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Garden Plot Success By Ashlee Jefferson, Communications & Marketing Assistant For 20 years, the FRC has offered garden plots to the residents of FGSH housing. Garden plots have been popular with the residents since its start. Jason Culp, Assistant Resident Director and Desk Clerk Manager, noticed that people keep their plots for many years. “I think the garden plots are so appealing because people enjoy the opportunity to grow things that they otherwise would not have access to,” Culp said who manages the garden plots. The garden plots are located on the north side of Williams apartments and is a program strictly for the residents of Family and Graduate Student Housing. Residents check-out garden plots through the FRC and receive up to three plots to grow whatever they like. Garden plots sign ups start at the beginning of March after the mandatory meeting. Then the plots are distributed for a small fee to offset cost. If there are leftover garden plots then a third plot is given out for free. The garden plots are an opportunity for people all over the world to grow the things they love while building community at the same time. Culp said that it is not obvious on a map, but you can tell that residents from the same country and/ or background like to garden in plots next to each other and go out to the garden plots to garden together and bond. Some people use the garden plots for sustaining farming and use it to provide for their families. Other people just enjoy being able to grow some of the things they cannot find in the grocery stores here in Oklahoma to get a taste from home. Water squash is a popular item that people grow in the garden plots that is indigenous to china “I think it is something social and practical, and it’s something residents enjoy doing that’s cheap,” Culp said. This program is popular so be sure to join in on the fun. If you are interested in the garden plots, make sure you sign up next spring! Gardening Facts • Ladybugs are the most commonly used form of biological pest control because in one day,one adult ladybug can eat as many as 50 aphids (tiny soft bodied bugs that eat garden plants)! • e onion is a lily, botanically. Asparagus is also a member of the lily family. e name “asparagus” comes from a Greek word meaning “sprout”. • e Daisy got its name because the yellow center resembled the sun. It was commonly known as the “day’s eye” and over time, was eventually called daisy. Source: http://grrrrrls.blogspot.com/2007/05/5- fun-gardening-facts-for-friday.html Below: e garden plots in their early growing stages. Photo provided by the OSU FRC What’s Inside e Newsline, a FGSH publication is produced and published monthly by Bruce DuVall, Communications & Marketing Residence Director. He may be reached by phone at 405-744-6539 or by email at [email protected]. • Resident’s Advisory Council Pg. 6–7 • Youth & Family New • Kid’s Page Pg. 8 • Upcoming Events Pg. 2–3 • FGSH Office • Staff Spotlight • Resident Spotlight Pg. 4–5 • AA & FGSH News • Shopping Shuttle Schedule • Community Development News Oklahoma State University • Residential Life • Family & Graduate Student Housing May 2014
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Garden Plot SuccessBy Ashlee Jefferson, Communications & Marketing Assistant
For 20 years, the FRC has offered garden plots to the residents of FGSH housing. Garden plots have been popular with the residents since its start.
Jason Culp, Assistant Resident Director and Desk Clerk Manager, noticed that people keep their plots for many years.
“I think the garden plots are so appealing because people enjoy the opportunity to grow things that they otherwise would not have access to,” Culp said who manages the garden plots.
The garden plots are located on the north side of Williams apartments and is a program strictly for the residents of Family and Graduate Student Housing. Residents check-out garden plots through the FRC and receive up to three plots to grow whatever they like.
Garden plots sign ups start at the beginning of March after the mandatory meeting. Then the plots are distributed for a small fee to offset cost. If there are leftover garden plots then a third plot is given out for free.
The garden plots are an opportunity for people all over the world to grow the things they love while building community at the same time.
Culp said that it is not obvious on a map, but you can tell that
residents from the same country and/or background like to garden in plots next to each other and go out to the garden plots to garden together and bond.
Some people use the garden plots for sustaining farming and use it to provide for their families. Other people just enjoy being able to grow some of the things they cannot find in the grocery stores here in Oklahoma to get a taste from home. Water squash is a popular item that people grow in the garden plots that is indigenous to china
“I think it is something social and practical, and it’s something residents enjoy doing that’s cheap,” Culp said.
This program is popular so be sure to join in on the fun. If you are interested in the garden plots, make sure you sign up next spring!
Gardening Facts• Ladybugs are the most commonly used form of biological pest control because in one day,one adult ladybug can eat as many as 50 aphids (tiny soft bodied bugs that eat garden plants)!
• The onion is a lily, botanically. Asparagus is also a member of the lily family. The name “asparagus” comes from a Greek word meaning “sprout”.
• The Daisy got its name because the yellow center resembled the sun. It was commonly known as the “day’s eye” and over time, was eventually called daisy.
Source: http://grrrrrls.blogspot.com/2007/05/5-fun-gardening-facts-for-friday.html
Below: The garden plots in their early growing stages.Photo provided by the OSU FRC
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The Newsline, a FGSH publication is produced and published monthly by Bruce DuVall, Communications & Marketing Residence Director. He may be reached by phone at 405-744-6539 or by email at [email protected].
• Resident’s Advisory CouncilPg. 6–7• Youth & Family New• Kid’s Page
Pg. 8• Upcoming Events
Pg. 2–3• FGSH Office• Staff Spotlight• Resident SpotlightPg. 4–5• AA & FGSH News• Shopping Shuttle Schedule• Community Development News
Oklahoma State University • Residential Life • Family & Graduate Student HousingMay 2014
Dear Residents, The staff of the FGSH office, the FRC and the Apartment Assistants join me in wishing you the best of luck on finals and end of semester projects, research or teaching assignments. We also congratulate all of you who are graduating. It is with mixed feelings we say goodbye to those of you who are starting a new chapter in your lives. It is always sad to see residents leave the FGSH community, but we know you move into the future with a sound educational background and a sense of pride shared by other OSU graduates. Remember to give written notice in the Housing and Residential Life Office in Iba Hall before vacating your apartment. Residents may give notice regarding their planned checkout day at any time; there is no time requirement on giving advanced notice of checkout. A vacating letter will be emailed to residents who give at least one week’s notice for vacating. Once you have given your written notice to vacate, don’t forget to schedule a check out inspection. If you would like to be present at the checkout inspection, you must schedule the inspection at least two business days before the day in which you would like the inspection to occur. We strongly encourage you to be present at the checkout inspection. Remember that May is a busy time for people to vacate, so try to schedule your check out appointment as soon as you can, or you may not get your first choice in inspection times. If you are planning to be gone only for the summer (and return in the fall), don’t forget you may put your apartment in summer storage and pay a reduced rate. For those of you staying in FGSH this summer, I hope you will participate in the summer activities planned at the FRC and within your neighborhoods. Have a great summer!
Sarah Gordon, Ph.D.FRC & FGSH Assistant Director
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important FGSH information and for chances to win prizes!
Follow the FRC on Pinterest! Search “OSU Family Resource Center” under Pinners.
Make sure to look us up for interesting recipes, activities and other information!
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FGSH OfficeDr. Sarah Gordon, FGSH & FRC Assistant Director • 405-744-6539 • [email protected]
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Our May staff member is Elanora McNeary. McNeary currently serves Family & Graduate Student Housing as a Children’s Programming Intern in Youth & Family Programming. McNeary is from Oklahoma City, Okla. She is majoring in human development and family
The Lu/Mo family is the featured residents of the month. Youwei Lu and Luman Mo are from china.
The Lu/Mo family said their favorite food are noodles and fruit and their favorite movies are Star Wars, works by Maupassants and Hoopla Kids. They enjoy video
sciences for her bachelor’s degree. She said she enjoys playing tennis, acting, and doing volunteer work. Her favorite food is macaroni and cheese. She said his favorite movie is “Mean Girls”. Her favorite holiday is Christmas and her favorite vacation spot is Panama City Beach, Fla. McNeary’s favorite thing about the FRC is the diversity and the closeness and friendliness of the staff. McNeary’s favorite quote is by an anonymous author and reads, “Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.” McNeary said an interesting fact
is she has 12 siblings. In the future, McNeary would like to get her Masters of Science in counseling and work for a non-profit organization. If you see her around the FRC be sure to say hello!
games, fishing and laughing.Their favorite thing about the
FRC is the garden.Their favorite vacation spot is
Blackwell. Youwei Lu and Luman Mo share
the same birthday on April 8,2014 and Eric Lu was born Sept. 14, 2013 which is their favorite holiday.
They said their favorite quote is, “Rome is not built in a day” and “Every cloud has its silver lining.”
Some of their role models are George Washington, Ziyi Zhang and their parents.
If you happen to see the Lu/Mo family around the FRC or in your neighborhood, be sure to say “Hello!”
If you enjoy learning more about current FGSH
staff members and fellow residents, be on the lookout
for more spotlights in the upcoming Newsline
editions!
Look for recycling bins and more information on recycling coming soon!
Keep up with the FRC on Facebook! Search “OSU Family Resource Center” and like our page.
Make sure to check daily to find important FGSH information and for chances to win prizes!
Resident
FGSH SpotlightStaff Member
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Elanora McNearyChildren’s Programming Intern
Youwei Lu, Luman Mo and Eric LuWilliams Neighborhood Residents
All FGSH residents (adults and children) must have their photo taken at the Housing and Residential Life Office or the Family Resource Center; these photos will be stored in the resident’s electronic housing file and will be used for safety and security reasons to help staff identify residents. These photos are for internal use only and will not be distributed, posted, or made available to the public.
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Shopping Shuttle (free for all FGSH residents)
Monday & Wednesday Schedule
5pm (Pick Up @ Laundry) ............ To Sultan International & Crepe Myrtle Asian Food5:40pm Leave from International Stores ..................................................... To Laundry 6:00pm (Pick Up @ Laundry ........................................................ To Walmart & Aldi’s6:30pm (Pick Up @ Brumley Office) ............................................ To Walmart & Aldi’s6:40pm (Pick Up @ Walmart/Aldi’s) ................................ Return to FGSH Apartments7:15pm (Pick Up @ Laundry) ....................................................... To Walmart & Aldi’s7:25pm (Pick Up @ Walmart/Aldi’s) ................................ Return to FGSH Apartments7:55pm(Pick Up @ Walmart/Aldi’s) ................................. Return to FGSH Apartments8:25pm (Final Pick Up @ Walmart/Aldi’s) ....................... Return to FGSH Apartments
Saturday Schedule
9am (Pick Up @ Laundry) ............................................................. To Walmart & Aldi’s9:30am (Pick Up @ Brumley Office) .............................................. To Walmart & Aldi’s9:40am (Pick Up @ Walmart/Aldi’s) .................................Return to FGSH Apartments10am (Pick Up @ Laundry) ........................................................... To Walmart & Aldi’s10:10am & 11am (Pick Up @ Walmart/Aldi’s) .................Return to FGSH Apartments11:40am(Final Pick Up @ Walmart/Aldi’s) ........................Return to FGSH Apartments
*All times listed above are approximate. Due to varying traffic flow, these times may be delayed. **The shuttle used to start at 5:30pm, but now it starts at 5pm on Monday and Wednesday.
Sign up for the shuttle at the Laundry Mart 30 minutes prior to the shuttle’s departure.
ApartmentAssistants
Brumley Neighborhood
Demaree Neighborhood
Morrison Neighborhood
Samantha WhiteshieldBldg. 120, Apt. [email protected]
120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125
Rais ShameerBldg. 36, Apt. [email protected]
S36, S37, S38, S39, S40, S41, S42
Skyler & Luciana McCraryBldg. 248 Apt. [email protected]
245, 246, 247, 248
Prosser Neighborhood
Stevens Neighborhood
West Neighborhood
Williams Neighborhood
Shanice GrayBldg. 25, Apt. [email protected]
N16, N17, N18, N19, N20, N21, N22, N23, N24, N25, N26, N27, N28
April PayneBldg. 91, Apt. [email protected]
S70, S71, S72, S73, S74, S75, S76, S90, S91, S92
Lulu MaBldg. 87, Apt. [email protected]
S80, S81, S82, S83, S84, S85, S86, S87, S88, S89
Sauyer LayBldg. 103, Apt. [email protected]
N12, N13, N14, N15, N101, N102, N103, N104, N105
AA & FGSH NewsEnrique Sanchez, Community Relations Coordinator • 405-744-6539 • [email protected]
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There will be no Community Development programs from May 9, 2014 through June 9, 2014. A new schedule of programs will be available in the June Newsline.
Announcement
Community Development Programs Spring 2014 ScheduleMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
10-11amReading Skills with
Katelyn**
10-11amEveryday English with
Caroline**
10-11amListening and
Speaking Skills with Caitlin**
10-11amCultural Conversation
with Caroline**
9:30-10:45amInventions and Inno-vations with Adran**
6-7:30pmSurvival English with
Ron
11am-12pmEnglish Grammar
with Jordan**
11am-12pmEnglish Conversation
with Caroline**
11am-12pmBook Club with
Jordan**
11am-12pmCurrent Events with
Caroline**
11am-12:30pmCooking Demo with
Caitlin, Jesse and Jordan**
7:30-9pmIntermediate English
with Ron
1-2pmWriting Skills with
Jordan**
1-2pmBasic English with
Jesse**
1-2pmEnglish in the Media
with Katelyn**
1:30-2:30pmPronunciation Skills
with Caitlin**2-3pm
Craft Class with Kate-lyn and Caroline**
2:30-3:30pmAdvanced English
with Katelyn
2-3pmSituational English
with Caitlin
2:30-3:30pmEnglish in the Media
with Katelyn3:30-4:30pm
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs with Katelyn
4:30-5:30pmPronunciation Skills
with Caitlin
4:30-5:30pmTricks of the English
Language with Jordan**Activities for children provided
Mushfiq Alam: Talat Khan: Ardi Yatim: Fadhil Ali: Patrick Kanza:
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
The FGSH Resident’s Council is a group of FGSH residents who serve as representatives of the individuals, families, students, staff, faculty & other residents who live in FGSH at OSU. The Council helps give suggestions and input to FGSH & ResLife staff. Please contact a council member if you have a question, concern or feedback.
Finals Week PancakesTake a break from studying for finals by joining us at the FRC for free pancakes! We will be serving
pancakes, milk, juice, coffee and tea the week of finals. The FRC will be “Pancake Central” every night starting Monday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 7 from 9pm to 11pm.
Community Development News
Catherine Molleno, Community Development Residence Director • 405-744-6539 [email protected]
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FGSH Resident’s Advisory Council
There will be no Youth & Family Programs from May 9, 2014 through June 8, 2014. The Youth and Family Programs staff will utilize this time to train our new staff and to make plans for an exciting summer of programs. Summer programs will begin Monday, June 9, 2014 and end Friday, August 1st, 2014. The summer programming schedule will be available at the FRC in the middle of May.
Announcement
During the month of May, the Youth & Family Programs staff will be assisting all parents in completing new enrollment forms for children to participate in Summer 2014 programs. All parents who would like their child to participate in summer programming must fill out a new enrollment form regardless of whether or not your child was previously enrolled. We will not enroll children for summer programs before Thursday, May 22nd. Children will be enrolled in programs on a first-come, first-serve basis and enrollment for some of our programs will be limited.
Enrollment for Summer Programs 2014
All parents of children enrolled in programs are required to attend a parent meeting regarding summer programs on Friday, May 23rd at 5:30pm. Parents must attend this meeting in order for their children to attend summer programs. At this informational meeting, parents will have the opportunity to meet the Youth & Family Programming staff, become aware of children’s programming policies and procedures, learn about special programs and field trips and ask questions. Light refreshments will be provided. Please note this meeting is mandatory; your child will not be allowed to participate in this program if you do not attend this meeting.
Enrollment times
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday10-11:15am
Toddler Time (ages 2-3)
10-11:15amToddler Time
(ages 2-3)
10-11amFamily Story Hour
(ages 0-4)3-5pm
Kindergarten Kids Club (ages 4-5)
3-5pmKindergarten Kids Club
(ages 4-5)
3-5pmKindergarten Kids Club
(ages 4-5)
3-5pmKindergarten Kids Club
(ages 4-5)
3-5pmKindergarten Kids Club
(ages 4-5)3-5pm
After School Adventures(ages 6-11)
3-5pmAfter School Adventures
(ages 6-11)
3-5pmAfter School Adventures
(ages 6-11)
3-5pmAfter School Adventures
(ages 6-11)
3-5pmAfter School Adventures
(ages 6-11)4:30-6:30pmTeen Club
(ages 12-17)
Youth and Family Programs Spring 2014 Schedule
**Note:The last Family Story Hour will be Friday, May 2nd.The last Toddler Time class will be Thursday, May 1st.The last day of KKC will be Friday, May 9th.The last day of ASA will be Friday, May 9th.The last day of Teen Club will be Thursday, May 1st.
Thursday, May 22nd 9:00 am-11:00 am1:00pm-3:00pm5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Friday, May 23rd 9:00am- 11:00am1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Mandatory Parent Meeting for Summer Programs
Youth & Family News
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Mumbe Kithakye, Youth & Family Programs Educational Administrator • [email protected]
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Kid’s PageColor and connect the dots on this Spring-themed page!
Source: www.coloring.ws and wwww.bigactivity.com
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