Note: Wallwork Hall (formerly Sutton Suites), McCarthy Hall, and University Towers will be available only for students who have applied for and been assigned to break housing residency.
The Suite Life, the Peer Mentor newsletter for Northern Suites, is now available on line.
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Dear IUP Faculty and Staff:
I write to invite you to attend this year’s Freshman Convocation. Going into my fourth year study at IUP, I have been to a few convocations during my tenure here. I feel that it is an important part of the freshman experience. Convocation provides freshman students with a sense of solidarity from the beginning of their college career. It is important to instill that sense of belonging from the beginning of their time here so that they will continue their education.
My first Freshman Convocation in the Fall of 2006 was very memorable for a couple of reasons. I remember being awe struck at the sheer number of people gathered for this event. There were students everywhere, and they were all there for a singular purpose–to learn. The crowd was not just students. Throughout the room there were faculty and staff members sitting side by side with the students. I remember feeling a bit of pride looking around the room at the professors, some of them laughing and talking and getting to know their students.
Connections are an important part of college, not just with our fellow students but with those teaching us, our professors. Convocation is that opportunity for you to get to know the faces and the names of those you are helping. I encourage you to attend this year’s convocation.
Sincerely,
Adam Friedman
Residence Hall Association President
P.S. The Freshman Convocation takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, in Fisher Auditorium. This year's guest speaker is Samuel Heastie, a member of the Educational Leadership faculty at Fayetteville State University. Remarks also will be provided by Gian Pagnucci, this year's University Professor; Alyssa Stiles, president of Student Government Association, and President Tony Atwater. All who attend are invited to a cook out in the Oak Grove immediately following the convocation. Freshman Convocation is part of Welcome Weekend activities.
]]>Due to limited space within our residential buildings, at certain times during the academic year it may become necessary to consolidate residents by reassigning them to new rooms/suites. Generally, implementation of the consolidation policy will only occur during the consolidation period (seventh through tenth weeks of both the Fall and Spring semesters). For full information, read the revised student consolidation policy.
]]>Residents are responsible for their own key/I-Card and for their access to their room/suite. However, it is not uncommon for students to accidentally lock themselves out of their room/suite. For full information, read the new policy for when students lock themselves out of their residence hall rooms.
]]>This phase will include the demolition of Scranton, Shafer, and Lawrence halls and the Bridge at Eberly, and the building of a new suites residence hall for 596 beds.
The new residence hall will for be ready for occupancy in Fall 2010.
Office of Housing and Residence Life
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The hours will remain the same. Find the hours and more information on How to Sign up for Summer Housing and Dining. Foster will be closed, and the HUB will be open May 3 to May 24, 2009.
Foster will re-open May 24, and Summer Sessions 1 and 2 will be served at Foster.
]]>Residents are asked to notify their community assistant of the day and approximate time they expect to check out of their residence hall, apartment, or suite.
| Dining Facility | Closing Time |
|---|---|
| Foster Dining Hall | Saturday, May 2, open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Munch Box | Friday, May 1, 6:00 p.m. |
| Folger Food Court | Tuesday, April 28, 12:30 a.m. |
| HUB Rock | Thursday, April 30, 3:00 p.m. |
| Java City Library | Friday, May 1, 2:00 p.m. |
| Eberly | Monday, April 27, 4:30 p.m. |
| Oak Room | Friday, April 24, 1:30 p.m. |
| Shafer C-Store | Wednesday, April 29 at midnight |
Please refer any special circumstances regarding checkout to your residence hall director. Good luck on finals, and have a great summer!
]]>Questions may be directed to the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
]]>| Friday, February 27 | Saturday, February 28 | Sunday, March 1– Saturday, March 7 |
Sunday, March 8 | Monday, March 9 | |
| Foster | Regular Hours | 9:30–Noon | Closed | Noon to 7:00 p.m. | Regular Hours |
| Folger | Closes at 7:30 p.m. | Closed | Closed | Opens at 4:30 p.m. | Regular Hours |
| HUB | Closes at 4:00 p.m. | Closed | Closed | Closed | Regular Hours |
| Java City Foster | Closes at 2:00 p.m. | Closed | Closed | Closed | Regular Hours |
| Java City Library | Closes at 5:00 p.m. | Closed | Closed | Closed | Regular Hours |
| Shafer | Closed | Closed | Closed | 3:00 p.m. to midnight | Regular Hours |
| Oak Room | Regular Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Regular Hours |
All university residential facilities, with the exception of Scranton, Lawrence, and McCarthy halls and University Towers, will be closed and locked with I-Card access systems deactivated from 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, until noon on Sunday, March 8. Students are not permitted in the residence halls during the break period.
Note: Lawrence, Scranton, McCarthy, and University Towers will be available only for students who have applied for and who meet specific criteria for break housing.
See spring break dining hours.
All resident students must vacate their rooms no later than 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28. All residence halls will be closed and I-Card systems deactivated during the break. Students are asked to leave for break as early as possible following their last class.
The following procedures must be completed by all residents before leaving. Rooms will be checked by the residence hall staff to ensure that these steps have been completed. The university assumes no responsibility for any consequences of failure to carry out these procedures.
Food service is not available during the vacation.
Should you have any questions regarding the above, please contact a Residence Life staff member in your building.
]]>Either stop in at the Office of Housing and Residence Life, Suites on Maple–West, Suite G37, and complete a request form, or e-mail iup-dining@iup.edu with your request.
]]>Note: Scranton, Lawrence, and McCarthy halls and University Towers will be available ONLY for students who have applied for and been assigned to break housing residency.
All resident students must vacate their rooms no later than 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22. All residence halls will be closed and I-Card systems deactivated during the break. Students are asked to leave for break as early as possible following their last class.
The following procedures must be completed by all residents before leaving. Rooms will be checked by the residence hall staff to ensure that these steps have been completed. The university assumes no responsibility for any consequences of failure to carry out these procedures.
Food service is not available during the vacation.
The University cannot be responsible for theft of or damage to any items left in student room during the break period. Students are urged to make special provisions for the security of valuable items. As a reminder, it is advisable for all residents to have personal property insurance.
Residents are advised that any necessary maintenance and/or custodial services will continue to be performed during the break period.
All residential buildings will reopen beginning at noon on Sunday, November 30. I-card access systems will be reactivated at that time. No residential building will open for any reason prior to noon on Sunday, November 30.
For information on break housing, please contact the office of housing and residence life at 724-357-2696 no later than Monday, November 3.
Should you have any questions regarding the above, please contact a residence life staff member in your building.
]]>| Friday 11/21 | Sat 11/22 | Sun 11/23 – Sat 11/29 |
Sun 11/30 | Mon 12/1 | |
| Foster | Regular Hours | 9:30–Noon | Closed | 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Regular Hours |
| Folger | Closes at 7:30 p.m. | Closed | Closed | Opens at 4:30 p.m. | Regular Hours |
| Hub | Closes at 4:00 p.m. | Closed | Closed | Closed | Regular Hours |
| JC Foster | Regular Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Regular Hours |
| JC Library | 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Closed | Closed | Regular Hours | |
| Shafer | Closed | Closed | Closed | 3:00 p.m. to midnight | Regular Hours |
| Oak Room | Regular Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Regular Hours |
| Eberly | Regular Hours | Closed | Closed | Closed | Regular Hours |
To reserve the Crimson Event Center, please contact Conference Services at 724-357-7709.
]]>Add $50, get one entry
Add $100, get two entries
Add $150 or more and get three entries
Add FLEX between now and October 31. Drawing held November 3.
No purchase necessary. E-mail Jennifer Braughler to enter.
Sponsored by Pepsi
We are conducting a survey to better understand your campus lifestyle and preferences. By sharing your thoughts, we will gain valuable insight to help improve your overall campus dining experience.
This on-line survey will take five to ten minutes. Your responses are confidential.
We appreciate your time and thank you for your assistance.
]]>When you arrive on campus this fall Foster Hall will no longer have trays.
IUP is joining schools like Harvard, Penn, NYU, UNC Chapel Hill, and Florida State. Trayless dining is a major step in conserving natural resources.
Students and customers who need a tray due to a disability or injury may request a tray from the cashier.
Thank you for helping us improve the environment.
]]>If you need to contact the Housing office before Monday, the best way is via e-mail.
For housing questions, e-mail iup-ohrl@iup.edu.
For dining questions, e-mail iup-dining@iup.edu.
]]>9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Java City Locations will be closed July 4th.
Delores Keith
Karrah Reese
Jessica Hann
Autumn Blackburn
Lauren Judge
Joy Shanholtz
Steven Rose
Alex Deets
Ashley Todd
Erica Franklin
Lisa Marie Recca
Jennifer Casanova
Rasheeda Mumford
Vernon Brundaye, Jr.
Deddeh Newman
Because of a steam outage, Early Summer Session meals will be served at the Hadley Union Building (HUB) instead of Foster Dining Hall.
The hours will remain the same. Find the hours and more information on How to Sign up for Summer Housing and Dining. Foster will be closed, and the HUB will be open May 11 to May 28.
Foster will re-open Thursday May 29, and Summer Sessions 1 and 2 will be served at Foster.
]]>All students will be billed at the standard room rates. The charges will be adjusted for anyone who remains in tripled rooms for longer than one week and individuals will be charged the triple rate for only as long as three individuals reside in the room.
We appreciate your cooperation. Questions can be directed to the Office of Housing and Residence Life at 724-357-2696 or emailed to iup-ohrl@iup.edu.
]]>Because of a steam outage, Early Summer Session meals will be served at the Hadley Union Building (HUB) instead of Foster Dining Hall.
The hours will remain the same. Find the hours and more information on How to Sign up for Summer Housing and Dining. Foster will be closed, and the HUB will be open May 11 to May 28.
Foster will re-open Thursday May 29, and Summer Sessions 1 and 2 will be served at Foster.
]]>| Mini-Grant Recipient(s) |
Description of Initiative |
|---|---|
| Dr. DeAnna Laverick | Cross-curricular peer mentoring, reflection and journaling for students on Education floors lasting approximately six weeks |
| Dr. Kim Weiner | Funding for equipment (mats, meditation bell, blankets, cushions, etc.) for meditation sittings each day at prescribed times in suites buildings |
| Dr. Carolyn Princes | Start-up money for new living-learning initiatives to bring noted ethnic guest speakers of the African American Cultural Center to suites buildings |
| Michele Norwood | Funding to support activities related to Crimson Connection/Common Hour |
| Dr. Yong S. Colen | Guest speakers, field trips, conference attendance to better prepare Education majors (in Shafer) on mathematical concepts |
| Dr. Carmy Carranza | Peer educators (SI Leaders) will provide Supplemental Instruction for College of Health and Human Services students whose performance in Chemistry and Biology courses is below academic standards. The Accelerated Learning Groups (ALG) sessions will take place in residence hall facilities. |
| Karen Findley JoAnn Thistlewaite |
Seed monies to support peer mentor program for Nursing students in the Wellness suites |
Cyndy Strittmatter |
Promotional materials to support new Business living-learning community in the suites buildings. Funding for conference attendance to train faculty on developing a Business living-learning community geared toward providing a first-year experience that provides collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff. Also, for Spring 2008 and Fall 2008, funding for two programs designed for existing Business floors. |
Dr. Bob Kostelnik |
Freshman Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Personal Awareness Initiative to take place in living-learning facilities |
| Dr. Stephanie Taylor-Davis | Celebration of cross-cultural diversity and the promotion of cross-cultural understanding through food. Programming would establish annual showcase to highlight the heritage of students to share their food history and practices with other students. |
There is now an electronic form to make it easier to request a reservation of public space in the Suites.
]]>All resident students must vacate their room by no later than 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8. All residence halls will be closed, and I-Card systems deactivated during the break. Students are asked to leave for break as early as possible following their last class.
The following procedures must be completed by all residents before leaving. Rooms will be checked by the residence hall staff to ensure that these steps have been completed. The university assumes no responsibility for any consequences of failure to carry out these procedures:
Food service is not available during the break. The dining hall schedule is as follows:
The university cannot be responsible for theft or damage to any items left in student rooms during the break period. Students are urged to make special provisions for the security of valuable items. As a reminder, it is advisable for all residents to have personal property insurance.
Residents are advised that any necessary maintenance and/or custodial services will continue to be performed during the break period.
All residential buildings will reopen at noon on Sunday, March 16. I-Card access systems will be reactivated at that time.
The deadline to apply for break housing is Monday, March 3, 2008. For information regarding break housing, please contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life at 724-357-2696.
Should you have any questions regarding this information, please contact a Residence Life staff member in your building.