Tip of the Week: Dorm Life Going Green
× Plug your computer system or stereo into a power strip and turn off the strip when you leave the room or go to sleep.
× For that study lamp, use a compact fluorescent light bulb.
× Wash only full loads of laundry (but don’t overstuff the washer or dryer either).
× Set your computer to go to sleep after 10 minutes of in activity. Screensavers do not save energy - but sleep mode does.
× Report any leaks, drips, or maintenance issues to your facility manager.
× Nothing like early attic or hand-me-down furniture to help stock up your room. It creates a unique living environment while avoiding purchasing new goods.
× Purchase ENERGY STAR appliances (computers, printers, etc.).
× Use a laptop rather than a PC, it uses much less energy
*Article came from here
Since 2008 University Courtyard has made major headway in "going green". In each Going Green issue of Housing Happenings, we will highlight one of our sustainable living tips so that together we can build a more eco-friendly community.
UC’s Sustainable Living Tip #1: Every room in the Residence Halls has a motion sensor lights. So when you leave your room either you can turn “off” your light or put it on “auto” which is a part of the motion sensor.
ALOCHOL REMINDER
Pursuant to B&P 25662(a)- No Minor shall have any alcohol in their possession. Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) clarified last week that police officers can cite any individual in possession of alcohol. This includes consumption. Officers who suspect that you have been drinking may administer a breath test and cite you for possession. Citations will result in you having a court date and could mean spending a night at county drunk tank. Here are some safety tips while you are out:
× Buddy System- Don’t go to or leave a party alone. Always go with a group of friends.
× Keep your eyes on your drink- Don’t let someone that you don’t know get your drink. Get your drink yourself. If it’s at a open bar, watch the person make your drink.
× Know Your Limit- Make sure you know your drinking limit.
For more information check your mailbox later this week.
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Four Ways To Stay Health During Flu Season:
1. Wash your hands
2. Sneeze into a Kleenex or into the cuff of your arm
3. If you are sick, isolate yourself from others yourself
4. Get flu vaccine
Committee Announcements
RHA: Every Thursday night at 7:30pm in the Atrium Conference Room.
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Congratulations to the winner’s at our 2009 Check-In Survey Winners:
Juliana Mora
Brian Burns
Mikaela Solovio |
Noelle Joy
Danielle Claybon |
*Please come and claim your prize if you haven’t done so at the Atrium Front Desk. Remember to check your mailbox for your prize slip.
Congratulations to the winner’s at our 2009 Info Fair Prize Drawing:
Sarah Rosler
Sarah Pino
Brittany Morataya
Claudia Kastner
Chelsea Stenson
Leeza Burns
Morgan Huguet
Kyeongwon Choi
Joshua Pedersen
Julie Crippen
Stephanie Ortiz
Christina Briones
Matt Lopez
Eric Fairless
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Cynnae Hightower
Selene Diaz
Akierah Scott
Lynette Paullada
Veronica Chavez
Mallory Cooper
Carissa Best
Andrew Maslowski
Viola Mallone
Rayanne Nguyen
Deana Cunningham
Stephanie Erbe
Rebecca Rosengarten |
*Please come and claim your prize if you haven’t done so at the Atrium Front Desk. Remember to check your mailbox for your prize slip.
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Atrium
Are you and a friend interested in rooming together? Are you looking to live in a different room type than what you are currently in? Room Swap/Changes Information meeting on September 6th. For more information talk to your RA.
Accounting
• Payment due on September 5th
• Rent and Meal payments are due the 5th of each month for residents who have chosen the following payment plans:
× Monthly Financial Aid with automatic deduction
× Monthly Financial Aid without automatic deduction
• A late fee of $25 will be assessed on all past due accounts if payment is not received by the 10th of each month.
• September 2009 Timeline:
× Sept 5 – Payment Due
× Sept 11 – $25 Late Fee Assessed
× Sept 15 – Eviction Notices Mailed
× Sept 23 – Eviction for non-payments
• Eviction Policy:
× Resident accounts that are not current by September 21, 2009 will be evicted for non-payment and required to vacate their room by September 23, 2009 by 12:00 p.m.
• Loan:
× If you plan on accepting a loan after August 10, 2009 for the Fall 2009 semester and would like University Courtyard to automatically pull those funds and apply them to your housing expenses, you must notify University Courtyard Accounting within 5 days of accepting the loan. This also applies to residents who have chosen the Financial Aid with Automatic Deduction Payment Plan.
× Students receiving the Cal Grant funds will not receive this money until later in the semester. Please remember to check with University Courtyard periodically remake sure that your account is up to date.
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There are no new job opportunities at this time. Frequently check our Job Opportunities page.
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Save Mart Center: Concerts
× AC/DC on Sept. 4th @ 7:30pm in Save Mart Center.
× Rascal Flatts on Oct. 15th @ 7:30pm in Save Mart Center.
× Dane Cook on Oct. 23rd @ 7:30pm in Save Mart Center.
× So You Think You Can Dance on Nov. 17th @ 7:30pm in Save Mart Center.
× Kelly Clarkson on Dec. 1st @ 7:30pm in Save Mart Center.
Check online for more ticket information visit there website at http://www.savemartcenter.com/
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FSU Sports: Fall Edition
Football:
× Fresno State vs. UC Davis on Sept. 5th @ 7:00pm in Bulldog Stadium.
× Fresno State vs. Boise State on Sept. 18th @ 6:00pm in Bulldog Stadium.
× Fresno State vs. San Jose State on Oct. 17th @ 7:00pm in Bulldog Stadium.
× Fresno State vs. Utah State on Oct. 31st @ 2:00pm in Bulldog Stadium.
× Fresno State vs. Louisiana State on Nov. 21st @ 7:00pm in Bulldog Stadium.
Men's Tennis:
× Fresno State Bulldog Classic on Oct. 2nd @ 7:00pm in Spalding Wathen Tennis Court.
× Fresno State Bulldog Classic on Oct. 3rd @ 7:00pm in Spalding Wathen Tennis Court.
× Fresno State Bulldog Classic on Oct. 4th @ 7:00pm in Spalding Wathen Tennis Court.
Women's Tennis:
× Fresno State Bulldog Classic on Nov.13th @ 7:00pm in Spalding Wathen Tennis Court.
× Fresno State Bulldog Classic on Nov.14th @ 7:00pm in Spalding Wathen Tennis Court.
× Fresno State Bulldog Classic on Nov.15th @ 7:00pm in Spalding Wathen Tennis Court.
Women's Volleyball:
× Fresno State vs. Utah State on Oct. 8th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Idaho on Oct. 10th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Boise State on Oct. 17th @ 1:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Hawai’i on Oct. 29th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. San Jose State on Oct. 31st @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Nevada on Nov. 9th @ 6:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Louisiana Tech on Nov. 11th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. New Mexico State on Nov. 14th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
Women’s Equestrian:
× Fresno State vs. New Mexico State on Sept. 26th @ 9:00am in Student Horse Center.
Women’s Soccer:
× Fresno State vs. Cal State Bakersfield on Sept. 13th @ 6:00pm in Bulldog Stadium.
× Fresno State vs. Sacramento State on Sept. 27th @ 2:00pm in Bulldog Stadium.
× Fresno State vs. New Mexico State on Oct. 9th @ 7:00pm in Bulldog Stadium.
× Fresno State vs. LA Tech on Oct. 11th @ 2:00pm in Bulldog Stadium.
× Fresno State vs. Boise State on Oct. 23rd @ 7:00pm in Bulldog Stadium.
× Fresno State vs. Idaho on Oct. 25th @ 1:00pm in Bulldog Stadium.
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CD August 31/ September 1, 2009:
× Pitbull: Rebelution (Edited)
× Trey Songz: Ready
× Whitney Houston: I Look To You
× Miley Cyrus: The Time Of Our Lives
× Dr. Dre: The Chronic Re-Lit & From The Vault
× Chris Young: The Man I Want To Be
× Casey Donahew: Moving On
× Radney Foster: Revival
× Derak Webb: Stockholm Syndrome
DVD September 1, 2009:
× Brothers & Sisters - Season
× Heroes - Season 3
× Supernatural - Season 4
× Desperate Housewives - Season 5
× CSI - Season 9
× Rescue Me - Season 5, Vol.
× Two and a Half Men - Season 6
× The Ascent of Money
× Bring It On - Fight to the Finish
Movies September 4th:
× All About Steve
× Carriers
× Extract
× Gamer
TV August 31 to September 6:
Monday
× Greek Season 3 Premiere @ 9:00pm on ABC Family.
× Closer @ 8:00pm on TNT
× Secret Life of the American Teenager @ 8:00pm on ABC Family.
× Real Chance of Love 2: Back in the Saddle @ 8:00pm on VH1.
× Making His Band @ 10:00pm on MTV.
× The T.O. Show @ 10:00pm on VH1.
Tuesday
× Daddy’s Girls @ 10:00pm on MTV.
× America’s Got Talent @ 9:00pm on NBC.
Wednesday
× America’s Got Talent @ 9:00pm on NBC.
Thursday
× Project Runway @ 10:00pm on Lifetime.
Friday
× N/A
Saturday
× N/A
Sunday
× America’s Best Dance Crew (ABDC): @ 9:00pm on MTV.
× Tool Academy Season 2 (Premiere started Aug. 30) @ 9:00pm on VH1.
× Drop Dead Diva @ 9:00pm on Lifetime.
× Army Wives @ 10:00pm on Lifetime.
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Meet Your Staff: This is your 2009-2010 Resident Life Staff.
Graves Staff: Marygrace (ARD), Ricky, Aziza, Kaelyn and Janel
Baker Staff: Taofiki (ARD), Guilibaldo, Annie, Alejandro, Monica
Homan Staff: Renato (ARD), Jered, Krystin, Gonzalo and Lindsey
Suites Staff: Lauren (ARD), Devin (ARD), Maryan, Giovanni, Kyle, Elisa, and Rachel
PSA Staff: Ryan, Sara, Jacob, Mylynn, Matt, Bryan, Gene, and Anthony
RD Staff: Olivia (Suites), Alex (Baker) and Mikey ( Graves and Homan)
*Look out for your RLS Features starting next week.
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Robber Spray-Paints Face for Disguise, Dies
In Richland County, Texas, Thomas James, 24, died after deputies caught up with him after he fled a Sprint PCS store he just robbed with another person. James had covered his face in spray paint as a way to keep his identity concealed.
According to deputies, James had problems breathing shortly before dying. Officials haven't yet released information on the exact cause of death. Michael Gregory Thomas, 23, the other suspect, was taken into custody.
Authorities say that they brandished a gun and that five store employees were told to hand over money. Their purses, credit cards and wallets were taken. Before fleeing, they ordered all of them into the bathroom.
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Worst First Date -- Woman Lumped with Bill, Date Also Steals Her Car
A man has been arrested in Ferndale, Michigan after he abandoned a woman on their first date and stole her car. The man, 23-year-old Terrance McCoy, asked his date for the keys to her car so he could get his wallet out of it.
Ferndale police said: "She gave him her keys and he went out the door. From where she was sitting she saw him get in her car and he drove off at a high rate of speed."
The incident occurred in April, but McCoy has just been brought back to Ferndale for charges and sentencing. He faces five years in prison if he's convicted of a felony count of unlawfully driving the car away.
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9-Year-Old Boy in Half-Hour Car Chase with Police
A 9-year-old boy from Indiana has sent police on a half-hour car chase after he was seen swerving along the US 40 at about 11:30 on Saturday night. According to police, the boy took off in the car while angry with his parents.
He was finally stopped just outside of Knightstown in Henry County. He had been wanting to visit with friends. After he was arrested, police turned him over to the custody of his parents.
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Pico De Gallo Recipe
× 6 medium tomatoes diced
× 1 medium onion diced
× 1/4 cup fresh Cilantro chopped
× 2-4 fresh Serrano or Jalapeno peppers (seeded and minced)
× 1 tbsp lime juice
× Salt to taste
Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
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