outstanding Environmental Sustainability Award - UC Irvine

We’re back with updates, connections, and more opportunities so this is your chance to connect with the RBD, hear what’s coming up, and get your questions answered. Whether you're brand new or a returning leader, everyone is welcome and you won’t want to miss it!

Sunday March 8th | 5pm PDT / 3pm HST | Meeting minutes | Join Zoom here

Come hang out, get informed, and help shape our region together!

Want to make an impact beyond your campus? Join one of our Regional Committees! Whether you're passionate about communication, service, spirit, or leadership, there's a space for you to grow, collaborate, and help shape our region.

Committee signups are now open on a rolling basis so click here to learn more and get involved!

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