Floor Meetings and Field Fest

Make sure to make it out to your second Floor Meeting this Sunday at 8 PM (or the new time you all decided on at your last floor meeting) as there will be important information on Community Standards and Living Agreements!


Also...

Looking for a fantastical time this Sunday?

WHEN: Sunday, August 31 from 2-4 pm

WHERE: Goldstein Student Center Patio

WHO: All SU Students

WHAT: Tie-dye t-shirts, spin-art, customized signs, air brush tattoos, smoothies, make-your-own pixie stix and more!

PRICE: FREE!!!

The NY State Fair

If you're planning on going to the NY State Fair and you'd like a free round trip ride and ticket, then make sure you seek your RA out!

On Saturday August 30, there will be free buses running back and forth from College Place every half hour from 10 am - 7 pm, complimentary to all Syracuse University students. But if you sign up with your RA by Thursday night at 10 PM, then you can get you a complimentary ticket to go with your friends from your floor as well!

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A short random video to brighten your day. I mean who doesn't love ukulele orchestras?

Sunday Floor Meeting and Bird Library Tours

This Sunday, 8/24 will commence the first Sunday floor meeting of the semester. Whether you are a first-year student or a senior, make sure you make it to your floor meeting. See below for times and locations:

Haven
8 PM in your floor's lounge (except floors 1, 2 and 3, which will meet corporately on floor 3)


Walnut
2nd floor - First floor lounge at 9 PM
3rd and 4th floors - Basement lounge at 9 PM


Washington Arms
All floors in the first floor lounge at 9 PM


Please see your RA if you have a conflict or with any other questions.

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ES Bird Library Food for Thought
Sunday, 8/24/08
Noon - 4 PM
Make sure to stop over at the ES Bird Library for their open house today so you can get acclimated with what may prove to be one of your most important resources.

H2W Community Council Info

Come be a V.I.P with the H2W Community Council!

Our general interest meeting will be held Monday, August 25th @ 5pm in the Haven Main Lounge.

We will discuss:
- What is a Community Council
- What your role with the council could be
- Leadership opportunities

Snacks will be provided! ______________________________________________________________________________________

Here's a preview of Executive Board Positions to Run For:



President
Vice President
Community Council Representative
Program Coordinator
Vice President Of Administrative Affairs
Treasurer

If you would like to run for an executive position, your letter of intent can be picked up at the Haven Main Desk and is due back there by Wednesday, August 27th.


If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Courtney Brewster, Assistant Residence Director at 3-2460 or at cebrewst@syr.edu .

Friday and Saturday Events!

Whether you've just arrived or you've been here a few days, make sure to check out these must-see event Friday and Saturday:


Friday 8/22
- THE Chancellor's Convocation at 1030 AM in the Carrier Dome. A long-held Syracuse University tradition, you don't want to miss this!

- Lunch on the Turf of the Carrier Dome will follow Convocation at 1145 AM. Ever wonder what it's like to dine on a Division I football field? Now's your chance.

- School and College Convocations will follow from 1 - 530 PM. Make sure to check pages 32 - 42 of the Syracuse Welcome 2008 Book for specifics.

- After dinner, join up with your fellow classmates at Get Real...Speak Up starring All-American quaterback Don McPherson at 630 PM in the Carrier Dome. This session focus on your role in making this campus a safer environment for you and those around you.

- Orange Blast! from 830 PM - midnight in the Schine and on the Quad will cap off the night with carnival festivities, massages, performances, and many many more.


Saturday 8/23
- Academic Advising and Schedule Adjustment will be available from 830 AM - 5 PM. Make sure to check your individual school on pages 32 - 42 of the Syracuse Welcome 2008 Book.

- If you need an ID Card, head to the Carrier Dome Gate E between 930 AM - 1230 PM or 130 PM - 430 PM.

- Don't miss Feel the Pulse of Syracuse! Meet at the Schine Student Center to depart for Downtown Syracuse at 530 PM to get a Taste of Central New York, enjoy live music, and reap plenty of free giveaways.


And as always, for more comprehensive information on these opening events, see readyset.syr.edu

Wednesday and Thursday Events!

After move-in is over, students can make their way to one of several events on Wednesday and Thursday:


Wednesday 8/20
- Hendricks Chapel will have an open house from 1 - 4 PM. Later they will host an Ice Cream Party from 7 - 9 PM; come out for ice cream, fun and games.

- College Life 101 from 8 - 9 PM in the Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center will feature a live comedian reflecting on the college life.

- The night will culminate with the Slice is Right Game Show in the Gifford Auditorium in the Hunnington Beard Crouse Hall (aka HBC) at 930 PM. If you like winning or walking away with prizes, then this is for you.


Thursday 8/21
- There will be a Climbing Wall on the Quad from 10 AM - 2 PM. Climb to new heights.

- The Office of Multicultural Affairs located in Rm 105 of the Schine Student Center will have an open house from 12 - 130 PM.

- Hendricks Chapel will have an open house from 1 - 4 PM.

- SU Abroad will have an open house from 1 - 230 in their office near the intersection of Walnut and Harrison.

- All students should make all efforts to be at the extremely important First Haven Floor Meetings that will begin at 630 PM in the lounge of each floor (except floors 1 and 2, which will meet on floor 3). Please be prompt!

- At 845 PM, make sure to head over with your RA, floormates and your SU pride to the one-and-only Home to the Dome in the famed Carrier Dome at 9 PM.

- From 10 PM - 1 AM, Late Night at the Gym will endure for those looking to play games or work out.

- Also stretching from 10 PM - 1 AM is Free Ice Skating and Skate Rentals at Tennity Ice Skating on South Campus. Ride the bus from the College Place Stop (between Sims and Slocum Hall on College Place).

- And lastly, from 11 PM - 1 AM, the Haven RA staff will host the Haven Dance Party in the Haven Main Lounge. Come get your groove on and/or come to hang out.



For more comprehensive information, see readyset.syr.edu

Wednesday and Thursday Move-In Reminders

The time has finally come for the year to begin!

Here's a few reminders regarding first-year student move-in into Haven on Wednesday and Thursday:

- Full assisted move-in for first-year students at Haven commences at 9 AM and goes until 5 PM both Wednesday and Thursday. Make sure to come during the time that your move-in pass denotes (don't forget to bring your pass!) and look for people to assist and direct you.

- Make sure to take advantage of the free breakfast (730 - 10 AM) and lunch (11 AM - 3 PM) at all of the dining halls around campus.

- Health Services will be available at their offices at 111 Waverly Ave from 830 AM - 5 PM

- Check out the Taking Care of Business Hospitality Tent on the Quad from 11 AM - 5 PM on Wed. and 9 AM - 5 PM on Thurs. for a chance to get to talk to various campus offices face-to-face.


For more comprehensive information, see readyset.syr.edu

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Meet the H2W Community Council !

Below are the talented and dedicated leaders that head up the H2W Community Council Executive Board. Make sure to tip your hat if you see them in your travels :).


Samantha - President



Katherine - Vice President



Hayes - Treasurer



Zach - Special Events Coordinator



Veronica - RHA Representative



Nicole - Administrative Specialist



Omar - Floor President Laison



The H2W Hall Council (E board and Floor Presidents)

Meet the RAs

Wondering who the various RAs are here in H2W? Well, here's a bit of info on each:

Haven Hall

Jessica Jadge
Hometown: Ardsley, NY
Floors: Haven 1-3
Area of Study: Social Work/Psychology
Favorite Food: Caramel Apples
Favorite Quote: "Don't let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."
Five Words That Describe You: social, outgoing, persistent, honest and silly


Jihad Ben Gabr
Hometown: Baldwinsville, NY
Floor: Haven 4
Area of Study: Pre-med
Favorite Food: Spicy and exotic Favortie Quote: "unselfish acts are the real miracles out of which all the reported miracles grow"
Five Words That Describe You: outgoing, spontaneous, hard-working, self-motivated, and optimistic


Brian AmaralHometown: Somerville, MA
Floor: Haven 5
Area of Study: Broadcast Journalism
Favorite Food: Mexican bean pizza from Veggie Planet in Harvard Square
Favortie Quote: "On the other hand, you have different fingers." Steven Wright
Five Words That Describe You: lazy.


Sam Buchbauer
Hometown: Andover, New Jersey
Floor: Haven 6
Area of study: Geography/Anthropology
Favorite Food: Pecan Pie
Favorite Quote: "Be the Change you wish to see in the world" Gandhi
Five words: casual, down-to-earth, subtle, friendly, and self-aware


Dayana Gil
Hometown: Elizabeth, NJ
Floor: Haven 7
Area of Study: Math/Math Edu
Favorite Food: Spanish food
Favortie Quote: "love the life you live, live the life you love" - Bob Marley
Five Words That Describe You: friendly, caring, strong-willed, hard-working, confident


Larry SiervertHometown: Orchard Park, NY
Floor: Haven 8
Area of Study: Supply Chain Management and Finance
Favorite Food: Clif Bar
Favortie Quote: “When you spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live.” Lin Yutang
Five Words That Describe You: Passionate. Capable. Ambitious. Corky. Caring.


Zachary Balmuth-Loris
Hometown: Concord, Massachusetts
Floor: Haven 9
Area of Study: BioMedical Engineering
Favorite food: String Cheese
Favorite Quote:
Adult Simba: Ow! Jeez, what was that for?
Rafiki: It doesn't matter. It's in the past.
[laughs]
Adult Simba: Yeah, but it still hurts.
Rafiki: Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or... learn from it.
-Lion King
Five words that describe me: Happy, Bashful, Grumpy, Sleepy, Sneezy





Elyssa Yuen
Hometown: Hong Kong
Floor: Haven 11
Area of Study:In my room or the library.
Favorite Food:Thanksgiving food!
Favoritee Quote:"Be the change you want to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi
Five Words That Describe You: dependable, dedicated, outgoing, independent, honest


Walnut Hall

Clairanne Pesce
Hometown: Elbridge, NY
Floor: Walnut 2
Area of Study: Interior Design
Favorite Food: Ice cream
Favorite Quote: There are way too many mediocre things in life and love shouldn't be on of them, anything less extraordinary isn't worth it.
Five words that describe me: dedicated, friendly, intuitive, creative, and strong willed


Casey Harrington
Hometown: Dallas, Pennsylvania
Floors: Walnut 3 and 4!
Area of Study: Accounting CPA
Favorite Food: fruit!
Favorite Quote: Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe, dreaming more than others think is practical, and expecting more than others think is possible.
Five Words That Describe You: independent, organized, resourceful, versatile and fun



Washington Arms

Timothy Canale
Hometown: Rutland MA
Floors: Washington Arms 2 & 3
Area of Study: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite Food: Cheese Burger & fries
Favortie Quote: “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”
Five Words That Describe You: Quiet, Energetic, Sarcastic, Honest, Fun


Maggie FolaronHometown: South Wales, NY
Floors: Washington Arms Floors 4 & 5
Area of Study: Nutrition SCIENCE :) Pre-Med
Favorite Food: I love all food equally-haha
Favorite Quote: "The sea's only gifts are harsh blows, and occasionally the chance to feel strong. Now I don't know much about the sea, but I do know that that's the way it is here. And I also know how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong but to feel strong. To
measure yourself at least once."
Five Words that Describe You: INTJ, driven, thoughtful, analytical, fun

Meet Bill and Courtney

Here's a bit of information on the RD and ARD of H2W:


Bill Walsh
Hometown: Cinnaminson, NJ
Areas of Study: Student Affairs and Public Relations (informally I like to study a lot of other stuff)
Favorite Food: Coffee of great quality
Favorite Quote: The greatest things in life are shared.
Five Words That Describe You: Logical, utilitarian, driven, patient and spiritual
Email: wmwalsh@syr.edu



Courtney E. Brewster
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Area of Study: Education
Favorite Food: Cake
Favorite Quote: Quotes escape me...
Five Words That Describe You: The most awesome person ever!
Email: cebrewst@syr.edu

Welcome to Haven, Walnut, and Washington Arms!

Greetings Future Member of the Haven, Walnut, and Washington Arms Community!

I'm sure you are as excited as we are to get the year started, as we have a lot in store for the upcoming year.

Stay tuned for more posts as this blog will be the central source of information for all things that pertain to your living experience in Haven, Walnut, and Washington Arms.