So, this is 2009 and for most of us it is our last (calender) year here at Mercyhurst. Unfortunately, the weather does not make it too easy to enjoy the time here right now.
- The ice storm hit today and I tried my best to salt the walkway a little bit. I hope you all stayed safe and didn't fall or crash your car.
- The RAs of this area are planning an area program, which will happen on Jan 27th at 8.30pm at Lewis 3953. It will be an hour full of free delicious food!!! We'll have great dips and even a chocolate fountain. All you have to do is show up and eat as much as you can!!!
- If you have any cool ideas for a program for just our row of townhouses, please let me know!!! I am open for anything.
- If you are in need of a shovel or salt, please stop by at 738 (my place). I just need the stuff back!!!!
- That would be all for this week! Everything that happens on campus is in the Tuesday Afternoon. They're showing the Dark Knight on Friday guys! Don't miss that! It's an awesome movie and it's free!!!!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Winter Term Week One
Welcome back everyone! I hope you had a nice break. It's hard to believe that the time of relaxing and eating is already over and the Winter term is here. I am already buried in work, I even have a quiz this week, and I want the next break to come really fast!
First things first, I will come around this week and have you sign another Who's Who sheet, which tells Res Life when you leave for break and when you will come back. You don't have to leave tho, so you can just put "staying" on it.
Something that is not yet thoroughly planned, but it will happen for sure: The South Lewis Townhouses and the 41st STreet townhouses will have a Christmas decoration contest with many prices to win! We will have more prices than last year (for those who have already lived in a townhouse) and maybe we will even have the local TV station WJET TV stop by! So get in the Christmas spirit and start decorating your townhouse! More info coming soon!
Campus Events and Notifications:
The mysterious man who is trusted around the world with so many secrets is coming to Mercyhurst! Dec. 16th at 8:15pm, join Mercyhurst Student Government in the Distinguished Lecture Series as Frank Warren speaks about PostSecret, the riveting community art project that has swept the nation. For more of the inside scoop, go to www.postsecret.blogspot.com!
Santina Sgro, MSG Secretary, will be coordinating Christmas Break transportation for students who need to get to the Erie airport, train or bus station. Requests must be emailed to msg@mercyhurst.edu and must include the following information:
The date and exact time (indicate AM or PM) that your flight/train/bus departs Erie, PA (Between Friday, December 19, 2008 through Sunday, December 21, 2008). This is not the time you want to be there – you need to indicate the exact time of the flight/train/bus departure.
·The date and exact time (indicate AM or PM) that your flight/train/bus returns Erie, PA (Between Friday, January 2, 2009 through Monday, January 5, 2009)
·Your preferred phone number on the days you are travelling (preferably cell phone number)
·Your preferred email address to receive a confirmation of whether or not transportation can be provided
IMPORTANT NOTES:
· The deadline for getting this information in is THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11th at 11:59pm.
· On campus pick-up location is Baldwin Hall (no exceptions) and a Mercyhurst College van will be providing the transportation.
· This is not a guaranteed or an on-call service. The MSG Secretary will collect all requests and determine the schedule for each day based on the largest number of students who need transportation. For example, if you are the only student leaving at 2:00am and everyone else is leaving between the hours of 8am – 5pm, there is a chance that you will not be able to get transportation. In either case, you will receive an email indicating whether or not you can get transportation on the scheduled days. Students can expect to receive this confirmation via email by Monday, December 15, 2008 which gives ample time to make alternate arrangements if necessary.
CARD SWIPE FOR Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights on the EMTA Bus
A card swipe will be used on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday night routes beginning this Thursday, November 6, 2008. All students are reminded that they must have their Mercyhurst ID and must have it swiped before being allowed to ride the bus. IDs cannot be shared and anyone found doing this is subject to having their privilege of using this service revoked. No ID? Get to the One Card office to get one or you will be required to pay cash to ride!
EMTA Shuttle During Christmas Break
The last day of EMTA service for the scheduled “MSG Route” (Route #17) is Thursday, December 18, 2008. Route #17 will resume on Sunday, January 4, 2009. For any students who are in town through Thanksgiving break, please note that students can use ANY OTHER EMTA ROUTE during this time simply by showing their Mercyhurst College ID – and at no charge! To find out what routes are available, please go to: http://www.emtaerie.com/routes.html
EMTA SHUTTLE INFORMATION & SCHEDULE
Please see the schedule below and note that EMTA is providing all shuttle service from this point on! Make sure you read the schedule and the “EMTA Route Descriptions” and “Important Notes about the EMTA Service” so that you know what to expect!! This is a great new service for Mercyhurst College and there are bound to be some bumps along the way. Check out the webpage for more info.
Open Skate Info:
Students who are properly attired (helmets are a must!) will be given the opportunity to skate with sticks and pucks on Thursdays from noon to 1 the remainder of the term. Normal student skating (no sticks or pucks) would take place on Tuesday from 12 to 1 and at any other time that student skating is scheduled for the remainder of the term.
The Thursday skaters have to adhere to the following:
1. Sign a standard waiver form which is available in my office. If someone doesn’t sign, he/she doesn’t skate. No exceptions.
2. Carry proper Mercyhurst identification. Non-Mercyhurst students would not be permitted to skate.
3. Obey normal rules of conduct on the ice.
Should either or both varsity teams need the ice Thursday morning because of travel obligations, we would do everything possible to get the hour in after practice(s) have concluded. Any questions or concerns can be directed to John Leisering, Director of Hockey Operations at jleisering@mercyhurst.edu.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Electronic recycling this week!
Students, faculty, & staff of Mercyhurst can drop off old or broken computer/printer equipment to be recycled for FREE this week at the times and location listed below. Our recycler has offered us free recycling service until 12/31/08, so we encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of that old equipment in your dorm room, apartment, house or office. We will accept towers, laptops, monitors, printers, keyboards, & mice. If you have a large quantity, please call X3103 to make an appointment. If you have a question, please call Jim Lassman on X3103.
Mon – Wed, Dec. 1 – 3, 2008
9 am – 12 & 1 pm -4 pm
Preston 17 - Lower Level across from mailroom.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Open Skate Info:
Students who are properly attired (helmets are a must!) will be given the opportunity to skate with sticks and pucks on Thursdays from noon to 1 the remainder of the term. Normal student skating (no sticks or pucks) would take place on Tuesday from 12 to 1 and at any other time that student skating is scheduled for the remainder of the term.
The Thursday skaters have to adhere to the following:
1. Sign a standard waiver form which is available in my office. If someone doesn’t sign, he/she doesn’t skate. No exceptions.
2. Carry proper Mercyhurst identification. Non-Mercyhurst students would not be permitted to skate.
3. Obey normal rules of conduct on the ice.
Should either or both varsity teams need the ice Thursday morning because of travel obligations, we would do everything possible to get the hour in after practice(s) have concluded. Any questions or concerns can be directed to John Leisering, Director of Hockey Operations at jleisering@mercyhurst.edu.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Mission IMPROVable: An Explosive Chicago Improv Comedy Group
10pm in the Walker Recital Hall
Does coming back to school have you stressed? Weather bringing you down? Ready to go home for Christmas? Well, join SAC for a night full of laughs. “Mission IMPROVable” is a fast-paced comedy show featuring five very funny, young guys. They have performed alongside members of Saturday Night Live, Mad TV, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. With audience participation and on-the-spot randomness, you will be laughing all night long!
Council for Exceptional Children
There is an ESO dance this Friday in the Student Union from 7-9. The theme is Santa's Coming! Volunteers can sign up on the CEC bulletin board or just show up to the dance on Friday. Our December meeting will be held this Sunday, December 7th @6pm in Hirt 305. We will be preparing for Christmas on Campus and discussing the requirements for teacher certification in the states of New York and Ohio. New member are always welcome
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Winterfest
2pm – 8pm in the Student Union
Kick off Winter Fest by joining us as women’s hockey takes on Syracuse at 2 PM. Then head on over to the Student Union to win some great prizes at BINGO! Send an e-mail to SAC@mercyhurst.edu to sign your RSCO up for one of our sculpting competitions. Make your own mittens to keep your hands warm when you take a ride with your friends on a 12 passenger carriage ride through campus pulled by some exquisite equines. Take a picture in front of the carriage and make your own snow globe! Look forward to other outdoor events like snow volleyball and sledding, as long as the weather permits. And of course, what Winterfest would be complete without hot chocolate?!
REC Center Closing
Due to special events being hosted by the College, the REC Center will be closed on Saturday, December 6 and Saturday, December 19. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
LSC: Squeeze the Orange with Women’s Hockey
2pm in the Mercyhurst Ice Center
“Juice the Orange” at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. Come watch as the Women’s ice hockey team takes on the Syracuse Orange.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Annual MSG Tree Lighting Ceremony
Make sure to not miss out on your opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with MSG and the Mercyhurst community. Join us to light up the night, sing Christmas carols, and enjoy some warm cocoa by the fire! The event will commence at 7:30pm with the voting for your favorite RSCO decorated tree in the 2nd Annual Tree Decorating Contest. Our speaker will help us to get in the festive mood at 8pm followed by some caroling outside as we light up the middle of campus. The activities will take place in the Great Room of the Student Union and Garvey Park so be sure to dress warm!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Learn how to use EMTA Transportation - - COME AND JOIN US FOR THE EMTA FORUMS!!!
EMTA will be hosting forums in the dormitories and suite buildings to explain the details of the EMTA shuttle service that is sponsored by MSG and Mercyhurst College. EMTA, MSG and the College want to make sure that students have all of the information necessary to take full advantage of this service. Students will be able to ask any questions that they may have. The dates, times, and locations are as follows:
December 8th
Baldwin Lobby: 4:00-4:45pm
Egan 1st Floor Lobby: 5:00-5:45pm
McAuley Lobby: 6:00-6:45pm
December 10th
100 Suites Lobby: 4:00-4:45pm
200 Suites Lobby: 5:00-5:45pm
300 Suites Lobby: 6:00-6:45pm
There will be promotional giveaways! Snacks will be provided! If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Mercyhurst College dedicated EMTA intern, Dane’ Doolittle at ddooli26@mercyhurst.edu.
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING IDEAS - - SEE BELOW!
· Dance Department Outreach Team: Cookbooks for sale in the danceSpace office (Zurn) with $10.50 donation. All proceeds benefit the 2nd Harvest Food Bank in Erie. Cookbooks make great holiday gifts!
· Enjoy the City Books - $20 through the Human Services Club: The Human Services Club is selling Erie coupon books for $20.00 a piece. Each book contains close to 100 pages filled with hundreds of valuable offers to Erie’s most popular dining, recreation, service, and retail establishments! If you are from out of town, there are also Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh coupon books available upon request. Please contact Kerry O’Connor at koconn90@mercyhurst.edu or at x3980 with any questions or to order one of these valuable books. It’s a great buy for a whole apartment to share, for yourself, your family, or for an early Christmas gift. Order one today and experience what Erie has to offer at half the cost!
ATTENTION STUDENTS!
The Residence Life Office will be conducting a Resident Assistant search during the first two weeks of the winter 2008-09 term. If you are interested in becoming an RA, then applications will be available in the Residence Life Office, 311 Old Main. Completed applications will be reviewed beginning on Wednesday, December 10th. Interviews with final candidates will be conducted from Friday, December 12th until all positions are filled. If you have any questions about the hiring process, then please contact the Residence Life Office at campus extension 2422.
Christmas On Campus – buddies needed
If you are interested in being a buddy for Christmas On Campus, please stop by the Student Union Information Desk to sign up. Christmas On Campus will be held on Saturday, December 13 from 11am – 2pm and all buddies will be paired with a child (ages 4 – 10) from the Erie community to enjoy a fun holiday event. If you have any questions about being a buddy, please contact Kristin Tedesco at kristinmtedesco@gmail.com
Student Run Musical!
Attention singers, dancers, and actors! Auditions for the Student-Run Musical, Sweet Charity, will be December 9th and 11th starting at 7:00pm in Walker Recital Hall. You may audition on either day. Please report to the bottom of the Hirt Center when you are available. Bring a short piece of music to sing (with piano accompaniment) or be prepared to sing "Happy Birthday." Those interested in being a lead should prepare a monologue. Interested dancers will learn a short combo with the choreographer and should wear clothes that are easy to move in. More information can be found on our Facebook Group "The Official Site of the Student-Run Musical" or you can e-mail questions to the producer at kstade80@mercyhurst.edu. This show is open to all students, majors, and talents!
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR SPRING BREAK?
There are still openings for the Navajo Reservation Trip and the Urban Challenge during spring break 2008. Participants on the Navajo Reservation Trip work at St. Michael’s Association of Special Education where two Mercyhurst graduates have served in the past. We also go hiking at Canyon de Chelley and visit Sky City, Acoma Pueblo. The Urban Challenge is a great opportunity to work in a variety of social service settings from Soup Kitchens, Shelters and Schools in Camden, NJ and Philadelphia. We have a day to sightsee as well. See Sr. Michele Schroeck for details. Limited scholarships are available through a diversity grant for students who qualify.
INTERNATIONAL TRIP
The Guyana International Service Trip now qualifies for 1 academic credit at no additional cost. Students spend 2 after graduation in this little known English speaking country. Students work in Mercy ministries including a boys orphanage, nursing home, hospital, and vocational school. In addition, students have an opportunity to travel in the interior to a remote AmerIndian Village where they stay for up to four days. Limited space is still available. See Sr. Michele for an application!
Adopt a Family Project
Looking for volunteers to work with the International Refugee Agency. Must be willing to commit 5 to 10 hours per week working with a family from Burma. They have recently arrived from a Burmese refugee camp and need help adjusting to the US lifestyle, including learning English and how to travel around Erie. If anyone has any questions or is interested, my e-mail is rwojci67@mercyhurst.edu.
Recycle Your Ink Cartridges!
Recycling of ink jet cartridges prevents plastic waste from entering the Lakeview Landfill (the highest point in Erie County), and also raises money for Green Team projects. We encourage you to use the ink jet cartridge collection boxes located in the following location:
* Preston Mail Room
* Hirt, 1st Floor
* Zurn, 1st Floor
* Student Union, 1st Floor
* Library Foyer
Office of Academic Support Extends Hours
Beginning this term the staff of Academic Support has extended their hours. Assistance is now available 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is an academic counselor now available during the lunch hour and until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Fr. Somers is also available Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Students can discuss majors, get tips on test taking/studying, pre-registration suggestions, or just a signature, etc. Linda Linville and the Tutoring office have moved to 302 Hammermill Library; her phone is still 824-2302.
Food Improvements!
Look for new additions to the menu at the Laker Inn. We are trying out many ideas to keep things tasty and interesting at the Galley, Sub Connection, and Laker Express. At the Galley we have some different specialty pizzas that we are trying out along with the various lunch and dinner specials. Get two slices of pizza and a medium fountain drink with your Board Equivalency! At Sub Connection we have made all 6” subs or wraps priced to fit on Board. We have also started to offer two fresh-baked Otis Spunkmeyer cookies as a side with your combo. Laker Express now has a specialty salad rotation to make sure that you can get a variety of salads, including some healthier choices like our hummus, veggie and pita platter.
Don’t forget that you can only use your Board Equivalency during certain times at the Laker Inn. Lunch Board time is 12:00pm-3:00pm and dinner is 5:30pm-8:00pm at the Galley and Sub Connection. Dining Dollars, Campus/One Card, Laker Loot, or Cash can be used any other time. You can use Board Equivalency any time at Laker Express! Come from 11:30am-3:30pm for lunch or 3:31pm-8:00pm for dinner. Keep an eye out for monthly promotional calendars informing you of all of the upcoming events and special meals that we try to bring you on a regular basis.
Attention Commuter Students: Get a LOCKER on campus!
Need a place to store your books, lunch, etc? Come to the Office of the Student Union & Student Activities to sign out a locker! Lockers are located on the ground level of the Student Union and are available on a first come, first serve basis. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Allen 824-2089 or sallen@mercyhurst.edu.
GOT YOUR PASSPORT?
What is the Multicultural Awareness Passport Program? Mercyhurst College encourages, recognizes and values the participation of students at multicultural programs/ events on campus. It is our hope that through the Multicultural Awareness Passport Program, there will be an increased level of multicultural competence and sensitivity among student participants.
How does the passport work? Every freshman received a Multicultural Awareness Passport in the New Student Orientation Guide. Upperclassman can get one from their RA, AD or from the Multicultural Center (located in the Student Union.) The Program recognizes your attendance and participation at various multicultural programs on campus. For each multicultural program/event that you attend, present your Multicultural Awareness Passport to be validated with a stamp as proof of attendance. Once you have attended a minimum of six (6) events, you may present your passport to the Director of the Multicultural Center for entry into a grand prize drawing during Cultural Awareness Week which is Monday, April 27, 2009 through Friday, May 1, 2009. So, you have plenty of time to get involved and get your passport stamped!
How do I find out about multicultural programs that are on campus? Programs and events will be advertised around campus and you can check with the Multicultural Center to get more information. There will be a variety of films, lectures, music, theatre, dance, art, and other special activities throughout the year. If you have any questions about this or other programs, please contact Pertrina Marrero at pmarrero@mercyhurst.edu.
IT & DocuCenter NEWS & INFORMATION
IKON DocuCenter
Monthly and quarterly review meetings will be used to evaluate usage & capacity and to determine how we can improve pricing going forward. If you have any suggestions or complaints, please share them with Donna Malzewski (dmalzewski@mercyhurst.edu) on X2211 or with Pat Benekos on X3337 (pbenekos2@mercyhurst.edu). Our commitment is to match or beat pricing from any external printshop so please bring custom jobs to Donna for a quote. Our goal is to save the Mercyhurst community money as we deliver a high quality product.
LakerNet plans
As the amount of snow piles higher and higher outside our windows, we are taking advantage of the opportunity to address LakerNet issues. We are restructuring our network perimeter and upgrading several of our server systems to provide for a more manageable, reliable, and secure web environment. We are also in the process of organizing a Web Committee meeting for mid-December. This committee will serve as a guide throughout the LakerNet improvement process. IT personnel are also working to identify and research potential web portal solutions. If you are interested in participating in the portal development process, please contact Matt Engel on X2087 or at mengel@mercyhurst.edu.
Microsoft 2007!!!
Mercyhurst students can purchase Microsoft Office Standard edition from Journey Education for $59.98. The bundle includes Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, and Outlook 2007. Access 2007 is NOT included in the standard version. To get Access, you must purchase the Professional version for $79.98. For more information, please go to http://www.msstudentselect.com/aicup/ and select Mercyhurst from the list of schools.
Change your password before it expires (every 180 days or sooner)
Avoid the hassle of not being able to login to your email or WebAdvisor accounts by preemptively changing your password on your own schedule. First, determine the schedule that you’ll remember. For example, (1) May before leaving for the summer, (2) when you return to campus in the fall and (3) early January after the holidays. This way you control the schedule and can better remember when to make the change. Set up an account in the Password Management Tool on the Lakernet homepage before you forget your password. It’s too late to set up the account if you can’t remember your password; you have to know your password to set up your PMT account.
Christmas Break Energy Savings
We have the opportunity to save significantly on energy consumption during the week between Christmas and New Year’s! Be sure to power off all equipment including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, & faxes whenever you leave your room or apartment but especially over lengthy absences such as Christmas break. You can feel good about making a difference in campus energy consumption as one of your New Year’s resolutions. It benefits everyone.
CCUE Student Technology Forum
The Consortium for Computing in Undergraduate Education will hold its Student Technology Forum at Edinboro University on Friday, March 20, 2009. More details will be available after January 1, but we encourage students to participate in this event. 25 regional institutions are members of CCUE and may send student teams to the forum. Last year students from Mercyhurst participated at Seton Hill and some won cash prizes for their efforts. This is a good opportunity for students to present to audiences beyond Mercyhurst and gain valuable experience. Student presentations may focus on any application of technology in their academic courses. Details will be available at http://www.ccue.org in January.
EXCITING PRICING NEWS FROM THE IKON DocuCenter
After reviewing the first quarter, we are happy to announce that due to the collaboration of IKON and Mercyhurst College, the Mercyhurst College Administration has made some price reductions.
Price reductions will begin December 1st . Some of these reductions include...
8 ½ X 11 color copies will now be 34¢ (Down from 39¢)
8 ½ x 11 B&W copies on color paper will be 6¢ (Down from 8¢)
Pricing for Mercyhurst College Business Cards have also been reduced…
One-sided Business Cards
QTY New Price old price
250 $40.00 $69.40
500 $60.00 $80.00
1000 $80.00 $104.50
Two-sided Business Cards
QTY New Price old price
250 $70.00 $105.50
500 $90.00 $125.00
1000 $110.00 $164.75
We here at the IKON DocuCenter would like to thank you for your patience and support during this transition. It is because of your continued support that these price reductions could occur. We look forward to helping you in the future to streamline document efficiency.
As an alternative method for submitting jobs in the future, you may consider submitting your requests using the IKON TRAC Solution, a web-based job submission tool that IKON uses to manage jobs going through the IKON DocuCenter.
Using TRAC is a great way to submit your job requests directly from your office, and monitor the status from your desk. You can attach a file or bring a hard copy down after submitting the job. TRAC enables you to search your job history, view your account, or re-submit a job at anytime.
For your convenience, the College has set up an IKON TRAC Work Station in the DocuCenter for job submission. Come down anytime and we will be happy to assist you.
Keep in mind that we are still available for large printing orders. Just contact us for a competitive quote and assistance on your project. Our commitment is to match or beat pricing from any external print shop so please bring custom jobs to Donna for pricing. The goal is to save departments and Mercyhurst money as we deliver a high quality product.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Campus Ministry Announcements for December 2, 2008
Annual Dinner and Discussion with the Bishop this Friday. There’s still room for you to join students from area colleges. Departing from Campus Ministry at 4:30pm and returning around 8:30pm. Sign up with Greg Baker (gbaker@mercyhurst.edu, x2301)
Sunday Mass time is at 11am (every Sunday) and 8:30pm (when school is in session). Protestant Sunday Worship is at 7pm in the Prince of Peace Chapel (second floor of the Student Union) Daily Mass is noon on Mondays and Wednesdays and 8am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when school is in session.
Campus Ministry Events this Week
Wednesday
Mass noon Christ the King Chapel
Confessions 3:30pm Christ the King Chapel
Soup and Simplicity Wednesday 5:00pm in the CM Lounge
Thursday
Mass 8:00am Christ the King Chapel
Rosary 3:30pm Christ the King Chapel
Women of Spirit 4:15pm Prince of Peace Chapel
Praise & Worship 6:30pm Great Room
Bible Study 8:00pm led by Aaron Ullman. Call 440-749-9593. In Mercy 300 Lounge.
FRIDAY
Annual Dinner and Discussion with the Bishop 4:30-8:30 Transportation Provided. Sign up with gbaker@mercyhurst.edu x2301.
SUNDAY
Mass 11am and 8:30pm Christ the King Chapel
Protestant Worship 7pm Prince of Peace Chapel
MONDAY
Mass noon Christ the King Chapel
Athletics Ministry 9:00pm MAC 200
TUESDAY
Mass 8:00am Christ the King Chapel
Lots of great activities to follow. Want to know what else is going on? Facebook us at Mercyhurst Campus Ministry to find out!
Laker Spirit Club
Come and show your spirit and support your Mercyhurst Lakers! Show your Laker pride and cheer our teams to victory!!! GO LAKERS! (Bold Denotes Home Game!)
12.3.08 | 7:00 PM
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL AT WEST VIRGINIA
12.3.08 | 7:00 PM
WRESTLING VS WEST LIBERTY STATE
12.5.08 | 7:30pm
CLUB HOCKEY AT ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY
12.5.08 | 7:05 PM
MEN'S HOCKEY AT AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL
12.5.08 | 5:30 PM
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL AT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN
12.5.08 | 7:00 PM
WOMEN'S HOCKEY VS SYRACUSE
12.6.08 | 2:00 PM
WOMEN'S HOCKEY VS SYRACUSE
First things first, I will come around this week and have you sign another Who's Who sheet, which tells Res Life when you leave for break and when you will come back. You don't have to leave tho, so you can just put "staying" on it.
Something that is not yet thoroughly planned, but it will happen for sure: The South Lewis Townhouses and the 41st STreet townhouses will have a Christmas decoration contest with many prices to win! We will have more prices than last year (for those who have already lived in a townhouse) and maybe we will even have the local TV station WJET TV stop by! So get in the Christmas spirit and start decorating your townhouse! More info coming soon!
Campus Events and Notifications:
The mysterious man who is trusted around the world with so many secrets is coming to Mercyhurst! Dec. 16th at 8:15pm, join Mercyhurst Student Government in the Distinguished Lecture Series as Frank Warren speaks about PostSecret, the riveting community art project that has swept the nation. For more of the inside scoop, go to www.postsecret.blogspot.com!
Santina Sgro, MSG Secretary, will be coordinating Christmas Break transportation for students who need to get to the Erie airport, train or bus station. Requests must be emailed to msg@mercyhurst.edu and must include the following information:
The date and exact time (indicate AM or PM) that your flight/train/bus departs Erie, PA (Between Friday, December 19, 2008 through Sunday, December 21, 2008). This is not the time you want to be there – you need to indicate the exact time of the flight/train/bus departure.
·The date and exact time (indicate AM or PM) that your flight/train/bus returns Erie, PA (Between Friday, January 2, 2009 through Monday, January 5, 2009)
·Your preferred phone number on the days you are travelling (preferably cell phone number)
·Your preferred email address to receive a confirmation of whether or not transportation can be provided
IMPORTANT NOTES:
· The deadline for getting this information in is THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11th at 11:59pm.
· On campus pick-up location is Baldwin Hall (no exceptions) and a Mercyhurst College van will be providing the transportation.
· This is not a guaranteed or an on-call service. The MSG Secretary will collect all requests and determine the schedule for each day based on the largest number of students who need transportation. For example, if you are the only student leaving at 2:00am and everyone else is leaving between the hours of 8am – 5pm, there is a chance that you will not be able to get transportation. In either case, you will receive an email indicating whether or not you can get transportation on the scheduled days. Students can expect to receive this confirmation via email by Monday, December 15, 2008 which gives ample time to make alternate arrangements if necessary.
CARD SWIPE FOR Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights on the EMTA Bus
A card swipe will be used on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday night routes beginning this Thursday, November 6, 2008. All students are reminded that they must have their Mercyhurst ID and must have it swiped before being allowed to ride the bus. IDs cannot be shared and anyone found doing this is subject to having their privilege of using this service revoked. No ID? Get to the One Card office to get one or you will be required to pay cash to ride!
EMTA Shuttle During Christmas Break
The last day of EMTA service for the scheduled “MSG Route” (Route #17) is Thursday, December 18, 2008. Route #17 will resume on Sunday, January 4, 2009. For any students who are in town through Thanksgiving break, please note that students can use ANY OTHER EMTA ROUTE during this time simply by showing their Mercyhurst College ID – and at no charge! To find out what routes are available, please go to: http://www.emtaerie.com/routes.html
EMTA SHUTTLE INFORMATION & SCHEDULE
Please see the schedule below and note that EMTA is providing all shuttle service from this point on! Make sure you read the schedule and the “EMTA Route Descriptions” and “Important Notes about the EMTA Service” so that you know what to expect!! This is a great new service for Mercyhurst College and there are bound to be some bumps along the way. Check out the webpage for more info.
Open Skate Info:
Students who are properly attired (helmets are a must!) will be given the opportunity to skate with sticks and pucks on Thursdays from noon to 1 the remainder of the term. Normal student skating (no sticks or pucks) would take place on Tuesday from 12 to 1 and at any other time that student skating is scheduled for the remainder of the term.
The Thursday skaters have to adhere to the following:
1. Sign a standard waiver form which is available in my office. If someone doesn’t sign, he/she doesn’t skate. No exceptions.
2. Carry proper Mercyhurst identification. Non-Mercyhurst students would not be permitted to skate.
3. Obey normal rules of conduct on the ice.
Should either or both varsity teams need the ice Thursday morning because of travel obligations, we would do everything possible to get the hour in after practice(s) have concluded. Any questions or concerns can be directed to John Leisering, Director of Hockey Operations at jleisering@mercyhurst.edu.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Electronic recycling this week!
Students, faculty, & staff of Mercyhurst can drop off old or broken computer/printer equipment to be recycled for FREE this week at the times and location listed below. Our recycler has offered us free recycling service until 12/31/08, so we encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of that old equipment in your dorm room, apartment, house or office. We will accept towers, laptops, monitors, printers, keyboards, & mice. If you have a large quantity, please call X3103 to make an appointment. If you have a question, please call Jim Lassman on X3103.
Mon – Wed, Dec. 1 – 3, 2008
9 am – 12 & 1 pm -4 pm
Preston 17 - Lower Level across from mailroom.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Open Skate Info:
Students who are properly attired (helmets are a must!) will be given the opportunity to skate with sticks and pucks on Thursdays from noon to 1 the remainder of the term. Normal student skating (no sticks or pucks) would take place on Tuesday from 12 to 1 and at any other time that student skating is scheduled for the remainder of the term.
The Thursday skaters have to adhere to the following:
1. Sign a standard waiver form which is available in my office. If someone doesn’t sign, he/she doesn’t skate. No exceptions.
2. Carry proper Mercyhurst identification. Non-Mercyhurst students would not be permitted to skate.
3. Obey normal rules of conduct on the ice.
Should either or both varsity teams need the ice Thursday morning because of travel obligations, we would do everything possible to get the hour in after practice(s) have concluded. Any questions or concerns can be directed to John Leisering, Director of Hockey Operations at jleisering@mercyhurst.edu.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Mission IMPROVable: An Explosive Chicago Improv Comedy Group
10pm in the Walker Recital Hall
Does coming back to school have you stressed? Weather bringing you down? Ready to go home for Christmas? Well, join SAC for a night full of laughs. “Mission IMPROVable” is a fast-paced comedy show featuring five very funny, young guys. They have performed alongside members of Saturday Night Live, Mad TV, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. With audience participation and on-the-spot randomness, you will be laughing all night long!
Council for Exceptional Children
There is an ESO dance this Friday in the Student Union from 7-9. The theme is Santa's Coming! Volunteers can sign up on the CEC bulletin board or just show up to the dance on Friday. Our December meeting will be held this Sunday, December 7th @6pm in Hirt 305. We will be preparing for Christmas on Campus and discussing the requirements for teacher certification in the states of New York and Ohio. New member are always welcome
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Winterfest
2pm – 8pm in the Student Union
Kick off Winter Fest by joining us as women’s hockey takes on Syracuse at 2 PM. Then head on over to the Student Union to win some great prizes at BINGO! Send an e-mail to SAC@mercyhurst.edu to sign your RSCO up for one of our sculpting competitions. Make your own mittens to keep your hands warm when you take a ride with your friends on a 12 passenger carriage ride through campus pulled by some exquisite equines. Take a picture in front of the carriage and make your own snow globe! Look forward to other outdoor events like snow volleyball and sledding, as long as the weather permits. And of course, what Winterfest would be complete without hot chocolate?!
REC Center Closing
Due to special events being hosted by the College, the REC Center will be closed on Saturday, December 6 and Saturday, December 19. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
LSC: Squeeze the Orange with Women’s Hockey
2pm in the Mercyhurst Ice Center
“Juice the Orange” at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. Come watch as the Women’s ice hockey team takes on the Syracuse Orange.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Annual MSG Tree Lighting Ceremony
Make sure to not miss out on your opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with MSG and the Mercyhurst community. Join us to light up the night, sing Christmas carols, and enjoy some warm cocoa by the fire! The event will commence at 7:30pm with the voting for your favorite RSCO decorated tree in the 2nd Annual Tree Decorating Contest. Our speaker will help us to get in the festive mood at 8pm followed by some caroling outside as we light up the middle of campus. The activities will take place in the Great Room of the Student Union and Garvey Park so be sure to dress warm!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Learn how to use EMTA Transportation - - COME AND JOIN US FOR THE EMTA FORUMS!!!
EMTA will be hosting forums in the dormitories and suite buildings to explain the details of the EMTA shuttle service that is sponsored by MSG and Mercyhurst College. EMTA, MSG and the College want to make sure that students have all of the information necessary to take full advantage of this service. Students will be able to ask any questions that they may have. The dates, times, and locations are as follows:
December 8th
Baldwin Lobby: 4:00-4:45pm
Egan 1st Floor Lobby: 5:00-5:45pm
McAuley Lobby: 6:00-6:45pm
December 10th
100 Suites Lobby: 4:00-4:45pm
200 Suites Lobby: 5:00-5:45pm
300 Suites Lobby: 6:00-6:45pm
There will be promotional giveaways! Snacks will be provided! If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Mercyhurst College dedicated EMTA intern, Dane’ Doolittle at ddooli26@mercyhurst.edu.
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING IDEAS - - SEE BELOW!
· Dance Department Outreach Team: Cookbooks for sale in the danceSpace office (Zurn) with $10.50 donation. All proceeds benefit the 2nd Harvest Food Bank in Erie. Cookbooks make great holiday gifts!
· Enjoy the City Books - $20 through the Human Services Club: The Human Services Club is selling Erie coupon books for $20.00 a piece. Each book contains close to 100 pages filled with hundreds of valuable offers to Erie’s most popular dining, recreation, service, and retail establishments! If you are from out of town, there are also Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh coupon books available upon request. Please contact Kerry O’Connor at koconn90@mercyhurst.edu or at x3980 with any questions or to order one of these valuable books. It’s a great buy for a whole apartment to share, for yourself, your family, or for an early Christmas gift. Order one today and experience what Erie has to offer at half the cost!
ATTENTION STUDENTS!
The Residence Life Office will be conducting a Resident Assistant search during the first two weeks of the winter 2008-09 term. If you are interested in becoming an RA, then applications will be available in the Residence Life Office, 311 Old Main. Completed applications will be reviewed beginning on Wednesday, December 10th. Interviews with final candidates will be conducted from Friday, December 12th until all positions are filled. If you have any questions about the hiring process, then please contact the Residence Life Office at campus extension 2422.
Christmas On Campus – buddies needed
If you are interested in being a buddy for Christmas On Campus, please stop by the Student Union Information Desk to sign up. Christmas On Campus will be held on Saturday, December 13 from 11am – 2pm and all buddies will be paired with a child (ages 4 – 10) from the Erie community to enjoy a fun holiday event. If you have any questions about being a buddy, please contact Kristin Tedesco at kristinmtedesco@gmail.com
Student Run Musical!
Attention singers, dancers, and actors! Auditions for the Student-Run Musical, Sweet Charity, will be December 9th and 11th starting at 7:00pm in Walker Recital Hall. You may audition on either day. Please report to the bottom of the Hirt Center when you are available. Bring a short piece of music to sing (with piano accompaniment) or be prepared to sing "Happy Birthday." Those interested in being a lead should prepare a monologue. Interested dancers will learn a short combo with the choreographer and should wear clothes that are easy to move in. More information can be found on our Facebook Group "The Official Site of the Student-Run Musical" or you can e-mail questions to the producer at kstade80@mercyhurst.edu. This show is open to all students, majors, and talents!
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR SPRING BREAK?
There are still openings for the Navajo Reservation Trip and the Urban Challenge during spring break 2008. Participants on the Navajo Reservation Trip work at St. Michael’s Association of Special Education where two Mercyhurst graduates have served in the past. We also go hiking at Canyon de Chelley and visit Sky City, Acoma Pueblo. The Urban Challenge is a great opportunity to work in a variety of social service settings from Soup Kitchens, Shelters and Schools in Camden, NJ and Philadelphia. We have a day to sightsee as well. See Sr. Michele Schroeck for details. Limited scholarships are available through a diversity grant for students who qualify.
INTERNATIONAL TRIP
The Guyana International Service Trip now qualifies for 1 academic credit at no additional cost. Students spend 2 after graduation in this little known English speaking country. Students work in Mercy ministries including a boys orphanage, nursing home, hospital, and vocational school. In addition, students have an opportunity to travel in the interior to a remote AmerIndian Village where they stay for up to four days. Limited space is still available. See Sr. Michele for an application!
Adopt a Family Project
Looking for volunteers to work with the International Refugee Agency. Must be willing to commit 5 to 10 hours per week working with a family from Burma. They have recently arrived from a Burmese refugee camp and need help adjusting to the US lifestyle, including learning English and how to travel around Erie. If anyone has any questions or is interested, my e-mail is rwojci67@mercyhurst.edu.
Recycle Your Ink Cartridges!
Recycling of ink jet cartridges prevents plastic waste from entering the Lakeview Landfill (the highest point in Erie County), and also raises money for Green Team projects. We encourage you to use the ink jet cartridge collection boxes located in the following location:
* Preston Mail Room
* Hirt, 1st Floor
* Zurn, 1st Floor
* Student Union, 1st Floor
* Library Foyer
Office of Academic Support Extends Hours
Beginning this term the staff of Academic Support has extended their hours. Assistance is now available 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is an academic counselor now available during the lunch hour and until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Fr. Somers is also available Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Students can discuss majors, get tips on test taking/studying, pre-registration suggestions, or just a signature, etc. Linda Linville and the Tutoring office have moved to 302 Hammermill Library; her phone is still 824-2302.
Food Improvements!
Look for new additions to the menu at the Laker Inn. We are trying out many ideas to keep things tasty and interesting at the Galley, Sub Connection, and Laker Express. At the Galley we have some different specialty pizzas that we are trying out along with the various lunch and dinner specials. Get two slices of pizza and a medium fountain drink with your Board Equivalency! At Sub Connection we have made all 6” subs or wraps priced to fit on Board. We have also started to offer two fresh-baked Otis Spunkmeyer cookies as a side with your combo. Laker Express now has a specialty salad rotation to make sure that you can get a variety of salads, including some healthier choices like our hummus, veggie and pita platter.
Don’t forget that you can only use your Board Equivalency during certain times at the Laker Inn. Lunch Board time is 12:00pm-3:00pm and dinner is 5:30pm-8:00pm at the Galley and Sub Connection. Dining Dollars, Campus/One Card, Laker Loot, or Cash can be used any other time. You can use Board Equivalency any time at Laker Express! Come from 11:30am-3:30pm for lunch or 3:31pm-8:00pm for dinner. Keep an eye out for monthly promotional calendars informing you of all of the upcoming events and special meals that we try to bring you on a regular basis.
Attention Commuter Students: Get a LOCKER on campus!
Need a place to store your books, lunch, etc? Come to the Office of the Student Union & Student Activities to sign out a locker! Lockers are located on the ground level of the Student Union and are available on a first come, first serve basis. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Allen 824-2089 or sallen@mercyhurst.edu.
GOT YOUR PASSPORT?
What is the Multicultural Awareness Passport Program? Mercyhurst College encourages, recognizes and values the participation of students at multicultural programs/ events on campus. It is our hope that through the Multicultural Awareness Passport Program, there will be an increased level of multicultural competence and sensitivity among student participants.
How does the passport work? Every freshman received a Multicultural Awareness Passport in the New Student Orientation Guide. Upperclassman can get one from their RA, AD or from the Multicultural Center (located in the Student Union.) The Program recognizes your attendance and participation at various multicultural programs on campus. For each multicultural program/event that you attend, present your Multicultural Awareness Passport to be validated with a stamp as proof of attendance. Once you have attended a minimum of six (6) events, you may present your passport to the Director of the Multicultural Center for entry into a grand prize drawing during Cultural Awareness Week which is Monday, April 27, 2009 through Friday, May 1, 2009. So, you have plenty of time to get involved and get your passport stamped!
How do I find out about multicultural programs that are on campus? Programs and events will be advertised around campus and you can check with the Multicultural Center to get more information. There will be a variety of films, lectures, music, theatre, dance, art, and other special activities throughout the year. If you have any questions about this or other programs, please contact Pertrina Marrero at pmarrero@mercyhurst.edu.
IT & DocuCenter NEWS & INFORMATION
IKON DocuCenter
Monthly and quarterly review meetings will be used to evaluate usage & capacity and to determine how we can improve pricing going forward. If you have any suggestions or complaints, please share them with Donna Malzewski (dmalzewski@mercyhurst.edu) on X2211 or with Pat Benekos on X3337 (pbenekos2@mercyhurst.edu). Our commitment is to match or beat pricing from any external printshop so please bring custom jobs to Donna for a quote. Our goal is to save the Mercyhurst community money as we deliver a high quality product.
LakerNet plans
As the amount of snow piles higher and higher outside our windows, we are taking advantage of the opportunity to address LakerNet issues. We are restructuring our network perimeter and upgrading several of our server systems to provide for a more manageable, reliable, and secure web environment. We are also in the process of organizing a Web Committee meeting for mid-December. This committee will serve as a guide throughout the LakerNet improvement process. IT personnel are also working to identify and research potential web portal solutions. If you are interested in participating in the portal development process, please contact Matt Engel on X2087 or at mengel@mercyhurst.edu.
Microsoft 2007!!!
Mercyhurst students can purchase Microsoft Office Standard edition from Journey Education for $59.98. The bundle includes Word 2007, Excel 2007, PowerPoint 2007, and Outlook 2007. Access 2007 is NOT included in the standard version. To get Access, you must purchase the Professional version for $79.98. For more information, please go to http://www.msstudentselect.com/aicup/ and select Mercyhurst from the list of schools.
Change your password before it expires (every 180 days or sooner)
Avoid the hassle of not being able to login to your email or WebAdvisor accounts by preemptively changing your password on your own schedule. First, determine the schedule that you’ll remember. For example, (1) May before leaving for the summer, (2) when you return to campus in the fall and (3) early January after the holidays. This way you control the schedule and can better remember when to make the change. Set up an account in the Password Management Tool on the Lakernet homepage before you forget your password. It’s too late to set up the account if you can’t remember your password; you have to know your password to set up your PMT account.
Christmas Break Energy Savings
We have the opportunity to save significantly on energy consumption during the week between Christmas and New Year’s! Be sure to power off all equipment including computers, printers, copiers, scanners, & faxes whenever you leave your room or apartment but especially over lengthy absences such as Christmas break. You can feel good about making a difference in campus energy consumption as one of your New Year’s resolutions. It benefits everyone.
CCUE Student Technology Forum
The Consortium for Computing in Undergraduate Education will hold its Student Technology Forum at Edinboro University on Friday, March 20, 2009. More details will be available after January 1, but we encourage students to participate in this event. 25 regional institutions are members of CCUE and may send student teams to the forum. Last year students from Mercyhurst participated at Seton Hill and some won cash prizes for their efforts. This is a good opportunity for students to present to audiences beyond Mercyhurst and gain valuable experience. Student presentations may focus on any application of technology in their academic courses. Details will be available at http://www.ccue.org in January.
EXCITING PRICING NEWS FROM THE IKON DocuCenter
After reviewing the first quarter, we are happy to announce that due to the collaboration of IKON and Mercyhurst College, the Mercyhurst College Administration has made some price reductions.
Price reductions will begin December 1st . Some of these reductions include...
8 ½ X 11 color copies will now be 34¢ (Down from 39¢)
8 ½ x 11 B&W copies on color paper will be 6¢ (Down from 8¢)
Pricing for Mercyhurst College Business Cards have also been reduced…
One-sided Business Cards
QTY New Price old price
250 $40.00 $69.40
500 $60.00 $80.00
1000 $80.00 $104.50
Two-sided Business Cards
QTY New Price old price
250 $70.00 $105.50
500 $90.00 $125.00
1000 $110.00 $164.75
We here at the IKON DocuCenter would like to thank you for your patience and support during this transition. It is because of your continued support that these price reductions could occur. We look forward to helping you in the future to streamline document efficiency.
As an alternative method for submitting jobs in the future, you may consider submitting your requests using the IKON TRAC Solution, a web-based job submission tool that IKON uses to manage jobs going through the IKON DocuCenter.
Using TRAC is a great way to submit your job requests directly from your office, and monitor the status from your desk. You can attach a file or bring a hard copy down after submitting the job. TRAC enables you to search your job history, view your account, or re-submit a job at anytime.
For your convenience, the College has set up an IKON TRAC Work Station in the DocuCenter for job submission. Come down anytime and we will be happy to assist you.
Keep in mind that we are still available for large printing orders. Just contact us for a competitive quote and assistance on your project. Our commitment is to match or beat pricing from any external print shop so please bring custom jobs to Donna for pricing. The goal is to save departments and Mercyhurst money as we deliver a high quality product.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Campus Ministry Announcements for December 2, 2008
Annual Dinner and Discussion with the Bishop this Friday. There’s still room for you to join students from area colleges. Departing from Campus Ministry at 4:30pm and returning around 8:30pm. Sign up with Greg Baker (gbaker@mercyhurst.edu, x2301)
Sunday Mass time is at 11am (every Sunday) and 8:30pm (when school is in session). Protestant Sunday Worship is at 7pm in the Prince of Peace Chapel (second floor of the Student Union) Daily Mass is noon on Mondays and Wednesdays and 8am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, when school is in session.
Campus Ministry Events this Week
Wednesday
Mass noon Christ the King Chapel
Confessions 3:30pm Christ the King Chapel
Soup and Simplicity Wednesday 5:00pm in the CM Lounge
Thursday
Mass 8:00am Christ the King Chapel
Rosary 3:30pm Christ the King Chapel
Women of Spirit 4:15pm Prince of Peace Chapel
Praise & Worship 6:30pm Great Room
Bible Study 8:00pm led by Aaron Ullman. Call 440-749-9593. In Mercy 300 Lounge.
FRIDAY
Annual Dinner and Discussion with the Bishop 4:30-8:30 Transportation Provided. Sign up with gbaker@mercyhurst.edu x2301.
SUNDAY
Mass 11am and 8:30pm Christ the King Chapel
Protestant Worship 7pm Prince of Peace Chapel
MONDAY
Mass noon Christ the King Chapel
Athletics Ministry 9:00pm MAC 200
TUESDAY
Mass 8:00am Christ the King Chapel
Lots of great activities to follow. Want to know what else is going on? Facebook us at Mercyhurst Campus Ministry to find out!
Laker Spirit Club
Come and show your spirit and support your Mercyhurst Lakers! Show your Laker pride and cheer our teams to victory!!! GO LAKERS! (Bold Denotes Home Game!)
12.3.08 | 7:00 PM
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL AT WEST VIRGINIA
12.3.08 | 7:00 PM
WRESTLING VS WEST LIBERTY STATE
12.5.08 | 7:30pm
CLUB HOCKEY AT ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY
12.5.08 | 7:05 PM
MEN'S HOCKEY AT AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL
12.5.08 | 5:30 PM
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL AT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN
12.5.08 | 7:00 PM
WOMEN'S HOCKEY VS SYRACUSE
12.6.08 | 2:00 PM
WOMEN'S HOCKEY VS SYRACUSE
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Health and Safety Inspections
Hello residents!
Health and Safety Inspections are coming up on October 20 to 24. They will be conducted by members of Residence Life (an HD and a member of the maintenance staff) between 9am and 4pm. You do not need to be present in your residence at the time of inspections. Please refer to your Mercyhurst handbook to check for the items that are permitted in student housing and those that are not permitted. It is really important that you check the handbook, because sometimes an item might seem safe, but it might not be permitted in our townhouses/apartments. You could receive a fine and/or community service if one of these items is found in your residence. If you have any questions, either comment on this blog, talk to your RA (Nadine - 738 or x3663), or call the Residence Life office (http://lakernet.mercyhurst.edu/departments/res_life/index.asp).
Health and Safety Inspections are coming up on October 20 to 24. They will be conducted by members of Residence Life (an HD and a member of the maintenance staff) between 9am and 4pm. You do not need to be present in your residence at the time of inspections. Please refer to your Mercyhurst handbook to check for the items that are permitted in student housing and those that are not permitted. It is really important that you check the handbook, because sometimes an item might seem safe, but it might not be permitted in our townhouses/apartments. You could receive a fine and/or community service if one of these items is found in your residence. If you have any questions, either comment on this blog, talk to your RA (Nadine - 738 or x3663), or call the Residence Life office (http://lakernet.mercyhurst.edu/departments/res_life/index.asp).
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Your neighbors on TV!!!
Megan Farber and Amanda Valauri (Townhouse 738) are the new hosts of Hurst TV's Music Video Charts Show MC CHARTS. The show is 90 minutes long and will be hosted by the two Seniors with interesting updates on the Billboard Top 20 music videos. Each music video will be shown in full length, followed by funny outtakes in the credits of the show. Air times for this week are Friday, 10/09 @ 12am and Saturday 10/10 @ 10pm, so if you want to listen to/watch some music videos and see your neighbors on TV while you're doing your homework or getting ready to go out, just tune in to Hurst TV, Channel 19 and let us know what you think of the show!!! More air times will be posted soon!!!
41st st townhouses launches
Hey everyone! This is the blog of the Mercyhurst 41st St. Townhouses. Here you can read updates on our area, discuss important topics, or just write what's on your mind! This blog is being updated by your RA (Nadine), but you can always react to what is being said or even create your own blog and discuss topics that you want to share with your neighbors. Please do not write bad things about each other or leave nasty comments, because it doesn't belong in here. If you have a problem with someone, just tel him or her in person! Please do not use swear words or other profane language.
Other than that, just have fun reading and writing the first blog of a Mercyhurst residence area!!!
Other than that, just have fun reading and writing the first blog of a Mercyhurst residence area!!!
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