SEPTEMBER 2014
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1
#WEAREBUSCH
NEWSLETTER
AD KARIMA WITH OUR SCARLET KNIGHT
MEET YOUR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR KARIMA!
TIPS TO BE A SUCCESSFUL RESIDENT: 1. Get to know the residents on your floor and in your building. 2. Get involved in Leadership activities! 3. Study at least 2 hrs per credit hour. 4. Stay connected to friends and family. 5. Make the BEST decisions about your actions and the people you hang out with. 6. Visit the career center and make sure you continuously update your resume. 7. Visit your academic counselor. 8. Build a GREAT relationship with your RA/AA/GAA. 9. Attend campus events. 10. Wear RED every Friday!
Welcome to Rutgers University! My name is Karima Woodyard and I am the Assistant Director of Residence Life here on the Busch Campus. I have been a Scarlet Knight for about 2 years and it has been my absolute pleasure to serve Busch Campus! It is my job as your Assistant Director to create an environment that feels like “home” to you. It is my responsibility to create a supportive, healthy, and inclusive learning environment where you will have the support and resources necessary to thrive and achieve your academic goals. Congratulations on being a Busch resident! My vision is that you will all be open to new experiences and new friends and new ideas and that your year in this community will be one of the best experiences of your lives. This year’s theme is All-Stars! Our Resident Assistant Tiffany said it the best, “Teamwork is a very import aspect of group dynamics. Teamwork consists of individuals working as a team, to achieve an overall goal. This is what Busch Campus represents and what we want our students to focus on this academic year. We not only want to work as a team, but we want everyone to feel a part of the team. No matter whom they are or what they look like, they should feel like they are a part of the whole. It’s up to us, the Busch Campus community members, to make students feel like ALL-STAR members who are part of the whole”. Are you ready to be a Busch Campus All-Star? I sure hope so! See you around campus! Karima “Awesome” Woodyard
BUSCH RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICE 581 TAYLOR ROAD PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854 (848)-445-2561
BUSCH SERVICE
OFFICE
LOCKED OUT? RESIDENCE LIFE PROVIDES AN EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR ROOM LOCKOUTS 24/7/365. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET HELP. IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT BETWEEN 8:30AM - 5PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY YOU SHOULD: 1. Look for your roommate! Often times, your roommate is the quickest way back into your room. 2. Check to see if your RA/AA is in their room. RA/AA's have access to master keys in the building to let you back into your room; however, they are students too. They are not expected to be in their rooms 24 hours a day. 3. Can't find your roommate? Can't find your RA/AA? Come to the Student Service Office for your campus and they will issue you a spare key that must be returned. IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT BETWEEN 5PM - 8PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY YOU SHOULD: 1. Look for your roommate! 2. Call the Campus Duty number for your campus. There is a specific number to call for lockouts during the 3 hour period when the Student Service Office closes and regular RA duty begins at 8pm. IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT DURING ALL OTHER TIMES, INCLUDING WEEKENDS, YOU SHOULD: 1. Look for your roommate! 2. Call the RA/AA on duty for your building. The Duty phone number and schedule are always posted outside in your community/floor and throughout the building.
FACILITY ISSUES? CALL: 848-445-0044 OR VISIT: HTTPS://HSGAPPS2.HARS.RUTGERS.EDU/ MAINTENANCE/SC/LOGIN.PHP
ABOUT OUR OFFICE LOCATION: 581 Taylor Road - Piscataway, NJ 08854 PHONE NUMBER: 848-445-2561 OUR JOB: To support our residents and their
families! Please don’t hesitate to ask questions!
OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM SERVICES WE PROVIDE: Lockouts/Lost Keys Lost/New/Update Rutgers RU Connection ID Cards ($20 fee for lost card replacement) Support with resident concerns (resources) 24/7 Professional Staff Emergency Support Programming Opportunities on Campus Student Leadership Support (RHA/NRHH) And many more!
UPCOMING
EVENTS
SCARLET DAY OF SERVICE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH AT 10:30AM
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ BUSCHCARESOFFICIAL HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/RESKNIGHTS
3RD ANNUAL BUSCH BLOCK PARTY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH 7PM-10PM
GET INVOLVED
ON CAMPUS JOIN RHA TODAY! Do you want to get involved? Do you want to gain leadership experience? Advocate for your students? Put on intentional programs? Hall Governments are the most significant aspect of RHA. They are the foundation that the organization stands on and have the closest connection to you, the resident. The goal of your Hall Government is to coordinate programs and advocate for you and your fellow residents to foster community and ensure a great living experience in your residence hall. If you are interested in running, fill out the form below. (Deadline is tomorrow) HTTPS://DOCS.GOOGLE.COM/FORMS/D/15BEO-TDCSPVL4EMC0K6GJ48EYMC0ZRN22O1A4QNP42Q/VIEWFORM Best of luck!
MEET THE BUSCH CAMPUS
PROFESSIONAL STAFF ERIC ZALES DAVIDSON RLC
JACKIE CETERA BAMM RLC
PAOLA DOMINGUEZ GRAD AND FAMILY PROGRAMMER
AVERY ARRINGTON SILVERS, MARVIN & BUELL RLE
KEYWUAN CAULK SUITES RLE
MICHELE LAM B.E.S.T. RLC
MUKUL ARCHARYA NICH, RICH & JOHN RLE