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Tip of the Week: Find a Recycling Center Near You!
Do you have empty bottles stacking up in a corner in your room? Do you need to find a place to recycle your bottles and earn some quick cash while making the world a better place? Well there are many places in Fresno that you can recycle your bottles and cans. Visit Bottles and Cans at http://www.bottlesandcans.com/ to find out about:
-What you can (and cannot) recycle.
-Get a quota on how much you can earn back by using the value calculator.
-Tips on how to get others involved in recycling.
-Facts about recycling.
(These tips came from: http://www.bottlesandcans.com/dev/locator.cfm )
- 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 #5: New furniture in common areas are 100% recyclable and are also made with some recycled products.
2010-2011 Returning Residents
Valentine's Sale
Hearts for Haiti Benefit Concert
Committee Announcements
- RHA
× Meeting Day/Time/Location: Every Tuesday at 6:00pm in Atrium Conference Room.
× Brief description of the committee: The residents who live on campus are represented by a group of elected individuals who provide a variety of programs and services. Any University Courtyard resident can take advantage of what RHA has to offer. Taking part in RHA is an excellent way to develop leadership skills and become involved in the community. The main purpose of RHA is to respond to the needs and requests of residents on issues and concerns to make on-campus residential living even better:
-Leadership Opportunities
-Events
-Food
-Facilities
-Policies & procedures
- BACCHUS
× Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBA
× Brief description of the committee: This committee is open to students interested in alcohol education as it relates to University students. It is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills and make a difference. Throughout the year, the Drug and Alcohol committee is present at various University Courtyard events and programs relating to alcohol and drug abuse such as Milk and Cookies and serving “mocktails.”
- University Courtyard Bulldog Energy Sustainability Team (UC BEST)
× Meeting Day/Time/Location: Every other Wednesday starting February 3rd at 4:00pm in Graves Hall Recreation Room.
× Brief description of the committee: UC BEST is a committee geared towards encouraging sustainability throughout campus, particularly within the residence halls, through education, publicity, program planning, and networking with other organizations and individuals that share our vision for developing a more environmentally conscious community.
- Wellness Committee
× Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBA
× Brief description of the committee: is dedicated to improving and maintaining the general health and well being of all University Courtyard students. The goal of the Wellness Committee is to promote greater health awareness by providing information, activities and services designed to support healthy lifestyle choices. This committee focuses on programs and activities intended to inform and interest our residents on issues relating to:
-Physical
-Psychological
-Emotional health
× Events:
-Resident Bowl: February
-Condom Olympics: Tentative March
- Relay For Life: April
- Diversity Committee
× Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBA
× Brief description of the committee: Have you ever felt like you were different from the norm? Do you want to challenge common prejudices about race, sexual identity, religious views, etc.? Come be a part of the Diversity Committee if you want to immerse yourself in an open-minded environment and make a difference. University Courtyard’s Diversity Committee is dedicated to:
-Educating students on the beauty of multiculturalism
-Encouraging residents to “come out of their shells”
-Help residents define what diversity is
This is achieved through programs that promote and encourage exploration of cultural backgrounds from a wide variety of viewpoints.
- Academic Success
× Meeting Day/Time/Location:TBA
× Brief description of the committee: A student led committee that focuses on improving the academic success of residents living in University Courtyard. The goal is to achieve a 3.5 or higher GPA through programs that seek to enhance academic performance including:
-Promoting good study habits
-Recognizing student academic achievements
-Facilitating networking between students and professors throughout the campus that can assist students in their academic endeavors
*If you want to get involved talk to your RA for more information.
Residence Shout Out
*If you want to send a shout-out, drop me a note in Housing Happenings box at the Atrium Front Desk or e-mail me at happeningeditor@hotmail.com
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Atrium Front Desk
| February 10-12 |
Approved Room Swap Moves |
| February 17-19 |
Approved Room Change Moves |
Accounting
• Next payment due on February 5th
• Rent and Meal payments are due the 5th of each month for residents who have chosen the following payment plans:
× Monthly Payment Plan
× Monthly Financial Aid with automatic deduction
× Monthly Financial Aid without automatic deduction
× Two Payment Plan
• A late fee of $25 will be assessed on all past due accounts if payment is not received by the 10th of each month.
• February 2010 Timeline:
× Feb 5 – Payment Due
× Feb 11 – $25 Late Fee Assessed
× Feb 16 – Eviction Notices
× Feb 24 – Eviction
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On-Campus Activities:
× The Bookworm Book Club
Tuesdays, 12pm - 1pm in the USU 310
Book of the month is - A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Echart Tolle
Sponsored by USU Productions and The Women's Resource Center
For More Information call 278-4435
× Theatre Plays:
http://www.csufresno.edu/theatrearts/performances/current_season.shtml
× Movie Showing – Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
Thursday, February 11, 2010
7 pm Satellite Student Union
$2 Fresno State Students with Valid ID
$4 General Public
In Harlem, an overweight, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction.
For more information call 278-2741
× Hearts for Haiti Benefit Concert
Saturday, February 13, 2010
7 pm Satellite Student Union
$3 donation – Fresno State Student with Valid Id
$5 donation – General Public
Performances by JJ Brown, 40 Watt Hype, and HR7
Raffle prizes to win: Tickets to Sea World and Magic Mountain, Starbucks basket, Movie passes, Tickets to Fresno State Athletics games and more!
All proceeds will go to the Fresno Chapter of the American Red Cross.
More information soon.
For more information call 278-2741
× Portraits of Courage
Friday, February 19, 2010
7 pm Satellite Student Union
$3 Fresno State Students with Valid ID
$5 General Public
Portraits of Courage is an examination of overlooked African-Americans and their contributions to American history. Surprised at the absence of African- American figures in today’s history books, playwright Colin Cox created a theatrical piece to help bring recognition to a few of those who have helped shaped our country.
To see a promotional video please go to: www.willandcompany.com/poc/pocvideo.shtml
For more information call 278-2741
About Fresno:
Save Mart Center: Concerts
× Brad Paisley on Feb. 18th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
× ARENACROSS on Feb. 27th @ 8:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× ARENACROSS on Feb. 28th @ 8:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× MONSTER JAM on Mar. 5th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
× MONSTER JAM on Mar. 6th @ 2:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
× WWE RAW-Road To Wrestlemania on Mar. 13th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
× PBR (Professional Bull Rider) on Mar. 19th (2010) @ 8:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× PBR (Professional Bull Rider) on Mar. 20th (2010) @ 6:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Strikeforce Challenger Series on Mar. 26th @ 6:45pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Rock & Worship Roadshow on Apr. 1st @ 7:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Taylor Swift on Apr. 10th @ 7:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Daugthry on Apr. 26th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
× Carrie Underwood on May 18th @ 7:30pm at the 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
Lacrosse:
× Fresno State vs. Alumni (Exhibition) on Feb. 20th @ 1:00pm in Student Horse Center
× Fresno State vs. Detroit on Mar. 11th @ 4:00pm in Student Horse Center
× Fresno State vs. Iona on Mar. 17th @ 7:00pm in Student Horse Center
× Fresno State vs. Cincinnati on Mar. 23rd @ 4:00pm in Student Horse Center
× Fresno State vs. Stanford on Apr. 2nd @ 7:00pm in Student Horse Center
× Fresno State vs. Oregon on Apr. 4th @ 12:00pm in Student Horse Center
× Fresno State vs. UC Davis on Apr. 23rd @ 3:30pm in Student Horse Center
Men's Tennis:
× Fresno State vs. Bosie State on Feb. 20th @ 5:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
× Fresno State vs. UC Irvine on Feb. 26th @ 5:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
× Fresno State vs. UNLV on Feb. 28th @ 10:30am in Spalding G Wathen
Women's Tennis:
× Fresno State vs. Harvard on Mar. 20th @ 12:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
× Fresno State vs. Pacific on Mar. 20th @ 6:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
× Fresno State vs. SMU on Mar. 27th @ 1:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
Men & Women's Track & Field:
× Fresno State Dual on May 1st @ 5:00pm in Warmerdam Field
Women’s Equestrian:
× Fresno State vs. Best in the West Tournament on Feb. 20th @ 9:00am in Student Horse Center.
× Fresno State vs. Best in the West Tournament on Feb. 21st @ 9:00am in Student Horse Center.
× Fresno State vs. Auburn on Mar. 13th @ 9:00am in Student Horse Center.
× Fresno State vs. Kansas State on Mar. 14th @ 9:00am in Student Horse Center
Baseball:
× Fresno State vs. Nebraska on Feb. 19th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field.
× Fresno State vs. Nebraska on Feb. 20th @ 2:05pm at Beiden Field.
× Fresno State vs. Nebraska on Feb. 21st @ 1:05pm at Beiden Field.
× Fresno State vs. Nebraska on Feb. 22nd @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field.
× Fresno State vs. Cal State Bakersfield on Mar. 3rd @ 6:05pm in Beiden Field.
× Fresno State vs. Oregon on Mar. 5th @ 6:05pm in Beiden Field.
× Fresno State vs. Oregon on Mar. 6th @ 2:05pm at Beiden Field.
× Fresno State vs. Oregon on Mar. 6th @ 5:35pm at Beiden Field.
× Fresno State vs. Oregon on Mar. 7th @ 1:05pm at Beiden Field.
× Fresno State vs. Santa Clara on Mar. 9th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field.
Softball:
× Fresno State vs. Santa Clara on Feb. 12th @ 6:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. Santa Clara on Feb. 12th @ 8:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. Pacific on Feb. 13th @ 12:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. Sacramento State on Feb. 13th @ 2:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. Pacific on Feb. 14th @ 12:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. Sacramento State on Feb. 14th @ 2:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. Pacific on Feb. 23rd @ 12:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
× Fresno State vs. Sacramento State on Feb. 23rd @ 7:00pm at Bulldog Diamond.
Men’s Basketball:
× Fresno State vs. New Mexico on Feb. 11th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Idaho on Feb. 13th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. ESPN Bracketbusters on Feb. 20th @ TBA in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Cal State Bakersfield on Feb. 23rd @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Louisiana Tech on Mar. 4th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
Women’s Basketball:
× Fresno State vs. Idaho on Feb. 10th @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. New Mexico State on Feb. 13th @ 5:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. Nevada on Feb. 20th @ 5:00pm in Save Mart Center.
× Fresno State vs. San Jose State on Mar. 3rd @ 7:00pm in Save Mart Center.
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CD Release February 9, 2010:
× Sade: Soldier of Love
× Celtic Thunder: It's Entertainment!
× Suzanne Vega: Close-Up Vol. 1: Love Songs
× k.d. lang: Recollection; Special Edition
× Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds: Live in Las Vegas
× Daphne Willis: What To Say
× Josh Turner: Haywire; Special Edition
× tobyMac: Tonight; Special Edition
× Yeasayer: Odd Blood
× Neil Diamond: Hot August Night/NYC
× Allison Moorer: Crows
× Hot Chip: One Life Stand; Special Edition
× Massive Attack: Heligoland
× The Pretenders: Live In London
× The Watson Twins: Talking to You, Talking to Me
× Ralph Covert: All Around Ralph's World
× H.I.M.: Screamworks: Love In Theory and Practice; Special Edition
× Valentine's Day Soundtrack
DVD Release February 9, 2010:
× Rachel McAdams in The Time Traveler's Wife
× Vince Vaughn in Couples Retreat
× The Coen brothers' A Serious Man
× Nia Vardalos and John Corbett in I Hate Valentine's Day
× Tom Hardy in Bronson
× Dylan Walsh in The Stepfather
× Army Wives - Season 2; JAG - Season 10
× The Patty Duke Show - Season 2
× William Hurt in Endgame
× The BBC's 1966 Alice in Wonderland
ABC TV's '66 Alice through the Looking Glass
× Vega$ - Season 1, Vol. 2
× Gary Unmarried - Season 1
× Halo Legends
× Studio One: Twelve Angry Men & Almanac of Liberty
× Neil Diamond: Hot August Night/NYC
× NOVA: Becoming Human
× The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation - DVD Premiere!
× Bad Girls of Film Noir, Vol. 1
× Bad Girls of Film Noir, Vol. 2
× Celtic Thunder: It's Entertainment!
Movies In Theaters February 12:
× Valentine’s Day
× The Wolfman
× Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
× Frozen (Limited)
× Red Riding-1974 (Limited)
× Red Riding- 1980 (Limited)
× Red Riding- 1983 (Limited)
TV Shows This Week February 8 to February 14: (Bold: Premiere, Finale and/or Other)
Monday
× For the Love of Ray J Season 2 Reunion @ 8:00pm on MTV.
× Celebrity Fit Club Season 7 Premiere @ 9:00pm on MTV.
× Damages Season @ 8:00pm on FX.
× Greek Season @ 10:00 on ABC Family.
× Secret Life of An American Teenager @ 8:00pm on ABC Family
× Make It or Break It @ 9:00pm on ABC Family.
× Heroes @ 9:00pm on NBC
× House @ 8:00pm on Fox.
× One Tree Hill @ 8:00pm on The CW.
× Life UneXpexted @ 9:00pm on The CW.
× The Bachelor @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× The Buried Life @ 10:00pm on MTV.
× Castle @ 10:00pm on ABC.
× My Life As Liz @ 10:30pm on MTV.
Tuesday
× Bringing Down the House (Movie) @ 8:00pm on BET.
× Lost: The Final Season @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× American Idol @ 8:00pm on Fox.
× The Biggest Loser @ 8:00pm on NBC.
× Scrubs @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× The Forgotten @ 10:00pm on ABC.
× NCIS: Los Angeles @ 9:00pm on CBS
× The Good Wife @ 10:00pm on CBS
Wednesday
× The Great Debaters (Movie) @ 8:00pm on BET.
× What’s Love Got to Do A With It (Movie) @ 7:30pm on VH1.
× Miss Congeniality (Movie) @ 7:30pm on ABC Family.
× Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer @ 8:00pm on NBC.
× Nip/Tuck @ 10:00pm on FX.
× American Idol @ 9:00pm on Fox.
× Ugly Betty @ 10:00pm on ABC
× Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns @ 9:00pm on TBS.
× Modern Family @ 9:00pm on ABC.
× The Real WorldD.C. @ 10:00pm on MTV.
× The Middle @ 8:30pm on ABC.
Thursday
× Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains Season Premiere @ 8:00pm on CBS.
× America’s Best Dance Crew (ABCD) Season 5 @ 10:00pm on MTV.
× Take the Stage Season 2 @ 11:00 on MTV.
× Project Runway @ 10:00pm on Lifetime.
× The Vampire Diaries @ 8:00pm on The CW.
× Supernatural @ 9:00pm on The CW
× The Office @ 9:00pm on NBC
× CSI: Crime Scene @ 9:00pm on CBS.
× Grey Anatomy @ 9:00pm on ABC.
× The Deep End @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× The Mentatlist @ 10:00pm on CBS.
× Survivor: Samoa @ 8:00pm on CBS.
× Bones @ 8:00pm on FOX.
× Private Practice @ 9:00pm on CBS.
× Fringe @ 9:00pm on Fox
Friday
× Spider-Man 2 (Movie) @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× Kitchen Nightmares Season 3 Premiere @ 9:00pm on Fox.
× Ugly Betty @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? @ 8:00pm on FOX.
× Ghost Whisperer @ 8:00pm on CBS.
× Smallville @ 8:00pm on The CW.
× Numb3rs @ 10:00pm on CBS.
× Dollhouse @ 8:00pm on FOX.
× Medium @ 9:00pm on CBS.
× WWE Friday Night SmackDown! @ 9:00pm on KAIL.
Saturday
× Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Movie) @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× Wedding Crashers (Movie) @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× Knocked Up (Movie) @ 8:00pm on EP.
× I Do…I Did! (Movie) @ 8:00pm on BET.
× Cars (Movie) @ 8:00pm on ABC Family.
× Gone in Sixty Seconds @ 8:30 on AETV
× Shallow Hal @ 7:30 pm on FX
× Billy Madison @ 8:00pm on ABC Family.
× The Parent Trap @ 8:45pm on Disney Channel
× Disturbia @ 8:00pm on TNT
× The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift @ 10:00pm on TNT.
Sunday
× Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Movie) @ 8:00pm on EP.
× The Girls Next Door @ 10:30pm on E!
× Three Rivers @ 8:00pm on CBS
× Extreme Makeover: Home Edition @ 8:00pm on ABC.
× The Simpsons @ 8:00pm on FOX.
× The Cleveland Show @ 8:30pm on FOX.
× Desperate Housewives @ 9:00pm on ABC.
× Family Guy @ 9:00pm on FOX.
× American Dad @ 9:30pm on FOX.
× Brothers & Sisters @ 10:00pm on ABC.
× Cold Case @ 10:00pm on CBS.
× Tough Love Season 2 @ 9:00pm on VH1.
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Gene Lieb (Public Safety Assistant )
Housing Happenings: What would be your favorite guilty pleasure?
Gene Lieb: Ryan Bordenaves (PSA) and I listening to the song “Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus.
H.H.: Where’s your ultimate vacation destination?
G.L.: Disneyland (everyday!)
H.H.: What movie do you watch again and again?
G.L.: Titanic because people die and the boat sinks!
H.H.: What day would you love to live again?
G.L.: Summer 2009
H.H.: What was your favorite Halloween costume and why?
G.L.: Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and because my mommy made me the costume!
H.H.: If you could be invisible, where would you go and what would you do?
G.L.: Go to the places in Disneyland where not everyone gets to go like behind the scenes and underground.
H.H.: What made you laugh the hardest in your entire life?
G.L.: Mikey missing the airplane to Arizona because he was hungry!
H.H.: If you suddenly found yourself turned into a woman, how would you spend your day?
G.L.: Being Ke$ha!
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Man Passes Out Drunk In A Car That Won´t Run, Wakes Up To A DUI
Minnesota: Daryl Fleck got drunk one night and stumbled out of his house to his car to sleep it off. A neighbor noticed him and called the cops. When they woke him up, they charged him with a DUI. He got 48 months in jail and five years probation.
Fleck appealed it up to the Minnesota Supreme Court, but still lost. Things like the keys being on the center console and the engine being cold held no water with the courts, but what really defies reason is the car would not start at all.
An officer tried starting Fleck´s car after they impounded it, and it would not run, yet they still charged him with driving under the influence. He did have prior DUIs, which did not sit well with the jury, and the conviction was upheld.
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Fugitive Posts His Location on Facebook, Police Login to Express Their Thanks
Indiana: 39-year-old fugitive Christopher Crego is back in police custody after practically handing himself to police on a silver platter using his Facebook and MySpace pages.
Crego, who fled sentencing on assault charges, displayed his correct address on Facebook along with a comment to the effect that police will never catch me. Police were left with the simple task of going to his address and arresting him.
Following the arrest police logged onto Facebook and posted their thanks on his page, saying that "it was due to your diligence in keeping us informed that now you are under arrest."
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Driver Attempts to Hide From Police by Burying Himself in Snow
Ontario: A 25-year-old driver has added hypothermia to his considerable legal problems by attempting to evade arrest by burying himself neck-deep in snow. Police discovered him and sent him to hospital by ambulance.
The driver and a passenger fled their vehicle, and a third person remained in the vehicle after they got stuck in the ditch. Police discovered what they think is methamphetamine and a stolen snowmobile when they searched the vehicle.
All three have been charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of stolen property. One has been released and the other two are awaiting bail hearings.
(New stories came from Click Here)
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Funnel Cake
Ingredients:
× 1 egg
× 2/3 cup milk
× 2 tbsp. sugar
× 1 1/4 cup flour
× 1/4 tsp. salt
× 1 tsp. baking powder
Directions:
- In a deep skillet, heat about two cups of oil over medium-high heat until hot. Test the temperature by dropping a pinch of flour into the hot oil. If it sizzles right away without smoking, it's perfect.
- Beat egg and milk. Mix all other ingredients in a separate bowl and slowly add to the egg mixture, beating until smooth.
- Using a funnel, drop into hot oil working from center outwards in a web pattern. (You can use a gallon sized freezer bag instead of a funnel by pouring the batter into the bag, snipping off a small corner of it, and squeezing the batter into the oil.)
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes, remove from the oil when golden brown and crispy.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
(This recipe came from here)
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