Programming Resource List

Program ideas grouped by theme. Download the original Word file.

Physical

• Western Olympics
• Capture The Flag
• Sledding
• Water Aerobics
• Rollerblade Tour Of Campus
• Sporting Event
• Intramurals
• Rent the Rec.
• Floor Jog
• Absolute Abs (Trip To Rec. Center For Abs Workout)
• Create A Workout Tape
• Ice Skating
• Kickboxing
• Cosmic Bowling
• Wall-Climbing
• Swing Dancing
• Laser Tag
• Paintball
• Mountain Biking
• Self Defense
• Cardio Combat Class
• Ping Pong Tournament
• Twister Tournament
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Midnight Madness
• Massage Therapy
• Guided Imagery And The Causes Of Stress
• Blood Drive
• CARES Walk
• Ballroom Dancing
• Yoga
• Room to room mini-golf tournament
• Eating Vegetarian
• Students vs. Staff Game

Diversity

Personal

• Battle Of The Sexes (Fixing The Misconceptions Of The Sexes' Stereotypes)
• Do Words Hurt? (Negative Words On Wall With Discussion Of Stereotypes And Words)
• Getting To Know You (Discuss Racial Issues, Interracial Relationships, Barriers)
• Frosh Transition Discussion
• Conflict Resolution
• Communication Workshop
• Appreciating your Roommate and Your Differences

Cultural

• Architecture And Culture Night
• Study Abroad Discussion
• Parade Of Nation
• Mexican Independence Day With Los Bandits
• Higher Learning: Cultures And Stereotypes
• Diversity Decorations (Decorate Lobby)
• Cultural Jeopardy
• International Dinner (Cook Ethnic Dinner From Each Residents' Family)
• Marchdown
• Cross Religions Discussion Panel
• Ninja Arts
• Mock Cultures
• Archie Bunker's Neighborhood
• International Games
• Cultural Scavenger Hunt
• Study Abroad
• Jazz Night
• Soul Train
• Hooked on Ebonics
• NAACP Discussion
• Hair Show
• The Soul Kitchen
• Men are from Mars/Women are from Venus
• Gay Issues Speaker

Holiday

• MLK Convocation
• What Are You Thankful For?
• Holiday Cookies
• Secret Pilgrims And Indians (Like A Secret Santa)
• Pumpkin Carving
• Skeleton Party (Make Own Skeletons)
• Trick Or Treat
• Christmas Dinner

Safety

Campus

• Safety And Security Survey
• DPS And Ice Cream
• How Fast It Burns - Discussion About How Fires Start And How Fast They Spread
• Campus And Residence Hall Safety
• MIP's Discussion
• Bike Registration
• Safety Awareness Week with Officer Ron (September)
• Student Escort Services

Physical/Sexual/Relationships

• CPR
• Red Ribbon Week (October)
• AIDS Forum
• And The Band Played On (AIDS Awareness Movie)
• Sex-Ed. Pictionary
• When Love Hurts (Discussion About Abusive Relationships)
• Students Teaching About Relationships
• Date Rape Awareness
• Rape Prevention Skits
• Great Sexpectations
• Oral Sex (Discussion About Sex And Relationships)

Let's Talk About Sex -- STD's And Contraceptives Discussion

• Dr. Ruth's Encyclopedia of Sex
• Trainspotting (Substance Abuse Week Awareness Activity)
• Bottoms Up (Facts, Stats, Myths, Q&A About Alcohol Abuse And Drunk Driving)
• Substance Abuse Pledge With A Discussion On Drunk Driving
• Story from a Recovering Alcoholics
• Breast Cancer Awareness (October)
• He Said/She Said
• Tanning and the Dangers of Skin Cancer
• The Dangers of Dieting

Personal

Academic

• Proper Study Techniques
• Academic Excellence Week - Skills (Icebreakers, Academic Resources Information)
• Taming The Paper Dragon - Time Management
• Study Breaks
• Study Buddies (Perfect For Midterms And Finals Preparation)
• Resident Class Book
• Faculty Q&A
• How to Work With Your TA
• Study Abroad
• Phone/Internet Registration
• Secrets to Scheduling
• Cruising the Net
• Test Anxiety
• Getting Ready for the BIG ONE
• Studying For Finals
• Time Management
• Finals Survival Skills
• Taking Tests
• Note Preparation

Emotional

• We Have Issues?
• College Student Survival Skills
• Personality Tests With A Discussion About Their Validity
• Classes Stink! ("Venting Session" About The "Yucky" Classes The Residents Have)
• Establishing Goals
• Wellness for Finals (Nutrition, Alcohol, Drugs, and Sleep)
• Stress Management
• How to Separate From Your Family and Friends? and Survive
• Keeping Your Body in Tune For Exams
• Meditation

Employment/Life Skills

• Career Testing- The Meyers-Briggs Test
• What Career Services Has To Offer You (Discussion With Career Services)
• Information On Employment At Cedar Point
• Life Skills (email, bank skills, laundry)
• Learn How to Create a Web-Page
• Tax Help
• Job Search Strategies
• Resume Preparation/How to Write a Cover Letter
• Interviewing Tips
• Budgeting What Money You Have Left
• What's For Dinner? Cooking For 1 or 2
• Supermarket Nutrition

Community

Service

• Haunted Forest
• Angel Tree
• Pop Can Drive
• Card Making Party (Send To People In Nursing Homes)
• Volunteer Committee (Discussion On How To Promote Volunteerism At WMU)
• Caught Being Good (Prizes Awarded For Good Deeds)
• Into the Streets
• Project Mentor
• Best Buddies of America

Floor

• "All About Me" Door Decs (Name, Room #, Hometown, Favs, Pic Of Resident, Etc)
• Create Your Own Door Decs
• Elimination Game (Getting To Know Others Through Competition)
• Open House (Prizes Awarded To Best Room Voted By Floor)
• T-Shirt Design
• Floor Decoration
• Bulletin Board Yearbook
• Quote of the Day
• Creation Of A Mission Statement
• Developing Community Standards
• Lunch With The Custodians
• Roommate Discussion Guides

Hall

• Hall Wide Spelling Bee
• Scheduling Help From "Experienced" Students
• Q&A With Returning Residents
• "Burnham Caf�"

Campus

• Community Theatre
• Open Mic Night
• Jam Session
• Campus Tour
• Homecoming Activities
• Learn The Words To The Fight Song
• Early Admission Tour (When Tours Came To The Residence Halls, They Could Talk To Residents)
• Bronco Stampede/Gold Rush
• Rush Week Presentations
• Bronco Bash
• WMU Trivia
• Scavenger Hunt to Find Services on Campus
• Campus Activity Fair
• Getting Involved on Campus

Social

Party

• Unbirthday Party
• Basement Dance Party
• Alternative Happy Hour (Teach Residents The Different Effects Of Alcohol On Different

People)

• Bernie's Afterhours
• Ice Cream Social
• BBQ
• Cinderella Dinner (Girls Give Up One Shoe, Guys Pick A Shoe And The Owner Is Their Dinner Date? Could Be Used With Hats, Etc.)
• Floor Dinner And A Date (Quiz Was Passed Out On How Well People Know Each Other Prizes)
• Forrest Gump Party (Watch Movie, Play Ping Pong - Winner Gets Box Of Chocolates, Drink Dr. Pepper)
• Superbowl Party
• Dinner With The Administrators
• Coffee House
• Dinner And A Movie
• Spaghetti Dinner
• Pot Luck Dinner
• Mixers With Other Floors

Media

• Season Premiere Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer
• The Favor (Brad Pitt Movie)
• Miller Movies - City Of Angels
• Monday Night Football
• Scary Movie Night (Add Handout About Halloween To Add Educational Aspect)
• Star Wars
• Animal House
• The Simpsons Marathon
• Son In Law With Discussion On How College Students Are Exploited On TV

Misc.

• Trip To The Mall
• Night On The Town
• Camping
• Concerts
• Mary Kay Party
• Spa Night
• Euchre Tournament
• Nintendo Marathon
• Name That Tune
• Lip Sync
• Singled Out Dating Game
• Treasure Hunt
• Pie Eating Contest
• Scavenger Hunt
• Game Night
• Tye Dye
• Disco-Rama
• Scrapbooking
• Poetry Reading