March 2014 Newsletter

HOUSING & DINING PROGRAMS

E-NEWSLETTER FOR CAMPUS RESIDENTS

MARCH 2014

2014 Important Dates (Mark your calendars!)

Friday, March 7

Summer Campus Host Applications due at 5pm

Saturday, March 8 –

Sunday, March 16 Spring Break (Halls Remain Open) During Spring Break, only Complex

Desks (Anderson, McDowell and Nebraska) will be operating.

Other residence hall desks will be closed.

Friday, March 21 Important HDP Application

deadline at 5pm

Monday, April 28 Spring Classes End

Tuesday, April 29

Spring Study Day, No Classes

Wednesday, April 30 – Tuesday, May 6

Spring Final Examinations

Wednesday, May 7 Residence Halls close at Noon for

Undergraduate Students

Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11 Commencement Weekend

Monday, May 12

Residence Halls close at Noon for Graduating Seniors

Dear Campus Residents, Can you believe Spring Break is next week? I’m sure that even after all of the recent snow days, everyone could use a week off to relax and regroup. As promised, I am continuing with the monthly email update to each of you in hopes of keeping you 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

March EagleBucks Vendors of the Week Mark your calendars! During each week in March, a different on-

campus vendor 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. The list will be posted on the EagleBucks website as well! Stay tuned!

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Student Staff Applications Now Live!

Applications for Fall 2014 Desk Receptionists are live and will be due at 5pm on March 21.

Looking to get out from behind your desk this summer? Apply to be a member of the Residence Maintenance Crew! We are taking applications for our Summer RMC positions until March 21, 2014 at 5pm. Interested students should apply at www.american.edu/ocl/housing/Fall-RMC-Application. The Summer RMC position is Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. RMCs will be compensated with $8.25/hour as well as free on-campus housing.

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Summer Storage for AU Students

Summer storage is a popular option for students looking for a way to store their belongings for the summer months. Housing and Dining Programs is pleased to partner with The UPS Store to provide safe and convenient storage for all AU students. The service is called AU Storage.

The UPS Store has been on campus since 1987. They provide in-room delivery when students return in August. Stored student items are placed in a student's assigned room before they return to school. Their belongings will be the first thing they see when they open their dorm room door next semester!

For more information about summer storage, please visit the AU Storage website.

Traveling for Spring Break?

Enroll in a Student Advantage membership and save big on travel services such as Amtrack and Greyhound! One membership lasts for four years and gives you access to thousands of discounts to stores, restaurants, movie theaters, and more. You can even use your Student Advantage membership to shop online for additional savings! For more information about the membership, please visit the Student Advantage website.

Update: Residence Hall Association

As we all get ready for Spring Break 2014, RHA has a few reminders for when we get back!

March 19: Look forward to RHA's and Green Eagle's Do It In the Dark Kick-Off Event! There will be games, food, and a chance to win prizes. Get ready for a month of saving energy and going green!

March 29: RHA's Annual Hall Wars Kick-Off Event! Hall Wars is month-long endeavor promoting friendly competition amongst the residence halls, and it begins on March 29th in the Quad. Look forward to games, prizes, food, t-shirts, and music to start of the competition!

Campus Housing Waitlist

Students who missed the Room Selection deadlines are encouraged to apply for housing through the waitlist application, available by visiting www.american.edu/roomselection. As spaces become available, you will be offered a housing assignment based on your Room Preferences and/or Roommate Profile. Please note, completing a Waitlist Application does not guarantee that that you will be offered a housing assignment for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Give us feedback! EBI Resident Satisfaction Survey

All resident students are encouraged to participate in the EBI Resident Satisfaction Survey between March 26th and April 9th. The EBI Survey is an opportunity for all resident students to give Housing & Dining Programs feedback on their experiences living on campus.

Resident students will be sent an email with a link to the EBI survey. Students that complete the EBI survey will be entered into a drawing for lots of fun prizes. Save the date for March 26th and give us your feedback!