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This Week in Cougar Village
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Cleaning Inspections Begin This Week!
Cleaning and Safety Inspections will occur September 24th – September 27th and October 1st – 4th, 2018.
Below is the time and date of your building’s inspection. Please note that if you are not home during your allotted time, both an RA and a Professional Staff member (Community Director or Assistant Community Director) will key into your apartment to do the inspection. There will be a note waiting for you upon your return stating whether or not you passed your inspection. If you have failed the inspection, there will be a reason and you will be responsible for rectifying the situation within 48 hours. Your RA will be doing a follow-up with each of you. Please read the schedule below to learn more about when your apartment building will be inspected:
September 24th - September 27th
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October 1st - October 4th
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Buildings
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Time
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Buildings
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Date
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Time
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401
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Monday, September 24th
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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431
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Monday, October 1st
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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402
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Monday, September 24th
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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501
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Monday, October 1st
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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403
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Monday, September 24th
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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502
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Monday, October 1st
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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404
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Monday, September 24th
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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503
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Monday, October 1st
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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405
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Monday, September 24th
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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504
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Monday, October 1st
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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406
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Monday, September 24th
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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505
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Monday, October 1st
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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407
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Monday, September 24th
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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506
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Monday, October 1st
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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408
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Tuesday, September 25th
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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507
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Tuesday, October 2nd
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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409
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Tuesday, September 25th
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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510
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Tuesday, October 2nd
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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410
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Tuesday, September 25th
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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511
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Tuesday, October 2nd
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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411
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Tuesday, September 25th
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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512
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Tuesday, October 2nd
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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412
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Tuesday, September 25th
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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513
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Tuesday, October 2nd
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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413
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Tuesday, September 25th
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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514
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Tuesday, October 2nd
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3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
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414
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Tuesday, September 25th
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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515
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Tuesday, October 2nd
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3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
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415
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Wednesday, September 26th
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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516
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Wednesday, October 3rd
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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416
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Wednesday, September 26th
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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517
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Wednesday, October 3rd
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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417
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Wednesday, September 26th
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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518
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Wednesday, October 3rd
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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418
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Wednesday, September 26th
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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519
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Wednesday, October 3rd
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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419
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Wednesday, September 26th
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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520
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Wednesday, October 3rd
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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420
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Wednesday, September 26th
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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521
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Wednesday, October 3rd
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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421
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Wednesday, September 26th
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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522
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Wednesday, October 3rd
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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422
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Wednesday, September 26th
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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523
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Wednesday, October 3rd
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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423
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Thursday, September 27th
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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524
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Thursday, October 4th
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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424
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Thursday, September 27th
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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525
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Thursday, October 4th
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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425
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Thursday, September 27th
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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526
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Thursday, October 4th
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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426
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Thursday, September 27th
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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527
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Thursday, October 4th
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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427
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Thursday, September 27th
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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528
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Thursday, October 4th
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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428
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Thursday, September 27th
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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529
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Thursday, October 4th
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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429
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Thursday, September 27th
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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530
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Thursday, October 4th
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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430
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Thursday, September 27th
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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531
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Thursday, October 4th
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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The following is a list of things that will be examined during inspection and what you should do to prepare. Please see your Living Guide for more clarification.
Bathroom:
- Clean the bathtub/shower, tiles inside and outside the shower, and the shower curtain
- Clean the toilet inside and out, the bottom of the basin, and around the floor
- Clean the sink and counter, medicine cabinet, and all mirrors
- Empty the trash and mop the floor
Bedroom/Living Unit:
- Empty trash and clean floors
- Keep the bedroom and living area neat and orderly
Dining Room and Living Room:
- Dust all furniture and mop all floors including the hallway
- Sweep rugs/carpet
- Clean walls with a non-abrasive cleanser and a soft towel
Furnace Closet (applicable to 400 side, 500 side has no access):
- Wipe down furnace and walls to eliminate dust
- Dust off the door to the furnace close, inside and out, and sweep the floor
- Do not use this area for storage
Kitchen:
- Clean entire stove inside and out, top burners, broiler, over, and fan filter
- Do NOT place aluminum foil under drip pans or on the bottom of the stove as this is a serious fire hazard!
- Pull out stove, refrigerator, and moveable counter and thoroughly clean behind and under them
- Was all dishes and take out all trash
- Clean off all counter tops, including breakfast bar
- Clean floors, cabinets, walls, and other surfaces
General Housekeeping:
- All trash should be removed from the living unit, balcony or patio, and from around the living unit, including under the stairwell and in the breezeway
- Trash cannot be stored in the building
- Electrical outlets are fire hazards if left overloaded
- Extension cords or speaker wires should not be placed across traffic areas or under rugs
- There should be no decorations hanging from the ceiling, such as nets or paper
- Dressers, desk, and bed ends (except to bunk beds) may not be stacked in any way due to safety considerations
- Residents are responsible for items in the storage closets
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University Housing Announcements |
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Homecoming Laser Tag! TONIGHT!! 7-10pm in the Evergreen MFR.
Come out for laser tag and walking s’mores!
Homecoming Tailgating!
Join RHA for tailgating on Saturday, Sept. 29 starting at 3pm at Korte Stadium. We’ll have game and walking tacos as we cheer on the Cougars!
RHA and University Housing Budget Review
Join RHA October 4 at 6pm in EH 284 for the annual Housing Budget review.
Keep Furniture Indoors!
As a reminder, please keep any University Housing Indoors. Per University Housing Living Guide, Page 30:
“You are financially responsible for any damage to your living unit and furnishings other than normal wear and tear. Furnishings must not be dismantled or removed from the living unit. No University Housing furniture is to be outside of the buildings, on balconies or in community lounges.”
If you are found to have furniture outside on your patio or balcony, you will be documented for violating the policies within the Living Guide. For more information, follow this link. http://www.siue.edu/housing/pdf/SIUE-Housing-Guide-Final.pdf
Keep Your Air Vents Clear!
Please make sure you are keeping furniture and other items away from air vents in your living unit. Clear air vents will help prevent issues with the HVAC systems and your apartments at a comfortable climate.
Report Facilities Issues Timely
University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM) is the unit assigned to the development and maintenance of University Housing facilities and grounds. UHFM hours are 7:00AM-3:30PM Monday-Friday and as needed they do address emergencies in evenings and on weekends.
In the event of any University Housing building or grounds related issues please report it right away. To report it Students need to initiate the repair by submitting a Maintenance Request to University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM). UHFM responds to student initiated repair requests as a first priority. For many issues the Student does not need to be present for UHFM to address the issue, so do not delay in reporting thinking you must be present when they come. To complete a work order, click HERE!!!
Pest Issues?
When a request to University Housing Facilities Management is received regarding insects, they create a work order however it will not be handled that day. It is added to the Pest Control log for them to visit that location during their next weekly on-campus inspection which takes place Wednesday mornings.
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Important Housing Information |
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Policies – YOU NEED TO KNOW!
As a resident of the Cougar Village, you are responsible for knowing the information, policies, procedures, and deadlines that are contained in the University Housing Living Guide. To access the living guide, go to: http://www.siue.edu/housing/pdf/SIUE-Housing-Guide-Final.pdf
Facilities Issue? Put in a workorder!
University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM) is the unit assigned to the development and maintenance of University Housing facilities and grounds. UHFM is responsible for repairing housing units, care of the grounds surrounding housing facilities, performs snow removal, maintains the cleanliness of common areas and offices in University Housing buildings, oversees pest control and much more.
In the event of any building or grounds related issues, Students need to initiate the repair by submitting a Maintenance Request to University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM). UHFM responds to student initiated repair requests as a first priority. To complete a work order, click HERE!!!
Get protected! Insure yourself and your belongings!
University Housing does not insure the personal property of residents. Residents are strongly encouraged to insure their personal belongings while living in University Housing. Students can look into renter’s insurance or their parent/guardian homeowners’ policy for potential coverage options.
SIUE is Smoke Free, Tobacco Free, Nicotine Free
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has implemented the Illinois law that prohibits smoking and all tobacco related products into its policies and procedures. To view SIUE’s Smoke Free Campus Policy, click here.
Visit these sites for more information, Smoking Cessation Program, American Cancer Society and Centers for Disease Control. The Illinois Department of Central Management (CMS) may also offer smoking cessation reimbursement for those that complete an eligible program. Contact CMS at (800) 442-1300 for more details.
Having TV issues? Read Me!
Charter Business has transitioned its analog video TV service to high-quality digital TV service, which provides more channels and increased HD content. As part of this transition, only TVs with a digital QAM tuner will be able to view the new digital lineup. If a TV does not have an embedded QAM tuner or is enabled with an external QAM tuner, an error message or snowy picture will appear on the TV.
What is a QAM tuner and how do I know if my TV has one? A QAM tuner allows your TV to tune to the digital or HD cable channels that Charter will be sending out. Most, but not all, TVs that were made after 2006 have a QAM tuner built in. Most Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Panasonic, Toshiba, and Visio models have a built in QAM tuner. Brands like Westinghouse, Colby, Element, or other lower end brands often do not have the QAM tuner. These are only a few examples. Please be sure to check for a QAM tuner when considering a specific TV model.
• You can search online by make/model of your TV or reference your TV's owner’s manual for specific model information related to what type of tuner is present.
• An example of what the manual may say if the TV has a QAM tuner: o “Built-in digital tuner (ATSC/Clear QAM)”
o NOTE: An ATSC tuner will not work with Clear QAM. It MUST say “Clear QAM” or “Digital QAM Tuner”.
• Additionally, if your TV remote has the (.) or (-) symbol button for easy tuning or is able to display channels with a (.) or (-) as in 5.2 or 5-2, your device likely has a QAM tuner.
• Here is a link to help search specific TV Manufacturers: o http://www.midcocomm.com/resourcecenter/index.cfm/526/Cable/TV-Manufacturers
NOTE: This is general information regarding integrated QAM tuner enabled TVs. It is always advised to refer to the manufacturer’s website or examine the “technical specifications” section of the owner’s manual to determine information on the QAM tuner.
How do I program my TV to view the new channel lineup?
• Most QAM tuner TVs have a "Channel Search" or "Auto Program" function that will automatically scan the incoming signals and detect the ones that are available. It may be necessary to do a channel search before your TV will allow you to tune to a specific channel.
1. Go into the TV Menu and select “Set Up”
2. Look for and select an option similar to “Channel Search” or “Auto Program”
3. The TV will automatically begin searching to identify all available channels
4. After this auto search is completed, there should be approximately 60-70 channels available for viewing (if the TV has an internal QAM tuner). If no channels are available, it is likely the TV does not have a QAM tuner.
NOTE: If you previously watched a program on channel 4, the new channel may have moved to a new number, such as 4.2 or 4-2. Please speak to your property manager about new channel lineup cards.
NOTE: Most HD TVs have the ability to modify aspect ratios. If your picture seems stretched or has black bars around the picture after the scan, please modify the aspect ratio to fit with your desired viewing experience.
When do I need to reprogram my TV to view the new channel lineup?
• The Clear QAM solution has been installed on-campus. If you have not already, you should plan to program your TV immediately. Until the TV is rescanned, your new digital TV lineup will not be viewable.
• Tivo is not compatible with the QAM solutions
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Campus Happenings |
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Alternative Spring Break Trip Information Meetings
Want to travel AND make a difference over Spring Break? Learn more details about the Alternative Spring Break trips to Jamaica, Indiana, & Virginia at the Information Meetings below!
Roanoke, VA & Indianapolis, IN
Thursday, September 25
2:30pm
SSC 1201
Contact Brittany Buchanan (bribuch@siue.edu) or Sharon Stewart (sharste@siue.edu) for more information.
Jamaica
Monday, September 24
4:30pm
SSC 1201
Contact Sarah Laux (slaux@siue.edu) for more information
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Safe Zone |
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Fall 2018 Safe Zone Ally Training
Safe Zone will be offering Ally Training for students on Friday, October 19th from 1:30PM-3:30PM in the Multifunction Room in Woodland Hall. The goal of training is to provide attendees skills and understanding for supporting the LGBTQIA community. Each student must pre-register to attend this training. Space is limited.
Students register at: Fall 2018 Student Safe Zone Training
What is Safe Zone?
Safe Zone is a community of people who:
- Will be understanding, supportive, and trustworthy if LGBTQIA people need help, advice, or just someone to talk to.
- Will not tolerate homophobic, heterosexist, cisgenderism comments and actions but will address them in an educational and informative manner.
- Have attended Safe Zone training and have information on campus and community resources.
Mission and Goals of Safe Zone:
Safe Zone's mission at SIUE is to develop a campus community of allies and provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and ally (LGBTQIA) students, faculty, and staff with the ultimate goal of developing SIUE as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQIA people.
If you have any questions please contact Dr. Shelley Price-Williams at shewill@siue.edu
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October Career Fair! |
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October Career Fair
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Business
College of Arts and Sciences
ALL non-teaching majors
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Engineering
BOTH DAYS
MUC Meridian Ballroom
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
FREE Professional LinkedIn Headshots 12:30-1:30 p.m.
A list of attending employers can be found on the CDC website: www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/students/events.shtml
Professional attire required and bring copies of your resume!
If you have any questions, please contact the SIUE Career Development Center at 618.650.3708
www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter
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Career Development Center |
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Welcome back students! Please stop by and check out the Career Development Center located in the basement of the Student Success Center, room 0281. We can help you with your resume, cover letters, job search, LinkedIn accounts, graduate school personal statements/application, mock interviews, and much more.
Upcoming Fall 2018 Events:
October Career Fair
October 3rd CAS & Business & all non-teaching majors
October 4th Engineering
BOTH DAYS 10:00am to 2:00pm
MUC Meridian Ballroom
A list of employers can be found at www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/students
LinkedIn Headshots from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
** Student Volunteers are needed for this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the CDC at 618-650-3708.
Mock Interview Prep Workshop**
October 18th
3:00 - 4:00pm
Career Development Center
Mock Interview Day**
October 23rd
9:00am - 4:00pm
Career Development Center
Health Careers Fair
November 13th
3:00pm - 5:00pm
MUC 2nd Floor Conference Center
A list of employers can be found at www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/students
** Student Volunteers are needed for this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the CDC at 618-650-3708.
Financial Matters: Ask an Expert
November 14th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor MUC, Mississippi/Illinois
**Please call to register for these events!
SIUE Career Development Center
618-650-3708
careerdevelopment@siue.edu
www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter
Remember that you can search for full-time and co-op/internships on the Cougar Jobline.
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Volunteers Needed for Career Fairs |
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The Career Development Center has great volunteer opportunity for students to help at the career fair. This gives students a chance to network with employers before and after the career fair. Students get a chance to make that first impression or leave that lasting impression with employers. Students will be helping employers with a variety of tasks like helping employers in from the parking lot, walking employers to their career fair table, showing them where everything in located, and helping them pack everything up at the end of the career fair. Students may also help at the registration tables for employers and/or students.
The Career Development Center needs students for the below dates and times:
October Career Fair
October 3rd
8:30am - 10:30am and/or 10:30am -12:30pm and/or 12:30pm - 2:30pm
October 4th
8:30am - 10:30am and/or 10:30am -12:30pm and/or 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Health Careers Fair
November 13th
1:15pm - 3:15pm and/or 4:15pm - 5:15pm
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Carrie Smolar at csmolar@siue.edu. Please put in the body of your email the date(s) and time(s) that you would like to volunteer. If you have any questions, please call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708.
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Trans*cending Pink and Blue |
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Toxic Family Support Group |
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Survivors of Silence Support Group |
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Understanding Myself and Others |
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Campus Rec Homecoming Events |
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Health and Safety Tips |
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Sign up for e-Lert today!
What is e-Lert? SIUE's e-Lert is a text messaging service that will be used to quickly notify faculty, staff and student cell phones when an urgent situation, such as a bomb threat, severe weather, hostile intruder, or when the University closes due to inclement weather. There is no cost to register for the alerts; however, standard rates may apply if your cell phone plan does not include text messaging.
Rave Guardian
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) now offers the Rave Guardian app for its students and their families. Rave Guardian is one of the best ways to not only improve personal safety, but also protect your friends by building a private safety network. This app provides instant communication with friends, family, campus safety, and even 9-1-1.
SIUE encourages all students throughout campus to utilize the app to network with friends and help increase overall safety and security of the entire student body. An important part of the Guardian app is that students can use it not only to keep themselves safe, but to help protect others. Even students who may not feel as if they need others to help keep them safe can utilize the app to be a guardian and help protect their friends.
Download Rave Guardian and Become a Guardian on Your Campus
Download Rave Guardian for Free The app is available for free on the Apple or Google app store.
Use Rave Guardian to Protect Yourself and Others
Set a Safety Time – Notify people you trust to check in on you if are alone or in an unfamiliar place.
Manage and Message Your Guardians – Invite family, friends or others to be your Guardian, and communicate with them within the app as needed.
Easy Emergency Communication – Call safety officials directly for help if you are in trouble and send text tips – including photos – if you see something suspicious.
Rave Guardian is a proven personal safety solution used on campuses across the country. To learn more, visit siue.edu/emergency.
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