Hodson Hall

Hodson Hall is one of the residence halls atIndiana Wesleyan University(commonly referred to as IWU) which is a private, Evangelical Christian, liberal arts university located in Marion, Indiana that is affiliated with the Wesleyan Church denomination.

The University offers various liberal arts (including 87 undergraduate majors) and professional educational programs leading to the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Education and Master of Business Administration degrees, along with a doctoral program in Organizational Leadership. In addition, a new Master of Divinity degree program will be offered in the fall of 2009.

History

Hodson Hall was constructed in 1996 as a women's residence hall and stayed that way for three academic years until it was converted into a men's residence hall and has been since.

The building was originally called "New Hall," though informally called "Immanuel Hall" by the residents. In 1999 the hall was officially named after Arthur L. and Nelle Hodson. The Hodson's were generous givers to Indiana Wesleyan University.

Arthur Hodson worked for STAR Financial Bank, which derived it's name from the first names of the early principals (Selah Wright, Thomas Marcuccilli, Arthur Hodson, and Ralph Marcuccilli).

Nelle Hodson graduated from Taylor University in 1943 and was a home economics teacher for more than 30 years. She married James Alspaugh on September 14, 1944. He preceded her in death in 1983. She later married Arthur Hodson on September 21, 1996. She passed away on July 28, 2005 at the age of 82.

Tau

The Greek letter "T" is pronounced "Tau" ("au" as in "ouch"). The Tau cross developed from the Greek Translation of Ezekiel 9:4, which reads that those faithful to God will receive a "Tau" on their forehead, showing that they will be spared the judgement of God. This mark commended Israel to continue in their faithfulness to God until the end of their lives. Many Historians believe the Tau cross to be an accurate representation of the cross on which Jesus was crucified.

Saint Francis of Assisi was fond of Ezekiel 9:4 and often signed his letters simply "T". He chose this symbol to represent the order of the Franciscans. The rich history of the Tau cross, through scripture and the monastic movement has led to its association with lifelong devotion to the crucified Christ through humility and service. Two "H's" can be seen in the Tau, one horizontally and the other vertically. These "H's" stand for Hodson Hall and the wish to exemplify the values of Christ as represented in the Tau.

Leadership

Resident Directors

2008-???? Jonathan DiBenedetto (graduate Geneva College)
2003-2008 Levi Huffman (graduate Malone College and Azusa Pacific)
2000-2003 Paul Stonehouse (graduate Roberts Wesleyan and Asbury Theological Seminary)
1999-2000 Mark Peach (graduate University of Nebraska)
1997-1999 Jennifer Doherty (graduate John Brown University)
1996-1997 Monica Starr (graduate Northwestern College)

Resident Assistants

2008-2009 ARD: Ty Konopinski
RA's: Curtis Banker, Ryan Bowen, Vince Carie, Micah Metz, Ben McEuen, Chris Mikesell, Aaron James Nicolas

2007-2008 ARD: Matt Irvine
RA's: Josh Obholz, Ty Konopinski, Aaron James Nicolas, Aaron Cloud, Tyler Green, Codey Holliday

2006-2007 ARD: Joel Thomas
RA's: Dave Hopewell, Aaron Cloud, Ty Green, Shane Walden, Matt Irvine, Logan Moser

2005-2006 ARD: Chris Sullivan
RA's: Logan Moser, Ty Green, Joel Thomas, Brent Dongell, Dave Hopewell

2004-2005 ARD: Jeff Timmer
RA's: Joel Thomas, Nathanael Mikes, Chris Sullivan, Phillip Thomas, Steve Warner

2003-2004 ARD: Travis Hobbs
RA's: Jeff Timmer, Chris Sullivan, Matt Beck, Jared Bell, Ryan Myers

2002-2003 ARD: Travis Hobbs
RA's: Jared Bell, Matt Beck, Shawn Mayle, Scott Showen, Matt Shull

2001-2002 ARD: Jason Grandlienard
RA's: Travis Hobbs, Lance Young, Marcello Santana, Scott Showen, Andy Swanson

2000-2001 ARD: Eddie Smith
RA's: Jason Grandlienard, Alex Mandura, Kory Pence, Marcello Santana, Andrew Bush, Kory Pence, Dan Swartz

1999-2000 ARD: Mark Vanderlip
RA's: Chris Warren, Eddie Smith, Andres Avila, John Drury, David Zigler, Jeremiah Wondercheck

1998-1999 ARD:
RA's: Sandy Kangas, Danita Dutton, Laura Mitchell, Mindy Lee, Jennie Horsman

1997-1998 ARD: Angie Yoder
RA's: Mya Daily, Jessica Orshaw, Kim Free, Hillary Thurston, Heather Coleson

1996-1997 ARD: Melody Beecher
RA's: Briana Warne, Rebecca Marcotte, Sheli Geoghan, Holly Bennett, Angie Harris

Media

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Programs

Hodson Water Fight

The Hodson Water Fight is the Hodson Hall event for Res Life week, which is the first week of school. The local fire departments assist in setting up two fire hoses set across from each other and hang a large metal ball from a wire. Three men teams use the fire hose to squirt the metal ball toward their opposing goal to win the round. The competition is single round elimination.

Assassins

The object of Assassins is to use Nerf guns to eliminate other competitors one by one in an attempt to be the last "assassin" standing. A name of another assassin is given to each participant they are responsible to 'assassinate' with their Nerf gun. The assassin mush hit their opponent two times before they are considered dead. Once a player is killed, they must give their name to their assassin as the event continues until one assassin remains.

Wounds/bandages In order to kill the target, the assassin must shoot him twice. The first shot is known as "a wound shot" and the second shot is known as "a kill". After the assassin wounds his opponent, they are not allowed to score their second shot on him immediately. Before the second shot is valid, the opponent must have a chance to "bandage" himself up. To bandage himself, the wounded person must step foot inside his own room.

Hunting the Hunter If one finds out who is hunting them, they can help themselves by shooting their assassin first and gaining immunity for thirty minutes. One can do this as many times as they want to, at any time they need to. In the case of the hunter and the hunted shooting each other simultaneously, the advantage must go to the player being hunted, resulting in an immunity shot.

Reporting Kills After one has wounded their opponent, has bandaged himself, and has shot him a second time, they must report the kill to the "Game-Maker". To report the kill, one must email him at the appropriate email address and put the kill report in the subject column.

Areas of Play Battlefields can include dorm lobbies and TV lounges, dorm hallways and stairwells, campus lawns, and the Student Center. Any dorm room or apartment on campus must be by invitation as no forced entry is allowed. Safe havens include bathrooms in any building, any academic building on campus, library, wellness center, and campus Chapel.

Press Your Unit

Each person has the opportunity to "max out", meaning to bench press the highest weight they think they can do at least one time all by themselves. The highest weight they lift is recorded for their floor they live on. "Spotters" are people who stand next to the bench press and prevent injury from those attempting to lift weight. The floor attaining the highest amount of weight receives a prize.

Evil Russian

Evil Russian lasts two weeks and beginning on a Sunday night, when students do the maximum amount of pushups they can do alongside the other participants. The following two weeks participants follow a program to do a certain percentage of their maximum amount at a certain time frequency. The program works is 16 hours per day, allowing for 8 hours of sleep a night. Those who last the full two weeks receive a reward.

Evil Russian's "Hit the Deck" Program

Day	Percent of Max	Frequency
Week 1- Sunday	100%	60 minutes
Week 1- Monday	50%	60 minutes
Week 1- Tuesday	50%	60 minutes
Week 1- Wednesday	60%	45 minutes
Week 1- Thursday	25%	60 minutes
Week 1- Friday	45%	30 minutes
Week 1- Saturday	40%	60 minutes
Week 1- Sunday	20%	90 minutes

Hodson Half

The Hodson Half is a half marathon (13 miles). It takes place every spring semester. participates work to raise money for charity. The event is now run by Indiana Wesleyan University's Student Activities Committee (SAC).

WiffleBall

Wiffleball began in 2006 by Ryan Seal. The event took place in the lobby and involved each unit creating a team and holding games against one another. The season ended in a world series.
Hodson Hall WiffleBall Video

Boxer Caroling

Boxer Caroling began in Williams Hall until the Hodson adopted the tradition when they became a men's hall and tweaked the program to include boxers. This Christmas tradition takes place every December. Students jog through each women's dorm (and some old girl's dorms now occupied by men) on campus singing Christmas songs in their boxers, and return to Hodson to end the event.

Fight Night

Fight Night was a night of competition when men of Hodson were pitted against each other in a wrestling competition.
Hodson Fight Night Video

Beard Month

Beard month originated in Carmin Hall where the residents participated in "Lumberjack Month." When Hodson was converted to a male residence hall, Carmin was converted to a female hall, and the Carmin Staff and this tradition followed. Beard Month begins at the beginning of "No Shave November" or sometimes "Furry February" and ends the last day of the month. Participants shave at midnight to kick off the month and have their picture taken. They grow their facial hair for the entire month and on the last day of the month the beards are judged by a group of females and awards are given for the best, and worst, beards.

External Links

• Indiana Weslyian University Website
• Official athletics website
• Website of the Wesleyan Church
• Hodson YouTube Videos
• Information on Mrs. Hodson