A Publication of the Office of Residence Life for Barringer, Orlowitz, & Martin Residents
May 2016
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM DHRL!
2015!
IN THIS ISSUE: Moving Out?!?……………………………………………………………1 Bored?!? Upcoming Events………………………………………..2 Fire Safety Reminder………………………………………………….2 May is………………………………………………………………………..2 Guest Registration Reminder……………………………………..3 What is the real meaning behind Cinco de Mayo (RA Article)……………………………………………………………………….3 Moving Out?!? Some other items to consider……………3 May Holidays (RA Article)……………………………………….…4 Residence Life Staff 2016-2017…………………………………4 Signing off for now……………………………………………………4 Edited by: Ken Lastowka, Assistant Director of Residence Life
Bored?!? Upcoming Events! Find out what’s going on around the city and region here!
On-Campus Events: 5/6: Free Rita’s Water Ice, 12:30pm in the Martin Lobby 5/9: “Jack of Red Hearts” movie screening, 4:00pm in JAH 207 5/16: BYO Wine and Cheese, 6:30pm on the Barringer Rooftop Deck (21+ event, have valid ID) Off-Campus / City Events: ALL MONTH: Chinese Lantern Festival, Franklin Square, 10am – 5pm daily 5/1 – 5/7: Philly Tech Week 5/3: Philadelphia Wine and Food Festival, 6:00pm at Lincoln Financial Field. 5/5: Jefferson Night at the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (PCMS), 8:00pm at the Perelman Theater in the Kimmel Center 5/5: El Rey’s Cinco de Mayo Street Festival, 2:00pm to 10:00pm on Ranstead Street (between 20th and 21st). First time festival! 5/6: Spruce Street Harbor Park Opens! 5/7: South Street Spring Festival, Event runs from 11:00am to 8:00pm. (South Street between Front Street and 8th Streets) 5/12: Night Market: Roxborough, 6:00pm to 10:00pm (Ridge Ave to Green Lane) 5/13 – 5/14: Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta, Fairmont Park (more than 125 different colleges/universities compete! Largest regatta in the nation!) 5/13 – 5/15: PA Guild Fine Craft Fair at Rittenhouse Square, 11:00am to 7:00pm. Over 150 vendors with their crafts and art! 5/14: Plazapalooza in Graduate Hospital, 1:00pm to 7:00pm (23rd and South Street, Greys Ferry Triangle) 5/21: Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival, event runs from 12:00pm to 5:00pm (Walnut Street between Broad and 19th Streets) 5/21: Kensignton Kinetic Sculpture Derby and Arts Festival, 12:00pm (Trenton and Norris Streets) 5/21 – 5/22: 9th Street Italian Market Festival, event runs from 11:00am to 6:00pm (South 9th Street) 5/27: Blue Cross Riverrink Summerfest opens! 5/28 – 5/30: NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships, Lincoln Financial Field
May is… Spring has taken its hold! What else does May have in store for us? Check out the items below! Mental Health Awareness Month Celiac Awareness Month Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month Brain Tumor Awareness Month Skin Cancer Awareness Month Healthy Vision Month Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Stroke Awareness Month Military Appreciation Month National Bike Month Mediterranean Diet Month Arthritis Awareness Month Photo Month Barbeque Month
May 1: International Tuba Day May 2: Baby Day May 3: Paranormal Day May 3: World Asthma Day May 4: Star Wars Day May 4: Firefighter’s Day May 5: National Teacher Day May 6: No Diet Day May 6: Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 8: Mother’s Day May 8: No Socks Day May 8: Fair Trade Day May 10: World Lupus Day May 11: Twilight Zone Day May 11: Donate a Day’s Wages to Charity Day May 12: International Nurses Day May 13: Leprechaun Day May 14: Chicken Dance Day May 17: World Hypertension Day May 18: Museum Day May 18: Visit Your Relatives Day May 20: Endangered Species Day May 20: Bike to Work Day May 20: Pick Strawberries Day May 21: Armed Forces Day May 22: Harvey Milk Day May 23: Turtle Day May 24: Brothers Day May 25: Senior Health & Fitness Day May 27: Sunscreen Day May 28: Amnesty International Day May 29: Learn about Composting Day May 30: Memorial Day May 31: Save your Hearing Day
Guest Registration Reminder! Do you live in the apartments and expecting a guest? Should your guest be registered with DHRL? If you are not sure, let’s review what you need to remember… - Is your guest staying three (3) consecutive nights or more? o YES? You should register them with DHRL. -
Will you be present and able to escort your guest in and out of the building while they are here? o NO? You should register your guest so the front desk knows that your guest is cleared by you to go up to your apartment when you are not present.
To register your guest, go to DHRL’s main website or DHRL’s Black Board community page. Click on the side link, “Guest Registration” and complete the online form.
What is the real meaning behind Cinco de Mayo? RA Article by: Carrie Wise, Martin 8th Floor RA While commonly mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day, May 5th recognizes the Mexican Army’s huge victory over the French Army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Today, the United States recognizes Cinco de Mayo as a celebration of Mexican history, culture and heritage. From tasty dishes and drinks, to festive mariachi music and colorful décor, there are many activities to engage in. Check out the local restaurants, museums and events celebrating this festive holiday throughout the first week of May! Chipotle Guacamole (Via chipotle.com) Ingredients: 2 ripe Hass avocados 2 tsp lime juice 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped) ¼ c red onion (finely chopped) ½ jalapeño, including seeds (finely chopped) ¼ tsp kosher salt
Directions: • Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit • Scoop out the avocado and place in a bowl • Toss to coat with lime juice • Add salt and combine ingredients until a smooth consistency is reached • Fold in remaining ingredients • Taste, and adjust seasoning if needed Reference: http://www.mexica.net/literat/cinco.php
Moving Out?!? Some other items to consider… FINAL ELECTRIC BILL: (Barringer & Orlowitz only) Property Management will notify Energy Management Systems of your termination date. Final electricity charges will be billed directly to Philadelphia Management. Those charges will be added to your ledger and will be deducted from your security deposit. STORAGE LOCKERS: Barringer and Orlowitz residents: Remember to empty your storage locker and leave it unlocked. All items must be removed from storage upon termination. Items found in storage after a resident’s departure will be considered abandoned and discarded. Thomas Jefferson University and the Department of Housing and Residence Life are not responsible for items, lost stolen, damaged or discarded. GENERAL INFORMATION: Please do not attempt to patch any holes or to remove any picture or mirrors that are fastened to the walls by adhesives. If you live in Martin you can notify the property management staff (via the front desk) to arrange item removal so that damages can be minimized. If you live in Barringer or Orlowitz, Philadelphia Management Company will remove extraneous nails and adhesives after your move. When moving items out the building back door of the Orlowitz building, notify the desk clerk to open the door for you (and, in turn, turn off the alarm.) NEVER LEAVE THE BACK DOOR UNATTENDED. The protection of yourself and other tenants is dependent on each person’s responsibility in this area. Immediately notify the front desk when you are finished using the back door in order to have the alarm door re-activated. Elevators and hand trucks cannot be reserved. They are, however, available on a first come, first served basis when you leave an ID with your front desk clerk. Do not pass a cart to another tenant- the last person to sign out a cart is held responsible for its return. Tenants are urged to return and secure carts to the designated cart storage locations in each building’s lobby. LOADING ZONE: There is limited loading zone space behind all three Residence Halls. Please only park there when you are fully ready to move your belongings out and not while you are still packing or cleaning. Remember to get a parking pass for the loading zone. Each parking pass is good for only one (1) hour. Make sure to get the pass renewed if you need more time!
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RA Article by: Alexander Adams, Martin 5 Floor RA Two of the most important May holidays are Mother’s Day on Sunday May 8 and Memorial Day on Monday May 30. For many, these are holidays of reflection with family and friends, at a beautiful time in the year where warm weather and flowers are arriving and plans are being made for the forthcoming summer. In line with the reflective theme, please enjoy these poems, the first about spring time, entitled “[in Just-]” by E.E. Cummings; the second an author’s tribute to her mother, entitled “Sonnets are full of love” by Christina Rossetti; and the third about the sacrifice of soldiers, entitled “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae. “[in Just-]” in Justspring when the world is mudluscious the little lame balloonman whistles far and wee and eddieandbill come running from marbles and piracies and it's spring when the world is puddlewonderful the queer old balloonman whistles far and wee and bettyandisbel come dancing from hop-scotch and jump-rope and it's spring and the
“Sonnets are full of love” Sonnets are full of love, and this my tome Has many sonnets: so here now shall be One sonnet more, a love sonnet, from me To her whose heart is my heart's quiet home, To my first Love, my Mother, on whose knee I learnt love-lore that is not troublesome; Whose service is my special dignity, And she my loadstar while I go and come And so because you love me, and because I love you, Mother, I have woven a wreath Of rhymes wherewith to crown your honored name: In you not fourscore years can dim the flame Of love, whose blessed glow transcends the laws Of time and change and mortal life and death. By Christina Rossetti
“In Flanders Fields”
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In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.
balloonman whistles far and wee
We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.
By E.E. Cummings
Take up your quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. By John McCrae
Residence Life Staff 2016-2017 The 2016-2017 Residence Life staff is… Martin Residence: 235: Aaron Flanders 335: Khalid Srour 435: Jillian Olmstead 535: Kyle Smith 635: Clara Slight 735: Kathleen Seip 835: Jamie Rombach Orlowitz Residence: 204: Jordyn Tumas 607: Sara Munie 1512: Emily Ott Barringer Residence: 416: Patrick Pauls 905: Andrea Okoro The new RA’s will start over the next few months as we begin to transition to the new academic year. A HUGE THANK YOU to our graduating RA’s: Carrie Wise, Gabrielle Collinsworth, Megan Smith, Martin Harari, Stephanie Nagy and Victoria Dean. DHRL would also like to thank Alexander Adams and Jeremiah Warner, who will not be returning to the position next year due to academic placements. YOU ALL WILL BE MISSED!!!
Signing off for now… This is the last edition of the 2015-2016 Residential Review. On behalf of the Department of Housing and Residence Life, we congratulate all of the students graduating and moving on from Thomas Jefferson University. We wish you the best of luck in the future! For those of you not graduating, we wish you all a fun, safe and relaxing summer (whether you are remaining on-campus, traveling for the summer or moving offcampus). THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR ON CAMPUS AND BEST WISHES!!!