Traditions
The Inter Residence Hall Government, Creighton’s Father John Holbrook, S.J. Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary, the Residence Hall Councils, and Apartment Councils have several traditions & customs worth noting for future hall leaders to observe and fulfill.
IRHG Traditions
• RHC Training Workshop, started by IRHG executives in the Fall of 1998
• “Go Light Your World” Homecoming Kickoff Mass, started in the Fall of 1998
• “Christmas Tree Blessing & Lighting”, started by students in the Fall of 1986
• Price is Right Game show, started by students in the Fall of 1991
• JayGames inter residence hall competition, started by students in the Fall of 1999.
• Lil' Jays Weekend, started by students in the Spring of 2000
IRHG Customs
• Our official team shirt is a blue polo shirt with the IRHG Seal on the left breast pocket.
• The president passes down a gavel to the new president during the first meeting in April.
NRHH Traditions
• “Of the Month (OTM)” Awards each month given to students in the residence halls
• End of the Year NRHH Awards Night, started in the Spring of 1999
• Steven Conroy Award (Outstanding Residence Hall Leadership & Service by a Graduating Senior), started Spring 1987
• Hall Council of the Year Award, started by NRHH Spring of 1999
• Outstanding Hall Service by a Creighton Employee, started by NRHH in the Spring of 2001
NRHH Customs
• We strive to select the top 1% of residence hall leaders.
• We are driven to recognize hall leadership while supporting IRHG, RHCs and ACs.
RHC Traditions
• Kiewit RHC’s “Haunted House”, started by students in the Fall of 1987
• Gallagher RHC’s “Semi-Formal Dance”, started by students in the Fall of 1993
• Swanson RHC's "Superbowl Party", started by students in Spring 1994
• Deglman RHC’s “Degl Dayz” spirit week, started by students in the Fall of 1998
• McGloin RHC’s “McGloin Block Party”, started by students in the Spring of 2000
• Kenefick RHC's "Kenefick Goes to Vegas", started by students in Fall of 2007