Adieu

Thanks for a wonderful year!

If you are looking for H2W information for the 2010-11 school year, watch orl.syr.edu for such updates and if you have specific questions, give our central office a call at 315.443.3637.

All the best in your endeavors,

~ the H2W staff

Congratulations!

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To all of our H2W graduating,

May your future endeavors be ripe with opportunity. Don't forget to give back to the community and to let your integrity come far before your profit margins. Do good and see you around!

With the utmost of sincerity,
~ the H2W staff

IMPORTANT Closing Information

Much of this is encapsulated in the Closing email you received from the Office of Residence Life but here’s a few important things to remember:

1. 24 hour quiet hours began 9 PM Tuesday, May 4. If you are loud, you can be documented without any warning. Please be considerate of those around you.

2. You must leave 24 hours after your last final UNLESS you are graduating or you have filled out a request to stay late AND are approved. The deadline has passed for approval and at this point only truly good reasons will be honored.

Before you leave: Make sure to get EVERYTHING out of your room and if you don’t want something nice, please donate it to Ten Tons of Love in the lobby. Please leave your room in good condition; failure to do so may result in fines.


Checkout Process

- For Haven and Walnut: When it is time for you to leave, you can either do normal checkout or express checkout. You will receive an envelope in your mailbox so when you decide to leave, MAKE SURE TO put your key in the envelope and your SUID dot on the envelope front. Then either put it in your mailbox (AND LOCK IT) or talk to the person at the Main Desk.

- For Washington Arms: You will receive an envelope in your mailbox; when you’re room is completely clean and you are ready to check out, MAKE SURE TO put your key in the envelope and your SUID dot on the envelope front.
THEN, BASED ON THE TIME DO THE FOLLOWING:
Between 8 AM – 1159 AM: Go to the Haven Main Desk to drop off your envelope (w/ key and dot)
Between 12 – 8 PM: Go to the Wash Arms Main Desk to drop off your envelope (with key and dot)
Between 8 PM – 12 AM: Go to the Haven Main Desk to drop off your envelope (w/ key and dot)
FOR EMERGENCIES OR PRE-ARRANGED CHECK OUTS:
Between 12 AM – 759 AM: Call the RA on-call and an RA will meet you at the Wash Arms Main Desk, where they will check you out.

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Did you have an item confiscated?

UPDATED 5/10!

If so, please come and get it!

BUT, since you cannot bring the item back to your room, you will need to do one of two things:

1. IF YOU LIVE IN HAVEN OR WALNUT, stop by Bill (RD) or Beth's (ARD) Office at the following times:
Thursday, May 6 between 3 - 5 PM
Friday, May 7 between 2 - 4 PM
Monday, May 10 between 10 AM - 12 PM
Tuesday, May 11 between 10 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday, May 12 between 3 - 5 PM
Friday, May 14 between 2 - 4 PM

2. IF YOU LIVE IN WASHINGTON ARMS, if none of those times work or you would like to give us a heads up, simply email Bill at wmwalsh@syr.edu or Beth at eabeemer@syr.edu and we will set up something.


NOTE: Items not reclaimed by May 16 will be donated.

CLOSING Floor Meeting

This Sunday May 2, at 930 PM in your floor lounge (or as posted by your RA) there is an end-of-the-semester floor meeting to alert you closing procedures as well as to wrap up the year neatly.

If for an extreme reason you cannot attend, please let your RA know ASAP!

RSAs during Mayfest

Residents of Haven, Walnut and Washington Arms:

This is a notice to inform you that there will be RSAs (the people with the red shirts who check your ID in the evening) during the time period prior and following Mayfest on Friday, April 30th. Their presence is simply a precaution to ensure the sanctity of your home during this festive time.

Thus, take extra care to make sure to have your SUID with you on April 30 as you will need it to get past the RSA (just like in the evening).

If you have any questions, please email Bill the RD at wmwalsh@syr.edu

Goon Squad!

Want to be a part of
the 2010 Goon Squad?



In continuation of our Goon Squad tradition, the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs is seeking volunteers to welcome new students and families at residence halls and help with evening events. Over 3,200 students are expected to arrive in August and your volunteer efforts will ensure they begin their SU experience on the right foot.

If you are interested in volunteering this year, please visit GOON SQUAD 2010 for the on-line volunteer registration form. Volunteers must be registered by JUNE 1.

*Please note: You will be able to move into your residence hall early. The date for move-in will be on TUESDAY, AUGUST 24.

If you have questions about the volunteer sign-up process, please contact the Office of First-Year and Transfer Programs at 315-443-1012 or via email at newtosu@syr.edu. You can also get more information at http://swvolunteers.syr.edu

Open Windows = Slamming Doors

Some have expressed concern for the seemingly sharp increase as of late of slamming doors. This is most likely due to people keeping their windows open and the differences in air pressure causing the doors to slam.

SO, please be conscious of this and close your door slowly. Just because the wind may make your door slam doesn't mean you should let it.

Want to go to NYC this Saturday?!

NEW YORK CITY TRIP- SATURDAY, APRIL 17th

It’s a trip to New York City that is organized by the Health and Exercise Science Departments Majors’ Club to visit “Bodies: The Exhibition” on Saturday, April 17.

Itinerary for trip to New York City:
Cost: ONLY $33 !
Time:
- Bus departs SU (College Place) at 6:30am and arrives at Bodies Exhibit (NYC) at 11:15 AM for check in
- Exhibit Tour starts at 12pm— free lunch to follow
- Free time in the city: 3:30pm – 6:30pm
- Bus departs NYC at 6:30pm to arrive at SU campus between 11-11:30pm.

Please contact Idriss Njike ASAP at hnjike@syr.edu to sign up if interested.

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Thought?

How many Syracuse University students do you think receive financial aid?

Enter your answer here

Take back the night!

Come on out tonight at Hendricks Chapel starting at 730 PM to support safer, more caring community that is free of interpersonal violence!

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

How to become an attractive job candidate

The SU Student Association will hold an open forum on positioning yourself for jobs in the 21st century.

Representatives from SU Career Services will be there to answer questions, give advice and show students how to become attractive job candidates.

The forum will be held Thursday,
April 15, at 6 p.m. in Watson Theatre.


Come to hear answers to these questions:

- Forbes magazine came out with an article "Worst Jobs of the 21st Century" which included news reporters, economists, radio announcers, travel agents and even federal employees. What if I want to go into these careers? What can I do to set myself apart? What is a journalist to do about this? Is the media industry dying?

- Should I just work an average summer job at a drive-thru to earn money and not shoot for an internship?

- How can I establish a Web presence? Aren't employers looking at more than the resume and cover letter now?

- What are the most important things to include on a resume? Should it be education (SU is a good school, right?) or should it be experiences?

- What if my resume is thin on experiences? What should I do?

- I still don't know exactly what career I want. Where should I apply for a summer job/ internship?

- What are the fastest growing or most stable industries in the next 5 to 10 years?

- What will make an ideal candidate for jobs in the future?

- I heard the average person changes jobs at least five times in their first five years of work. How can I find a stable job that pays well out of college?

- I'm thinking about grad school, but I also have an eye on cost. Should I take on more debt to go to grad school or pay off my debt with a job right out of undergrad? Don't most people who go into the workplace not go back to school?

UU Cinema Update

The rest of the UU Cinema semester is as follows.

Usual show times are:
8pm, Gifford Auditorium on Friday and Saturday
8pm, Goldstein on South on Thursday and Sunday


April 15-18 Up In The Air AND Adams Apples




April 22-25 Invictus

You should catch a show

If you have some free time, there are a lot of great shows going on via Syracuse Stage and VPA.

You can check out shows here or here OR ask your friendly, neighborhood Drama student.

Project Baraka

Want to give to a good cause? Live in the Boston area and looking to get involved with a good cause after school lets out (or even now)?

Check out Project Baraka, a non profit organization started by students that seeks to "sponsor deprived yet bright girls who would benefit from an academically stimulating environment and who have the capacity to make a difference in their home societies as a result of their education."

You can also see their video here.


note: the above is not an H2W undertaking, purely information passed to us as something interesting to pass to you.

Get schooled on renting!

Sophomore Success Series
Rent $mart Conference
Wednesday, March 31, 7-9 PM
Panasci Lounge


Schedule:
7:00-7:15 pm - Registration and Refreshments Pasasci Lounge

7:20-7:50 pm - Session 1 Tenant’s Rights Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood 10 Things You Need To Know When Living Off Campus

7:55-8:25 pm - Session 2 Tenant’s Rights Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood 10 Things You Need To Know When Living Off Campus

8:30-9:00 pm - Panel Discussion Student Legal Services, Department of Public Safety, Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services, Orange Housing, Local Landlord, NYPIRG, Student Ambassador

Co-Sponsored by: The Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services and the Office of Residence Life

Wednesday 2 Hour Cold Water Bonanaza!

This Wednesday, March 18, from 8 - 10 AM there will be no hot water. This is to make necessary repairs. Please make adjustments accordingly.

Please email Bill @ wmwalsh@syr.edu with any questions.

Watch tomorrow's game on the BIG screen

Want to watch the basketball game this Thursday (March 11)? Come out to the Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center to watch it on a truly BIG screen!

Addmission is FREE.
Bring your SUID.
Seating is limited!
Doors open at 11AM.

Bring your lunch or grab a bite from Schine Dining.

Do you know Syracuse?

What does the average family in the city of Syracuse make per year? We're curious to see how much students know about the surrounding community, so please take this anonymous, 1 question survey!

Try your hand!

Appreciate an RA

This week (March 1 - March 7) is National RA Appreciation Week. We recognize the great lengths that each RA goes through in order to keep the hall community thriving and safe, and thus we wish to extend a formal "Huzzah!" to all RAs!

If you see an RA this week, make sure to show your appreciation.

Penny War deadline is March 7!

The Penny Wars deadline has been extended to March 7! Make sure to get your pennies (or silver/paper currency) to the Main Desk ASAP.

Tye Dye is RESCHEDULED for Sun 3/7

To better accommodate the people of H2W, we've postponed the Tye Dye Party. It is NOW on Sunday March 7th at 7 PM!

SO, come out for some scrumptious snacks, beverage and to tye dye a shirt (bring your own t shirt!) at one of our 3 buildings:
- the Haven Lounge
- the Walnut basement
- the Washington Arms lounge

Each location will be set-up by 7 PM on Sunday, 3/7.

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Library Lock IN is CANCELLED

Due to low sign ups, the Lock-In has been cancelled.

For questions about refunds, please see your local RD or ARD.

Who is winning the Penny War?!

The rankings, from 1st place to last place, are as follows:

1st place: Haven 6
2. Haven 8
3. Walnut
4. Haven 5
5. Haven 7
6. Haven 9
7. Washington Arms and Haven 1-3
8. Haven 4
9. Haven 10
Last Place: Haven 11


Remember, adding pennies at the Main Desk helps your floor and adding silver/paper currency hurts other floors. AND it all goes to charity!

Penny Wars

Don't lose time! The Penny War to raise $ for Haiti Relief has only one more week!

Take your spare change down to the Haven or Washington Arms Main Desk, put the pennies in your floor's jar and the silver/paper currency in a rival floor's jar!

Library Lock In on February 26!

Come out to the 5th Annual Library Lock-In, “It Was a Dark and Brainy Night at Bird Library.”

February 26
10 PM - 1 AM
Bird Library



Registration forms are available at Haven and Washington Arms Main Desks as well as the Goldstein Student Center, the Office of Residence Life and at the E.S. Bird Library.

The first 120 undergraduate students (60 teams) can participate. There is a $5 registration fee per student ($10 per team). Submit registrations forms and fees by 5:00 pm on February 19, 2010 at the Office of Residence Life at 111 Waverly Ave., Suite 200 (above the Health Center).

Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to explore Bird Library after hours and compete against each other in teams of two by searching the library for answers to challenging questions. Free food will be available for all participants. First prize is a $400 gift card to the SU Bookstore, second prize is $200 and third place is $100. Other prizes include gift cards for Carousel Mall, Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, and more.

Valentines Mail

Do you think or know you are going to get a package for Valentine's Day?

Do you plan on receiving flowers or other perishables this weekend?

Please check your mailbox more frequently so we can make sure to get you your packages of love sooner.

Thanks!

Housing Road Shows

Not sure how to reserve a room for next year?
Have questions about Gender Neutral Housing?
Like to be truly prepared?

Come out to one of the Housing Road Shows, informative sessions put on by the folks over in Housing!

Mon. 2/15......Boland Hall main lounge.........6PM-7PM
Tues. 2/16.....Flint Hall main lounge............6PM-7PM
Wed. 2/17.....Ernie Davis Hall main lounge....6PM-7PM
Thur. 2/18.....Lawrinson Hall penthouse........6PM-7PM

Also this year they have added lunch-times sessions in certain dining halls before the Reservation Process begins where Housing Office staff will be available to answer questions.
Those dates are:

Tues. 3/23…Graham Dining Center…12PM-1PM
Wed. 3/24…Ernie Davis Dining Center…12PM-1PM
Thur. 3/25…Shaw Dining Center…12PM-1PM

Pulse Events!

Just a reminder of some fabulous events going on right beneath our very noses.

Check out the full magnitude of the Pulse schedule here.

Superbowl Party!

Haven Main Lounge
Party kicks off at kick off (6 PM)!
Plenty of snacks, dips and drinks for the viewers!

they can see you

Remember, if your window is open and you can see someone, they can see you. Thus, it's a good idea to close your drapes before you disrobe.

This little reminder has been brought to you by kind, random passerbyers.

Off-Campus Housing 101

Off-Campus Housing 101 is for students who are looking to learn about off-campus housing options for Fall 2010. The session with cover how to find an apartment, avoid a bad rental experience and everything you need to know about leases.


Friday, February 5th
at 1:30pm
Hall of Languages Room 101

This program is brought to you by the Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services

Do you study?

If so, how many hours per week do you study?

We are curious of the actual numbers so please take this quick online survey to make your voice heard.

Quiet Hour Reminder

Quiet Hours are:

11 PM - 8 AM Sunday – Thursday
12 AM - 10 AM Friday and Saturday

AND, don't forget there's 24 hour Courtesy Hours (this means that if someone asks you to quiet down, you need to do so for the time being).

If noise is a common problem, you should talk to your RA.

Candy-Grams for Haiti!

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From now until February 13, the H2W Hall Council will be selling candy-grams in the Haven main lobby from 5 - 7 PM in an effort to raise support for Haiti.

AND this is just in time for Valentine's Day! Not only do you get to buy something nifty for a friend or sweety, but the money raised will go towards Haiti Relief funds.



For further information, contact your floor president or R.A.

Red Hot Dance

Some claim that our campus is segregated.

Do you agree?

If so, how do we go about changing our campus culture?

If you don’t agree, what do you believe is contributing to this perception?


Either way, there's something going on that's not being talked about. Do you wish to get the ball rolling in talking?

Sign up for the Day of Dialogue on Saturday, February 13th from 10am to 3pm (with lunch included). You can register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DialogueDayRegistration2010

The program is designed to break down barriers between students in order to foster a more collaborative, community-oriented culture on campus. Perceived differences can interfere with open communication and that can get in the way of positive change. Join a group of students who are seeking out ways to make this a more inclusive campus for everyone. Be a part of bringing about positive change.

You will receive the details including a schedule for the day and locations of the sessions with your confirmation letter once you have registered. If you have any questions regarding the day or registration process please contact Pam Peter at papeter@syr.edu.

Dream Week Events!

Check out these GREAT events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr and the causes he embodies:

Monday
Candlelight Vigil
Monday, January 25 @ 7:00 pm
Hendricks Chapel Steps
A vigil to reflect on the legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Immediately following the vigil, we will continue to make the dream a reality
through the enjoyment of gospel music by the Black Celestial Choral Ensemble of Syracuse University.
Sponsored by Residence Hall Association


Tuesday
Capturing the Dream
January 26, 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Panasci Lounge - Schine
This art display will feature the work of school children from Franklin Magnet, Dr. Martin Luther King and Edward Smith elementary schools in Syracuse. The artists’ pieces will relate to the life, legacy and dream of Dr. King. London Ladd, illustrator of the children’s book, March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the
World by Christine King-Ferris, will be signing copies of this book. The first
25 students to arrive will receive a free copy of March On. A reception will
follow.


Wednesday
Documentary: “Nigger” by Director Thea St.Omer
January 27, 7:00 pm
Maxwell Auditorium
“Lest anyone think race need not be discussed and unpacked, see St.Omer’s documentary, Nigger. St.Omer’s artistry shines light on every corner of a forbidden word. This film...entertains and provokes thoughtfulness. It casts a lens of
remarkable people on art, history, culture and popular culture, politics,
identity, ontology, and life. Nigger is beautiful.” –Douglas Biklen, dean of
the school of education, Syracuse University.


Thursday
Poetry Night
January 28 at 7:00 pm
LOCATION CHANGE: Maxwell Auditorium
Verbal Blend Poets is a collective of voices that contribute to – one mic – one voice. They’re diverse in their career paths – diverse in their writing styles – diverse in their stage presence and diverse in bringing their poetic stories to a global community.


Friday
Campus Wide Day of Service
January 29 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Schine Student Center
Come out and lend your hand to making someone else's life all the better.

Performance Showcase
January 29 at 7:00 pm
Skybarn - South Campus
This showcase will display the talents of various SU clubs/organizations and is a cultural exchange that will give the performers the opportunity to express the dream. Contact Sheriah Montgomery at snmontgo@syr.edu if you are interested in performing.

MLK Dinner - SOLD OUT

If you signed up with your RA for this Sunday's MLK Dinner Celebration, please read this.

Due to an overwhelming response, the event sold out and unless you receive an email from me denoting that you made the cut, you did not get a ticket for the dinner and were not charged a meal swipe.

Fortunately, the program following the meal is being opened up as FREE. So, do still go and you can find yourself a seat in the stands.


Please feel free to ask Bill the RD or your RA any questions you may have.

MLK Dinner on 1/24 - Tickets are LIMITED

Did you know Syracuse University holds the largest MLK celebration of any US college?

And YOU can be a part of it during a big year! The 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration in the Dome will start at 5 PM on Sunday 1/24, with a great dinner, speaker Gwen Ifill and an illustrious program.

If you are a student with a meal plan, you can get a ticket for just one meal swipe BUT you need to find your RA ASAP as they have the sign up list only until Tuesday, 1/18/2010. But if in the sad chance you miss the RA sign-ups, then go to Hendricks Chapel to see if they have any available.

Don't miss out on one of the biggest events of Syracuse!

Welcome!

Whether you're a brand new Syracuse student or just new to H2W, WELCOME!


Also, if you are a brand new student (this is the first time you've been to SU), than you will want to make to read the schedule of events for Winter Welcome. There's lots of cool stuff going on that will make your life much easier.

UU Movie Schedule Spring

Usual Show Times (this schedule is tentative for North Campus as UU has not officially released their schedule yet and when it is official, this note will be removed)
8pm, Gifford Auditorium on Friday and Saturday
8pm, Goldstein on South on Thursday and Sunday

	Where the Wild Things Are Thursday, January 28 Sunday, January 31 THERE IS NO North Campus Showing this week
	Let the Right One In February 4 - 7
	New Moon February 11 - 14
	The Hurt Locker February 18 - 21 Double Feature with Brothers Bloom
	The Brothers Bloom February 18 - 21 Double Feature with The Hurt Locker
	The Blind Side February 25 - 28
	Brothers March 4 - 7
	The Lovely Bones March 25 - 28
	Sherlock Holmes April 8 - 11
	Up in the Air April 15 - 18 Double Feature with The Adam's Apples
	Adam's Apples April 15 - 18 Double Feature with The Up in the Air
	Invictus April 22 - 25 Double Feature with The Book of Eli
	The Book of Eli April 22 - 25 Double Feature with The Invictus

Late Night at the Gym on Jan 17

Free Airport Shuttles!

As per SU News, the Student Association will be providing a free shuttle bus from the Regional Transport Center (RTC) and Hancock Airport for students returning to campus on Sunday, Jan. 17 and Monday, Jan 18.

The times of operations are as follows:
Jan. 17: 2-11 p.m.
Jan. 18: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

This is a single bus that will be arriving at the RTC 15 minutes after the hour and Hancock airport 30 minutes after the hour and arriving at Schine Student Center on the hour. The last bus to depart from Schine Student Center is 10 p.m. on both dates. The bus will be stopping in front of the RTC and in front of North Terminal of Hancock Airport.

For more information or questions, contact Bonnie Kong at bkong@syr.edu.

January 16, 2010 AT NOON (sharp!)

The time when students of H2W (whether new to Haven, Walnut or Washingto Arms or simply just returning) can return is Saturday, January 16 at 12 Noon sharp. No exceptions.

Also, if you are moving into Washington Arms, please simply go to Washington Arms. But if you're moving into Walnut or Haven, please come to Haven Hall.