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Office of Residence Life Newsletter

December 1, 2011

YOUR SOURCE FOR "INSIDE" INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESIDENCE HALLS

Fall Semester Closing Information

Before you leave:

• Empty your trash can
• Close and lock all windows and close drapes
• Remove all perishable food items and take to trashroom or take home
• Clean and defrost your refrigerator – leave door open
• Unplug and clean ALL appliances
• Find vacation homes for your plants and fish
• Turn off all lights and lock your door

Additional Information:

• If you are leaving Marquette or studying abroad for Spring Semester, speak with your RHD by Friday, December 9.
• Halls close on Saturday, December 17 at noon. Please make arrangements to be out by this time.

Please contact your RA or RHD with any questions about winter closing information.

 

Finals Week Visitation Policy

There will be no overnight visitation starting Friday, December 9.

Non-overnight visitation will end at 1:00 am every day, beginning Friday, December 9.

Normal visitation will resume on Monday, January 16.

Students will not be allowed overnight visitation on Saturday, January 14 or Sunday, January 15.

 

Winter Break Housing

All residence halls except Mashuda Hall will be closed for Winter Break (December 17 –January 14). The halls close at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17th and re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 14th. Only those students who are permanent residents of Mashuda Hall may stay in those buildings over break.

Those students who are staying in Mashuda Hall for any portion of Winter Break must notify your residence hall director of the dates that you will be staying in the hall. Please note: the extended opening of these buildings is meant to accommodate students who are unable to return home and not to provide single overnight stays to students visiting Milwaukee. Students who do not sign-up for break housing prior to December 12th, must have approval by the residence hall director before being allowed to stay in Mashuda Hall.

 

2012-13 Resident Assistant Selection

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Application Deadline
January 17 - 18, 2012

Application due by 5:00 p.m. to the ORL Student Suite (Carpenter, Rm 119) A Resident Assistant Selection Committee member will be present from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm to accept your application packet and assist you in signing up for Group Process and an Individual Interview time.

RA Group Process
January 21, 2012
Lalumiere Hall

You will sign up for either a morning or afternoon time slot. At this event you will work with other applicants to solve problems and be evaluated by current RAs. Please dress comfortably.

Individual Interviews
January 26 - 27, 2012
Career Services Center (1st Floor of Holthusen Hall)

This is a 30-minute interview with an Office of Residence Life employee and a current Resident Assistant. Please dress for a formal interview.

Notification
February 17, 2012

Notification letters will be sent to all applicants. For a complete timeline of the RA Selection Process or to download an application, visit our website.

 

 

Bring Home Jesus

The 6th Annual Bring Home Jesus event, sponsored by Straz Tower Resident Assistants, will take place from Tuesday, December 6th, through Wednesday, December 10th. The event will take place outside the Raynor Library on campus.

The purpose of Bring Home Jesus is to bring awareness and stir action regarding helping children and teenagers find healthy homes. During the time of Advent, where hope and anticipation are a common focus,

BHJ encourages the Marquette community to consider those who may be searching for just that during the cold, winter months and during the holidays separated from loved ones.

For the third year now, Straz Tower will be donating this year to Kids Matter, Inc. a Milwaukee-based agency that assists foster children with finding permanent, loving homes as well as educational and support services for families.

Current students can be involved through volunteering at the nativity or assisting Straz Resident Assistants with fundraising efforts. Alumni and community members are welcome and encouraged to visit the nativity scene, talk with students, and if they wish, make a donation. To volunteer or make arrangements for a donation, please contact bringhomejesus@gmail.com.

 

RHA and NRHH News and Events

 

Miracle on Central Mall

RHA’s annual tree lighting ceremony, Miracle on Central Mall, will take place on Friday, December 9, at 5 p.m. outside the Joan of Arc Chapel.

Father Pilarz and Jim Brennan, Executive Director of Catholic Charities, will speak at the ceremony.

Donations collected will be given to the Catholic Charities 2011 Christmas Giving Program.

There will be a reception on the Raynor Bridge immediately following the ceremony. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.

Questions? Contact RHA.

 

NRHH Of the Month Awards

Do you know someone who does their job really well? Someone who is always on top of their game and has an awareness of what is going on campus and in the community? If so, they may be eligible for an Of The Month (OTM) Award.

To submit Of The Month awards for outstanding people and programs, go to http://otms.nrhh.org

• Select the type of OTM (general category or program category)
• Select the institution (Marquette University)
• Select the category, and start recognizing!

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Saturday, December 17, 2011: Residence halls close at 12 p.m. for the fall semester

Saturday, January 14, 2012: Residence halls open for the spring semester

IN THIS ISSUE

YOUR "INSIDE" INFORMATION

Fall Semester Closing Info

Finals Week Visitation

Winter Break Housing

RA Selection Process

Bring Home Jesus

M.A.P. Trips Information

RHA and NRHH

Miracle on Central Mall

Of the Month Awards

IMPORTANT DATES

Check out these important opening and closing dates

Marquette University
Office of Residence Life
Carpenter Tower, 203

Phone 414-288-7208
Email ORL@marquette.edu

Visit the Office of Residence Life Web site for more news and information for students living in the residence halls.

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