HOUSING & DINING PROGRAMS

Dear Campus Residents, We are well into the fall semester and have Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks to look forward to! I am hopeful that your mid-semester exams and papers went well. This is our third e-update to all campus residents with the goal of keeping you well connected to what's happening in Housing & Dining Programs. I invite you to read these updates with interest as they could be very beneficial to you. This newsletter will cover several very important topics including Housing during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks and the 2013-2014 Housing Selection Process Important Dates. If you have any questions about what is written in this message, please contact your Resident Assistant, your Resident Director, or our Main Office staff at x3370 or housinganddiningprograms@american.edu. Sincerely, Chris Moody Assistant Vice President Housing & Dining Programs

E-NEWSLETTER FOR CAMPUS RESIDENTS

NOVEMBER 2012

2012-2013 Important Dates

(Mark your calendars!)

Wednesday, November 21st – Sunday, November 25th

Thanksgiving Break

Monday, December 17th Fall Semester Final Exams End

Wednesday, December 19th

Residence Halls Close at 12noon for Winter Break

Sunday, January 6th

Residence Halls Open at 3pm for the Spring Semester

Monday, January 14th

First day of Spring 2013 classes

Monday, January 14th Information and applications

available for 2013–2014 housing

Tuesday, January 29th

Spring meal plan change requests/cancellations due

Friday, February 1st

2013-2014 Housing Applications due at 5pm

(no exceptions)

Wednesday, May 8th Residence Halls close at 12noon for

move-out for undergraduates

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Housing & Dining Programs sends a general reminder to all residents in regards to avoiding theft of personal belongings:

• Make sure your door is locked and dead bolt secured when you are asleep or not in your space;

• Avoid leaving valuables in sight to others when entering and exiting your room;

• Do not leave any items unattended in the hallways or personal rooms without securing your door.

If you have any concerns with the functioning of your room door/lock, please contact your residence hall desk. We also encourage all residents to contact staff immediately if you notice any unfamiliar or suspicious individuals/ activity happening in the building. You can do this by contacting your front desk, or Public Safety at (202) 885-2527.

Safety in the Residence Halls

HOUSING & DINING PROGRAMS Campus Housing During Thanksgiving Break

The residence halls will remain open over the Thanksgiving Break period, but many of the hall desks will be closed. South Campus residents should use the Anderson/ Centennial Desk (x7700) and North and Tenley Campus residents should use the McDowell Desk (x7706) for any questions, needs or services as well as for access to your residence hall room. Desk operations in all halls will resume on November 25th. Free Flu Shots for Students, Faculty, and Staff The Student Health Center, in partnership with AHealthyU, will again be offering FREE season flu shots to faculty, staff, and students. The 2012-2013 vaccine provides protection against H1N1 influenza and two other influenza viruses. Appointments must be made in advance, and shots will be administered on a first come, first served basis within each 30-minute appointment slot. Please print and complete an influenza consent form. Schedule your appointment at www.american.edu/ocl/healthcenter/Flu-Shot-Information.cfm.

It’s Never Too Early To Think About Summer Wondering what you’re going to do this summer? Looking to stay in DC with free housing while gaining valuable experience? Housing & Dining Programs’ Conference & Residential Services Team will post information about our Summer Leadership Team (SLT) positions the first week of December. Our SLT IS 13 student staff members that work in conjunction with the CRS team to run our on-campus summer conference operations. Keep an eye on our website for more information, including dates for upcoming information sessions. Contact housinganddiningjobs@american.edu with any questions.

Open Room Change Process If you are interested in changing rooms for the spring semester, or are looking to fill a vacancy in your room with another resident, you can participate in the Open Room change process. Anderson Terrace, 1st and 2nd floor residents are invited to participate Tuesday, November 27th from 10am -5pm in the Anderson Conference Room. All other residents can participate Wednesday, November 28th from 10am - 5pm. Please review the process and complete the open room change application located on the Housing and Dining homepage.

Theater of War – November 9, 2012 Theater of War is an innovative project that presents readings of ancient Greek plays as a catalyst for town hall discussions

about the challenges faced by service members, veterans, their families, caregivers, and communities. Join us on Friday, November 9 from 8pm to 10pm for a reading of Sophocles’ Ajax in the Kay Spiritual Center. The performance will be

followed by a panel discussion with audience participation. Admission is free. Seating is limited.

Winter Break Housing Applications Housing will only be available on the Tenley Campus for current residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications

will only be considered for 12 noon, Wednesday, December 19, 2012, through 12 noon, Sunday, January 6, 2012. Applications are due by Monday, November 26, 2012 at 5pm. There is a one week minimum stay and a daily

charge of $40.00 per person per night for this service.

Moving Off-Campus Information Session

Interested in moving off-campus? Stop

by the Anderson 3K on Thursday, December 6 between 5:30-7pm to hear tips and advice from the Off-Campus &

Guest Housing Coordinator during your search for off-campus housing.

Ordering Gifts for the

Holidays?

If you’re ordering gifts or anything that will be shipped to you for the holidays, please note that the last day to receive mail and packages on campus for the

fall 2012 semester is Tuesday, December 18th, 2012. Make sure that

all of your packages are delivered on or before that date.

After Hours with the CAS

Peer Advisors

Interested in help planning your spring 2013 class schedule? Then come

to After Hours with the CAS Peer Advisors! Get tips about registering, learn how to navigate through gen ed requirements, find classes to help you

explore your interests, and more! Don’t let registration catch you by surprise: join the Peer Advisors in the Perch for

coffee and course registration!

When: Thurs Nov. 29 and Tues Dec. 4, 8-10pm

Where: The Perch (Centennial Hall)

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NOVEMBER 2012

HOUSING & DINING PROGRAMS

E-NEWSLETTER FOR CAMPUS RESIDENTS

4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Anderson Hall Washington, DC 20016

(202) 885-3370 www.american.edu/housing

housing@american.edu

Cava Mezze Grill and Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza now accept EagleBucks!

Tenleytown’s newest establishment, Cava Grill, is now accepting EagleBucks! Pop on over and use your American University ID card to pay for your

Mediterranean meals!

Head over to Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza for some pizza and other delicious Italian dishes. Enjoy 25% off after 8pm for AU students! It’s located

in Tenleytown on Wisconsin Avenue, down past the Safeway. Enjoy!

RHA Thanksgiving Feast For students staying in the halls over Thanksgiving, RHA will be hosting a

Thanksgiving Feast on the Northside and Southside of campus. Look for more information to come! Any questions or feedback please contact Lindsey

Malcom RHA VP of Programming at lindsey@aurha.org