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Office of Residence Life Newsletter

FEBRUARY 1, 2010 | Issue 3 Volume 19

YOUR SOURCE FOR "INSIDE" INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESIDENCE HALLS


Roomers Redesigned!

RoomersRoomers has been redesigned into a new web-friendly format and delivered right to your email.

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Annual Satisfaction Survey

The annual EBI survey has been e-mailed to those who reside in residence hall or university owned apartments on January 25th.

We want to know what you like and dislike about your hall, your RA, the facilities, the meal plan program and other aspects of living on campus. The results of this survey drive change and we want you to be a part of it.

The survey ends on February 4th at 11:59 pm. Those who participate are entered to win a $150 gift card to The Apple Store, Best Buy or Target.

 

Residence Hall Selection Process

The 2010-2011 online residence hall selection process for returning students will begin in early March with the $200 housing deposit collection process. Returning students will select their housing assignment and roommate through an online system based on a randomly generated assignment time that is activated by the housing deposit.

Complete details about this year's process will be emailed to students on February 15 and will also be available online.

Please note: All first- and second-year students, regardless of academic classification, are required to live in a university residence hall.

 

Apply for the Dorothy Day Floor

Dorothy Day
The opportunity to become part of the 2010-2011 Dorothy Day Social Justice Living/Learning floor is here.

This community is comprised of a select group of 44 sophomore students who will be housed together in Straz Tower and will enroll in special Service Learning sections of Philosophy 1001, Philosophy of Human Nature, in the fall semester and Theology 2400, Christian Discipleship, in the spring semester.

Applications can be found on-line or on the first floor of Carpenter Tower. Applications are due February 26th to the Office of Residence Life.

 

Desk Receptionist Positions

Are you interested in becoming a desk receptionist in the residence halls or university apartments? Look for more information on DR selection in the upcoming issues of Roomers!

 

Residence Life is on Facebook

Facebook LogoGet the latest updates and information about the Office of Residence Life by following us on our official Facebook
page.

Residents of Straz Tower and Schroeder Hall can also follow updates on Twitter.

 

RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION (RHA) EVENTS

Remove the Blindfold

Remove the BlindfoldRemove the Blindfold is a social justice program designed to educate students about past and current issues in today's society.

The program will have a Justice and Java kick-off event on Tuesday, February 16, from 8 -10 pm in the Brew Bayou.

Remove the Blindfold will take place on the evenings of Wednesday, February 17, to Friday, February 19, with numerous student-made displays, exhibited on the lower level of the Raynor Library. Encourage all to attend this thought-provoking event.

 

Lil' Sibs Weekend

Lil SibsCatch the Buzz: Bee the Difference. Lil' Sibs Weekend 2010 will be held from Friday, April 16 to Sunday, April 18.

Bring your favorite little bee to all the great events hosted by RHA. Mail in registration begins mid February. Hope to see you there.

 

RHA E-Board Applications

RHA LogoThe Residence Hall Association (RHA) executive board application are available at the front desk of all the residence halls.

Applications are due on the following dates:

President - March 12, 2010
Vice President - March 12, 2010
NCC - March 12, 2010
Secretary - March 26, 2010
Treasurer - March 26, 2010
Publicity Coordinator - March 26, 2010
Parliamentarian - March 26, 2010

This is great opportunity for anyone who is interested in becoming or continuing his or her leadership role on campus.

For more information pick-up a packet today!

 

AROUND CAMPUS

Submit FAFSA Online

Marquette students must complete and submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA, in January or early February so it's processed and sent to Marquette by the March 1st priority deadline.

Complete and submit the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov. The student and one parent will need their own federal pin numbers to electronically sign the FAFSA. To apply for a federal pin or reapply for a duplicate go to: www.pin.ed.gov.

 

Donate to Goodwill - Enrich Lives

GoodwillIs your closet getting so packed you are scared to pull out a hanger in fear that you might get smothered by pants and shirts? Donate all your unused or forgotten clothes, shoes, accessories or other household items today to Goodwill.

Visit www.amazinggoodwill.com to find the Goodwill Store & Donation Center nearest you. Don't forget that for every dollar spent in a Goodwill store, 92 cents is put toward training, employment and supportive services for people with disabilities or disadvantages.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Saturday, March 13, 2010: Residence halls close at 12 p.m. for Spring Break

Sunday, March 21, 2010: Residence halls reopen at 10 a.m. for all residence hall students

Saturday, May 15, 2010: Residence halls close at 12 p.m. for the spring semester

IN THIS ISSUE

YOUR "INSIDE" INFORMATION

Annual EBI Survey

2010-11 Housing Selection Process

Dorothy Day Social Justice Community

Want to be a Desk Receptionist?

Connect with ORL on Facebook

RHA EVENTS

Remove the Blindfold

Lil' Sibs Weekend

E-Board Applications

AROUND CAMPUS

Don't forget to complete FAFSA

Goodwill

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

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