March 2013 E-Newsletter for On-Campus Residents

HOUSING & DINING PROGRAMS

E-NEWSLETTER FOR CAMPUS RESIDENTS

MARCH 2013

2013 Important Dates (Mark your calendars!)

Friday, March 8

Summer Campus Host Applications due at 5pm

Saturday, March 9 –

Sunday, March 17 Spring Break (Halls Remain Open)

During Spring Break, only Complex Desks (Anderson, McDowell and Congressional)

will be operating. Other residence hall desks will be closed.

Friday, March 22

Desk Receptionist, Residence Maintenance Crew, Student Receptionist Applications due

at 5pm

Monday, April 29 Spring Classes End

Tuesday, April 30

Spring Study Day, No Classes

Wednesday, May 1 – Tuesday, May 7

Spring Final Examinations

Wednesday, May 8 Residence Halls close at Noon for

Undergraduate Students

Friday, May 10 – Sunday, May 12 Commencement Weekend

Monday, May 13

Residence Halls close at Noon for Graduating Seniors

Please note that Dining Dollars expire at the end of the spring 2013 semester. Check your balance at www.eaglebucks.com. If you have any questions or concerns, send an email to

[email protected].

Dear Campus Residents, Are you ready for Spring Break? I know that the time between the start of January classes and Spring Break’s arrival is a long stretch of time, so I am excited that each of you will have the opportunity to regroup very soon. As promised, I am continuing with the monthly email update to each of you in hopes of keeping you well connected to what’s happening in Housing & Dining Programs. If you have any questions about what is written in this message, please contact your RA, your RD or the Main Office staff at 202-885-3370 or [email protected]. Sincerely, Chris Moody Assistant Vice President Housing & Dining Programs

February EagleBucks Merchants of the Week Mark your calendars! During each week in February, a different EagleBucks merchant will be offering a special when you use

EagleBucks at their location! Make sure to follow us on Twitter and visit our Facebook page for the specials.

March 4-10: Cava Grill

March 11-17: Spring Break March 18-24: Angelico - La Pizzeria

March 25-31: Crisp and Juicy

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

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2013-2014 Room Selection Process Has Ended Congratulations to those of you who participated in the Room Selection process for Fall 2013 campus housing! If you have not already selected a room, our housing application process has closed and we have begun a waitlist for fall housing. Unfortunately, this means that on-campus housing will likely not be available for you for the Fall 2013 semester. If you are interested in being on the waitlist for fall housing, please visit http://www.american.edu/ocl/roomselection and click ‘Apply Now’.

Student Staff Applications Now Live! Are you interested in learning more about Housing & Dining Programs? Do you enjoy working in a flexible and fun environment? Maybe a job with Housing & Dining Programs is for you! Visit http://www.american.edu/ocl/housing/studentstaff.cfm for up to date information about open student employment positions and application requirements. Applications for Fall 2013 Desk Receptionists are live and will be due at 5pm on March 22. We are also in the process of hiring members of the Summer Residence Maintenance Crew. Apply by March 8 at 5pm to be considered. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Extended Hours in the One Card Office

The One Card Office is now open for extended hours. We are open during the following times

weekly for all of your ID card needs:

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday: 11:30 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Please direct any questions to the One Card Program Coordinator at [email protected].

Considering Moving Off-Campus? Each year, some students venture out into the city for off-campus housing which can be an intimidating and uneasy process for many. We have developed multiple web based off-campus housing resources, which include the Off-Campus Housing Guide and the Moving and Living Off-Campus Webinars to accommodate those with busy schedules. All of these resources can be found at www.american.edu/offcampushousing. If you would like to set up an appointment for an individual consultation please email the Off-Campus & Guest Housing Coordinator at [email protected].

Sign Up Early for AU Storage and Save! The UPS Store offers big savings when you reserve your summer AU Storage early. With on-campus pickup and delivery, AU Storage has offered excellent service to AU students since 1987. There is no risk in signing up early because they offer a 100% refund if you ever change your mind about using the service. Basic Storage is the choice for students with a traditional summer break but they also offer short term and long term arrangements. The earlier you sign up, the bigger the savings. So reserve your space today at http://www.austorage.com/index.html. The Risks Associated with Marijuana Research from the National Institute of Drug Abuse indicates that individuals who smoke marijuana, tobacco or both, are exposing their lungs to respiratory problems, such as daily cough and phlegm production, more frequent chest illness, and a heightened risk of lung infections. Not only is smoking marijuana dangerous, but it is a student conduct policy violation that could result in your removal from the residence halls.

Changes to AU’S Package Notification System In collaboration with AU’s Mail Service’s office, Housing & Dining Programs will be transitioning to a new package system in the coming weeks. While there will be no interruption in service, there will be a change in the notification emails to residents. Package notifications will now come from [email protected], rather than [email protected]. This email account is managed by American University and is not a spam message. Any questions should be directed to your residence hall front desk staff.