March... A Busy & Exciting Month!

March is going to be a busy but fun month! Many

great things are going on and it is not just Spring

Break! There will be many fun programs,

extracurricular activities, job opportunities, leadership

experiences, and many many more activities to keep

you busy. Be sure to get involved and make the best

of your spring semester because it is quickly coming to

an end.

What Does a Resident Advisor

Really Do? Should I be an RA?

Housing and Residence Life and First Year Residence

Halls will be interviewing candidates in April for Fall

2011 Resident Advisor positions. To find out if this is

a job for you, attend one of the three meet and greets

and have the opportunity to talk with current RA’s and

professional staff about the position. Meet and Greets

will be on:

Sunday, March 6th

@ 7pm in FY South Lobby

Monday, March 7th

@ 1pm Harless Media Room

Tuesday, March 8th

@ 9pm TTW Glass Lounge

Use this opportunity to explore the position. There

are many great benefits to being and RA and the skills

learned can be applied to any career after college.

Applications are due by March 17th

at 4pm.

Applications can be found online at:

http://www.marshall.edu/housing/employment.asp#tab

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Sign up for Housing

Have you signed up for housing for Fall 2011? If not

spaces are still available. Please stop by the

Department of Housing and Residence Life to fill out

your application today or go online to our website.

Living in the halls will enhance your college

experience to the fullest. Good Luck on the rest of

your semester.

FREE MOVIE night has been such a success that we are bringing you another one in March.

Save the Date: Saturday, March 12th Movie titles will be released Tuesday, March 8th

Come be a part of the Residence Life Team at

Marshall University! Great opportunities and

experiences await you.

1 John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755 www.marshall.edu/housing E: housing @marshall.edu P: 304.696.2570 F: 304.696.6161

March 2011

March 2011

Spring Break Housing

As I am sure you are aware, Spring Break is quickly

approaching. If you have already made travel plans

for spring break we hope you have a wonderful trip.

If you do not have anywhere to go, no worries you

can stay on campus.

RESIDENCE HALLS CLOSE:

Saturday, March 19th

@ noon

RESIDENCE HALLS REOPEN

Sunday, March 27th

@ noon

If you need to stay longer or come back early you

must fill out a break housing application. There is no

charge to stay over spring break. Students needing

housing will be placed in TTE or TTW . If you

know someone in one of these buildings you can

apply to stay in their room but must get permission

from them.

Applications can be found at your front desk, in the

Department of Housing and Residence Life or

online at

http://www.marshall.edu/housing/documents/forms/S

pring11breakhousing.pdf

Applications are due to Housing and Residence Life

by Monday, March 14th.

If you have any questions regarding break housing

please contact Tracey Eggleston at 304-696-6004 or

email eggleston3@marshall.edu

Best Room on Campus Thank you to everyone who participated in Best

Room on Campus last month. Signature Events had

many great rooms to look at and tough decisions to

make. Stay tuned next month for pictures of the

winning rooms. Prizes will be given out in the

coming week.

Save the Date:

• Wednesday, April 6th – Assessment Day

Friday, April 8th – Green & White Glow Party

Sunday, April 17th – Mandatory Closing Floor

Meeting

• Thursday, April 28th – End of the Year Picnic

• Friday, April 29th – 24 hour quiet hours begins

Saturday, May 7th – Halls close for summer

Spring

Break!

Go Green!

Buskirk Beat

Spring Break is

March 21-25.

Have fun during spring break, and be safe!

-If you have any ques-tions or concerns about break housing, contact your RA or Housing and Residence Life.

Phone: 304-696-6765

Buskirk, as a building wants to make an extra effort to ‘go green’. Recy-cling bins are located in the lobby however; we would like to come up with new and creative ideas to be environmen-tally conscious. If you are passionate about our en-vironment and you ideas to share, feel free to con-tact Betsy, the RD, or any of the RA’s. We look forward to hearing from you!

March

Upcoming Programs

Scratch That: Get

To Know Me

3/3

Mold Your Future 3/7

Taboo with 3/8

So You Think You

Got What It

3/10

So You Wanna Be

An RA?

3/14

Flippin’ Flops 3/15

Networking Night 3/29

RHA

RHA plans to make green choco-

late candies for St. Patrick’s Day

in an effort to sell them and raise

money for RHA funds.

Be sure to look for this during the

month of March!

If you would like to be a part of

this event, or of RHA, you can

come to the meetings (held on

Sunday nights at 9:15pm) or con-

tact the President, Amber Gilbert

at gilbert46@marshall.edu

FREE MOVIE NIGHT: MARCH 12TH!

Get Out & Take Advantage! Movie

Titles will be released in March

Residents from the 2nd floor enjoy working together

to decorate their hallway for Valentine’s Day

The Stall Street Journal March 2011 Issue

Wacky Holidays

in March!

• March 2

nd – Dr. Seuss

Day!

• March 4th

– Do

Something Day!

• March 14th

- Potato

Chip Day!

• March 20th

– Corn

Dog Day!

• March 30th

– Pencil

Day!

Utilizing the New Media Room

On January 25, 2011 the Department of Housing and Residence Life opened a media room located in Harless Dining Hall. The room is equipped with a 60” television and two gaming systems, an Xbox 360 and a Nintendo Wii. In addition to the phone technology, the room contains couches, tables, and chairs. Though

the number of video games are limited, the department is hoping to get more games in the near future. In the Marshall Parthenon, Tracey Eggleston described what the room was created for. „“We (the Department of Housing and Residence Life) want this to be a space that is fun and where students can relax and have that place that's kind of like home.”‟ In order to use the room, residents will need to go to the main lobby of Wellman Hall and check out a key. The room may also be reserved by also going to Wellman Hall Monday-Friday between 8am and 4pm.

Up and Coming Events

March 8 – “True Life: I‟m an

R.A.” at 9p with Adam Bailey

March 10 – “21” at 8:30p with Leah Treadway

March 10 – “Dress to Kill” at 9p with Yosuke Hioki

March 15 – “30 Second Commercial… featuring YOU!!!” at 9p with Kacie Sutton

March 16 – “Bowling Night” at 8p with Matt Lawless

March 22 – “Glee on the Big TV” at 7:30p with Megan Samples (Left to right: Kristine Culicerto

and Lizzy Lemons)

March 2011

The Stall Street Journal

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month?

We‟ve heard it over and over that America is getting more obese

with each passing year. Since 1973, the

American Dietetic Association (ADA) has been making

attempts to encourage Americans to create a healthier

lifestyle by eating healthy and engaging in physical activities.

Over the years, a different theme is

employed to promote better eating habits. This year‟s theme is

“Eat Right with Color”.

How can you make your plate colorful

and creative?

Do Spring Break Your Way!

Money ruining low? Not interested in the party

scene for spring break? There are more options than partying or staying

at home for spring break. Here‟s a list of

alternative spring break trips that involve

volunteering.

United Way Alternative Spring Break 2011

http://liveunited.org/take-action/alternative-spring-break

Breakaway Alternative Spring Break

http://alternativebreaks.org/chapterprogram.asp

Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break

http://www.habitat.org

If these don‟t work for you, try going online and looking for a Spring Break trip that suites your interests!!!

Spring Break Edition

The second floor guys in Haymaker received a surprise gift in time for a ping-pong tournament last month.

Thanks to the efforts of the Haymaker/Wellman RHA last semester, the aging and broken ping pong table in Haymaker was replaced with a brand new one.

Paid for by the Department of Housing and Residence Life, the table is available for use by all Haymaker residents and their guests. If you need paddles or ping-pong balls, you can check a set out at the front desk of Haymaker 24-7.

With the addition of the ping-pong table, this is the latest in a series of improvements made to campus residence halls in the last several months.

Some of these improvements include:

Holderby Hall had a kitchenette installed this past summer.

New furniture in the lobbies and lounges of non-commons buildings.

The opening of the media room

last month.

Art and photos placed on the walls in lounges and lobbies across campus.

If you have a suggestion or a request for an improvement to the residence halls, simply tell your RA/RD. While not every proposal is possible, the department is open to all ideas.

March 2011

New Ping Pong Table H A Y M A K E R / W E L L M A N S T A F F

Hay Man! Newsletter

Utility Use in the Halls

In late February, the Department of Housing and Residence Life released the totals usage for all utilities in each of the residence halls for July-December 2010.

The totals included the

total cost of electricity and water in each of the halls.

From July-December 2010, Haymaker used $21,208 in utilities while Wellman’s total was $24,689.

More utility use not only translates into higher room fees, but also in increased harm to the environment. So make sure to remember to turn off any unnecessary lights and electronics and to conserve water in the bathrooms.

Aaron Haymaker DC

Chris Haymaker 2

Kacy Haymaker 3

Marissa N Haymaker 4

Jigna (Pinky) Wellman DC

Emma Wellman 2

Marissa D Wellman 3

Isaiah Wellman 4

Cynthia Commons FIR

Blake Hay/Wel RD

The Department of Housing and Residence Life values your input! To help facilitate that, the first Resident Experience Improvement Meeting was held last month.

The goal of these meetings is to get input about what YOU would like to see in the halls. During the last meeting, the residents that attended selected among paint colors, chairs,

Resident Experience Meetings

fabrics, and overall designs for the new Twin Towers Cafeteria renovation project. They also had an opportunity to voice their opinions about the new media room, the food services, as well as a number of other things.

This is a great opportunity to let your voice be heard. The meetings are very informal and no time commitment is necessary on your part aside from

simply showing up. Refreshments will be served at all meetings.

The next Resident Experience Improvement Meeting will be March 10

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at 9:15pm in the Wellman first floor lounge.

In addition to resident idea, some of the topics that the department is looking for input on is the visitation policy, faculty-in-residence program, food services, and more.

There’s always great things going on in the halls and on campus, and March is no exception.

Within the halls, we have programs this month focusing on career development, creativity, building a network at Marshall, developing leadership skills, and self-improvement. Check for publicity for upcoming events and see your RA for more info!

Coming This Month

Spring athletics are cranking up this month, with baseball, softball, tennis, track, swim & dive, and golf getting into full swing. If you’re able, stop by and support herd athletics.

Housing and Residence Life held a free movie evening at the cinema last month and is going to do so again on March 12

th.

Movies and show times

will be coming soon.

Juniors and seniors looking for an internship or a job will want to stop by the spring career fair is March 2

nd. See a full list of

organizations attending on the MU Career Services website.

If you’re interested in being a Resident Advisor in the fall, applications for employment are available on the Housing and Residence Life website.

The residence halls will close for Spring Break promptly at Noon on Saturday, March 19

th. The

Other News

will reopen on Sunday, March 27

th at noon.

If you need housing over spring break, break housing applications are due to Housing main office by March 14. Instructions on how to arrange for housing over the break are on that form.

There is no charge to stay over the break.

If you’d like to submit an article or piece for the next newsletter, please e-mail your submission to beals3@marshall.edu by March 15

th.

Good luck on midterms!

“The next Resident Experience Improvement meeting will be March 10th, at 9:15pm in the Wellman first floor lounge.”

Hay Man! Newsletter

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The HOLDERBY Oberver

we are HOLDERBY!

Programs in March:

1st Floor- March 14: Minute to Win It

2nd Floor- March 29: Do Your Professors Love You?

3rd Floor- March 7: So You Want to be an RA?

5th Floor- March 15: A Guy’s Perspective

6th Floor- March 9: RootBEER Olympics

7th Floor- March 5: Casino Night

Spring Break is Almost Here!

No matter where you’re going or what you’re doing for break, don’t forget to properly check out of your room before you leave.

Unplug all electrical items except refrigerators and fish tanks

Empty your trash and throw away perishables Shut and lock your windows Close the blinds Turn lights off TELL THE FRONT DESK WHEN YOU LEAVE

Keep powering through! You can make it! We believe in you!

March is a busy month. Between mid-terms, Spring Break, advising and planning for the fall, there is not much time for life. It is important to make sure you are taking time for yourself. Finding ways to relax makes all the difference in a stressful day. Even just 5 minutes to yourself can help things feel more manageable. Take some time during the week to sit on campus and people watch. Grab a nice drink from Starbucks. Walk around Pullman; see a play; play pool or ping pong. Anything that helps relieve stress will be beneficial to your well being overall. And remember- Summer is right around the corner!

Hi Towers East! We have had such a fun time so

far this spring semester! There have been many programs

and events that we have had and more to look forward to!

This semester RHA has been doing a fantastic job coming

up with ideas to raise money for our wonderful building

and to entertain you all! Although spring break is this

month, your Resident Advisors have planned a full sched-

ule of programs for you to enjoy. Check them out!

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RA Recruitment for Fall 2011 is Here! Is it in you?

Spring Break Edition Spring Break is almost here! Please remember that all residence halls close at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, March 19th, 2011. All resi-dents must vacate their rooms by this time. Residence halls will reopen on Sunday, March 27th at 12:00 Noon. If you need to stay or return before the 27th, make sure you apply for break housing.

Resident Advisor recruitment for Fall 2011 is here. Do you think you have what it takes to make a great RA? Be sure to check out the flyers posted in the halls for specific dates and times. Don’t forget to attend one of the RA Meet and Greet events to find out more about the position. RA Meet and Greets will take place March 6th, 7th, and 8th. Twin Towers East is hosting an RA question and answer session on Wednesday, March 9th, at 9:15 pm to answer any final questions you may have before submitting your application. Best of luck to those who apply to be our next RAs!

Upcoming March Programs

March 2nd—Career Expo in the MSC

March 9th—RA Question and Answer Panel

March 14th—March Madness

March 16th—TTE Spring Break Party

March 30th—Finger Sandwiches and Faculty

March 30th—Dress to Impress

Residence Hall

Association

The Residence Hall

Association in Towers West

has been very involved in

the building, and put on

some successful programs

for students to participate in.

A noteworthy program was

the Harry Potter- thon to

catch up on the wizarding

world before the seventh

movie appeared in theaters.

This semester the

group has been working on

a murder mystery event,

which is sure to turn even

the brightest mind into a

skeptic. The event will take

place in the building and

will be open to any and all

who are willing to dress up

and have fun.

The association

welcomes any and all to

their meetings on Sunday

evenings at 8:30pm for input

and suggestions.

March Madness March is the mid-point

for the semester, which means

lots of events happening on

campus. Students and faculty

will be out in large numbers

this month, busy with service

projects and special events. The

Twin Towers West staff is

ready to enjoy a fun-filled

month of activities with

residents and faculty.

To begin the month

residents of the 9th floor will be

participating in Baskets for

Branches, by filling laundry

baskets with essentials for local

domestic violence shelters.

On the 3rd floor,

residents will be getting advice

on pumping up their resumes

for the upcoming Career Expo,

which residents of the 10th floor

will also be attending on

March 2nd from 10am-2pm in

the Memorial Student Center.

To further enhance

networking skills residents

can take part in a Housing

and Residence Life meet and

greet on March 16th @ 7pm in

the lobby of Towers West.

The sustainability

floor is continuing to make a

difference with “We are…

Going green” is happening

on March 30th at 8pm in the

lobby of Towers West. There

will also be “Earth Hour” on

the 15th at 8pm. All are

welcome to come and learn

about ways to be green.

Twin Towers West Times Marshall University March Edition, 1 Volume, 7

This photo is from the

successful program

“Stop Creepin” with

The Contact Rape Crisis

Center. It was open to

all floors who wanted

to attend.