Current Residents - University Courtyard

Annoucements

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Tip of the Week: Start Thinking About Fall 2010 Registration!

The CLASS SCHEDULE is available for purchase at the Kennel Bookstore. The web class schedule is also available.

REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT times for fall 2010 are now available in your Student Center at http://my.csufresno.edu. Appointment times are assigned from April 26 through April 30 based on your class level and units completed, not including units currently in progress.

Take time now to check your HOLDS on your Student Center under the heading labeled `Holds`. Make sure you do not have any obligations that will prevent you from registering for your classes.

Also, take time to confirm your MAJOR. If you need to change your major, make sure you allow plenty of time before registration begins. It is important you are listed under your correct major for prerequisite checking! Come to the Admissions and Records service windows for assistance.

*IMPORTANT CHANGE! - READ...
To ensure that all students are able to select courses needed for progress toward their degree, all students will be LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 16 UNITS during the early registration cycle from April 26 - July 30, 2010. The 16 unit limit also includes units for courses that are Wait Listed! Approval for excess units beyond the 16 units, will not be accepted during this time. Beginning on Monday, August 9, the 16 unit restriction will be lifted and students will be able to register for additional courses. Undergraduate students will be set for 18 units (unless their GPA allows for a higher limit); credential students can register for a maximum of 18 units; and graduate students are restricted to 16 units.

Call the HELP Desk at 278-7000 if you have problems logging in.

Call Admissions and Records at 278-2261 during normal business hours if you have any questions.

Freshman Requirements
Final Sessions - Tuesday, April 20th

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:
          - 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.
     × Events:
          -Tunnel of Oppression: April 26 from 8:00pm-11:00pm

- 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

Deadlines

Accounting

• 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

• A late fee of $25 will be assessed on all past due accounts if payment is not received by the 10th of each month.

• April 2010 Timeline:
     ×   April 5 – Payment Due
     ×   April 11 – $25 Late Fee Assessed
     ×   April 20 – Eviction Notices
     ×   April 28 – Eviction

Job Openings

× 2010 Summer Public Safety Assistant Position
× 2010 SAFLOK Student Maintenance Assistant Position

*Also, see our Job Opportunities page.
**Applications are located in the Atrium.

Events

On-Campus Activities:

× Dueling Piano Performance
By Midwest Dueling Pianos
Monday, April 19, 2010
7pm at the Satellite Student Union
This interactive musical comedy experience will have you singing, shouting, dancing and laughing!
The young, energetic and exciting entertainers will perform an all request driven show with music ranging from the songs of today, to as far back as students’ memories can take them.
To further crowd interaction, audience members may be brought to the stage to perform.

Purchase tickets at the door.
$3 – Fresno State Students with Valid ID
$5 – General Public

FREE – With a donation of a new or used working electronic device. Eligible devices for donation: cell phones, MP3 players, iPods, digital cameras, calculators, laptops, gaming devices, external hard drives, and tablet e-readers. If possible please donate with any cords and chargers that are needed.

× Ever Wondered What Organic Food Really Is?
Is It Good For You?
Come Find Out & Join Us
In Learning About Organic Food at this FREE Lecture!
When: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Where: Library Room 2108
Time: 2-3pm
Lecture Will Be Given by
Dr. Mint, a Soil Scientist/Agronomist

× Show Me Comedy
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
7pm at The Bucket
Show Me Comedy is a comedy show with four local comedians throughout Fresno. Hosted by Daniel Minch and starring Andre Covington.
This show is sure to knock your socks off!

Purchase tickets at the door.
$2 - Fresno State Student with Valid ID
$4 - General Public

FREE – With a donation of a new or used working electronic device. Eligible devices for donation: cell phones, MP3 players, iPods, digital cameras, calculators, laptops, gaming devices, external hard drives, and tablet ereaders. If possible please donate with any cords and chargers that are needed.

× Invictus Movie Showing
Thursday, April 29, 2010
7 pm at the Satellite Student Union
Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Purchase tickets at the door
$2 Fresno State Students with Valid Id
$4 General Public

FREE – With a donation of a new or used working electronic device. Eligible devices for donation: cell phones, MP3 players, iPods, digital cameras, calculators, laptops, gaming devices, external hard drives, and tablet ereaders. If possible please donate with any cords and chargers that are needed.

× USU Productions Presents
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Bus Trip

Saturday, April 24, 2010
Leave the North Gym at 8 am

Purchase tickets at the USU Information Center
Price includes the bus ride and the ticket into the aquarium.

$35 Fresno State Students With Id
* Tickets on Sale for Students on sale now

$45 General Public
* Tickets on Sale for General Public starting on April 12, 2010
For More Information Call 278-2078

× The Bookworm Book Club
Tuesdays, 12pm - 1pm in the USU 310
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

     ×   Now Available in the USU Information Center
Movie Tickets- $7.50
Magic Mountain - $25.00
Universal Studios- $49.00 (1 day pass)
Sea World- $55.00 (2 days of fun)
Disneyland- $146.00 (2 day park hopper adult)
Fresno Area Express-
       • One Way Passes- $4.25
       • Convenience- $35.00
       • Handy Ride- $25.00
       • Special- $10.00
       • Clovis Transit- $18.00 (monthly pass)
Fax and money order services also provided.
For more information, please call the Information Center at 278-2078 www.auxiliary.com/usu

× Bowling Special!
2 Games - Free Shoes - Only $3
Monday through Thursday 9 am to Noon
Offer available through 5/12/10
For More Information Call 278-2015
Subject to Availability
Must present Valid Fresno State Student ID

About Fresno:

Save Mart Center: Concerts
     ×   Daugthry on Apr. 26th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
     ×   George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano Tour on May 15th @ 8:00pm at the Save Mart           Center
     ×   Carrie Underwood on May 18th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
     ×   Tim McGraw on May 25th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 27th at 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22nd*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 28th at 3:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 28th at 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 29th at 3:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 29th at 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×    Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 30th at 1:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 30th at 5:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SELL FEBRUARY 22ND*

Check online for more ticket information visit there website at http://www.savemartcenter.com/

Sports

FSU Sports: Spring Edition

Lacrosse:
     ×   Fresno State vs. UC Davis on Apr. 23rd @ 3:30pm in Student Horse Center

Men's Tennis:
     ×   Fresno State at WAC Championships on Apr. 29th all day in Spalding G Wathen
     ×   Fresno State at WAC Championships on Apr. 30th all day in Spalding G Wathen
     ×   Fresno State at WAC Championships on May 1st all day in Spalding G Wathen
     ×   Fresno State at WAC Championships on May 2nd all day in Spalding G Wathen

Women's Tennis:
     ×   Fresno State vs. Cal Poly Apr. 24th @ 12:00pm in Spalding G Wathen
     ×   Fresno State at WAC Championships on Apr. 30th all day in Spalding G Wathen
     ×   Fresno State at WAC Championships on May 1st all day in Spalding G Wathen
     ×   Fresno State at WAC Championships on May 2nd all day in Spalding G Wathen

Men & Women's Track & Field:
     ×   Fresno State Dual on May 1st @ 5:00pm in Warmerdam Field

Baseball:
     ×   Fresno State vs. Dallas Baptist on Apr. 29th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. Dallas Baptist on Apr. 30th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. Dallas Baptist on May 1st @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. Cal Poly on May 4th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. San Jose State on May 14th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field

Softball:
     ×   Fresno State vs. New Mexico State on Apr. 23rd @ 6:00pm at Bulldog Diamond
     ×   Fresno State vs. New Mexico State on Apr. 24th @ 1:00pm at Bulldog Diamond
     ×   Fresno State vs. New Mexico State on Apr. 24th @ 3:00pm at Bulldog Diamond
     ×   Fresno State vs. Louisiana Tech on May 7th @ 6:00pm at Bulldog Diamond
     ×   Fresno State vs. Louisiana Tech on May 8th @ 1:00pm at Bulldog Diamond
     ×   Fresno State vs. Louisiana Tech on May 8th @ 1:00pm at Bulldog Diamond

Entertainment Corner

CD Release April 20, 2010:
     ×   Aqualung- “Magnetic North”
     ×   Caribou- “Swim”
     ×   Cypress Hill- “Rise Up”
     ×   Earl Greyhound- “Suspicious Package”
     ×   Kate Nash- “My Best Friend Is You”
     ×   Willie Nelson- “Country Music”
     ×   Everest- “On Approach”
     ×   Nerdy- “Condors”
     ×   Airbourne- “No Guts, No Glory”
     ×   Trans Am- “Thing”

DVD Release April 20, 2010:
     ×   Young Victoria
     ×   Transformers: Season 3 & 4
     ×   Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures
     ×   Duska

Movies In Theaters April 23:
     ×   The Back-up Plan
     ×   Boogie Woogie
     ×   The Losers
     ×   In My Sleep
     ×   Paper Man
     ×   The Good, The Bad, The Weird


TV Shows This Week April 19 to April 25: (Bold: Premiere, Finale and/or Other)
   Monday
     ×   Dancing with the Stars Season 10 Premiere @ 8:00pm on ABC.
     ×   10Things I hate About You @ 8:00pm on ABC Family
     ×   Transform Me @ 10:30pm on VH1.
     ×   Jeopardy @ 7:00pm on ABC
     ×   Wheel of Fortune @ 7:30pm on ABC
     ×   24 @ 9:00pm on FOX.
     ×   Celebrity Fit Club Season 7 @ 9:00pm on MTV.
     ×   Damages Season @ 8:00pm on FX.
     ×   House @ 8:00pm on Fox.
     ×   One Tree Hill @ 8:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Life UneXpexted @ 9:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Castle @ 10:00pm on ABC.
   Tuesday
     ×   16 and Pregnant Season 2 Finale @ 10:00pm on MTV.
     ×   Glee @ 9:00pm on FOX
     ×   Tiny & Toya Season 2 @ 10:00pm on BET
     ×   Parenthood @ 10:00pm on NBC.
     ×   90210 @ 8:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Melrose Place@ 9:00pm on The CW.
     ×   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
     ×   Minute to Win It @ 8:00pm on NBC.
     ×   The Real World D.C. Season Finale@ 10:00pm on MTV.
     ×   South Park Season @ 10:00pm on Comedy Central.
     ×   High Society Season @ 9:30pm on The CW
     ×   Fly Girls @ 9:00pm on The CW
     ×   America’s Next Top Model Season 14 Premiere @ 8:00 pm on The CW.
     ×   Nip/Tuck @ 10:00pm on FX.
     ×   American Idol @ 8:00pm 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 Middle @ 8:30pm on ABC.
   Thursday
     ×   Project Runway Season 7 Finale @ 10:00pm on Lifetime.
     ×   Flash Forward Season 1 Mid-Season @ 7:30pm on ABC
     ×   Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains @ 8:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Take the Stage Season 2 @ 11:00 on MTV.
     ×   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
     ×   Kitchen Nightmares @ 9:00pm on Fox.
     ×   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.
   Saturday
     ×   Norbit @ 8:00 pm on ABC
     ×   Ratatiuille @ 8:00pm on ABC Family.
   Sunday
     ×   Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane @ 9:00pm on Style
     ×   Undercover Boss @ 9:00 pm on CBS
     ×   The Amazing Race16 @ 8;00pm on CBS.
     ×   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.

RLS Corner

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News Around the World

Woman Has Her Tongue Pierced, Dies Two Days Later

Wales: 34-year-old Amanda Taylor has died of what is believed to be blood poisoning just two days after having her tongue pierced. She had gotten the piercing for her birthday.

Two days after getting her tongue pierced she sought medical help because her tongue was swollen. The doctor prescribed antibiotics but Taylor was found dead by her mother just hours later.

"Her friend was having it done too so I said to Amanda: ´You´re going to be 34. I´ll give you my blessing, but I´m still not 100 percent happy.´ .. If I´d said no she wouldn´t have done it. I wish I said no that day instead of yes," said her mother.

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Man Carrying Drugs and Sitting in Stolen Car Puts His Head Out the Window and Swears Loudly at Passing Police Officer

Canada: A 47-year-old is in police custody charged with probation violation, breaching court orders, impaired driving, auto theft, and drug possession after police found him in a stolen car parked beside a road.

A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer was driving past when the man began screaming obscenities at the police vehicle. The officer decided the outburst was worthy of further investigation and came back to look into the situation further.

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Teen Sues Mother for Allegedly Hacking His Facebook Account, Posting Slanderous Entries

Arkansas: A 16-year-old boy has filed a lawsuit against his mother after she allegedly took over his Facebook account and posted comments he claims are slanderous. In addition his mother, Denise New, also faces a harassment charge.

The son lives with his grandparents and has asked the court to make a no-contact order against his mother. Ms New claims she was within her rights to keep an eye on her son´s account and intervene after some of the content she read.

"I read things on his Facebook about how he had gone to Hot Springs one night and was driving 95 mph home because he was upset with a girl," said Ms New.

(New stories came from here)

Recipe Ideas

Fresh-Mex Corn Wontons

Ingredients:

     ×   3 ears corn, husked
     ×   1 small lime
     ×   1 1/2 cups sour cream
     ×   1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
     ×   2 teaspoons hot sauce
     ×   Kosher salt
     ×   36 square wonton wrappers
     ×   2 plum tomatoes, diced (about 3/4 cup)
     ×   1 medium avocado, diced (about 3/4 cup)
     ×   1/2 cup finely diced red onion
     ×   Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions:

Place the corn in a steamer basket set over a saucepan of simmering water. Cover and steam 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, grate the lime zest into a small bowl and squeeze in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Add the sour cream, cilantro, hot sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well; set the dip aside.
Remove the corn from the steamer basket and let cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cobs. Combine with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
Line a large baking sheet with paper towels, then arrange the wonton wrappers on top in a single layer. Place 1 teaspoon corn, 1/2 teaspoon tomato, 1/2 teaspoon avocado and 1/4 teaspoon red onion in the center of each wrapper.
Heat about 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees (or place a wooden skewer in the oil to test the temperature; bubbles should form around it).
Moisten the edges of each wonton wrapper with water, then fold in half diagonally to enclose the filling and form a triangle; press gently to seal. Working in batches, lower the wontons into the hot oil with tongs and fry about 1 minute. Flip and fry another 30 seconds, or until light golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve with the cilantro-lime dip.

(This recipe came from here)

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