THE
CALHOUN TIMES
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
SEPTEMBER 2014
GREETINGS
WELCOM BACK! We’re excited that you have chosen to live at Calhoun Lofts, and would like to extend to you greetings on behalf of the entire Student Housing & Residential Life Team. This newsletter is to provide you with helpful information about the building, things taking place on campus, and useful resources. We hope you find it of value and we are looking forward to a great year. Again, welcome!
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
ABC News Anchor Byron Pitts to Speak at UH Cullen Performance Hall at 2 p.m., Monday, September 15
GAME DAY
UH vs UNLV SEPT. 20, 2014 • TDECU STADIUM • 7:00PM C.T.
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PROVOST SUMMER READ SERIES Sept. 15th at 2PM—Public Lecture by Byron Pitts and Q&A @ Cullen Performance Hall Sept. 15th at 3:30PM—Book Signing by author Byron Pitts in Cullen Performance Hall Lobby
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PAWTY FUN.FOOD.FOOTBALL COUGAR PLACE FRONTLAWN SATURDAY SEPT 20TH AT 4PM
UPCOMING EVENTS
This weekend offers a variety of events. ALL families must register online to attend by October 6!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
PRESIDENT’S FALL ADDRESS Wednesday October 1, 2014 Moores Opera House at 10am
COMING... NOV 1-8, 2014
FIRE ALARMS It is MANDATORY that you ALWAYS evacuate the
building!!! If you need special assistance, exiting the building contact your RLC.
FIRE SAFETY HAZARDS PROHIBITED ITEMS The following items are prohibited by the fire code or University. Extension cords
Multi-plug adapters
Candles
Space Heaters
Additional unauthorized items and behaviors:
Items on or blocking breaker panels Christmas lights
Incense
Hookahs
Covering smoke detectors
Hot plates
Smoking anything, anywhere inside the building
ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVES The following items are allowed by the fire code and University. Power strip with surge protection
Multi-plug adapters with surge protection
Wickless candles (Scentsy™ warmers/
Heating pads/ Electric blankets
non-plugin)
Residents found in violation of the fire code are subject to be fined and/or face disciplinary action.
LOFTS’ STAFF Jamica Johnson (RLC)
Shannon Moore (CSR)
Jonathan Ademiluyi
Jessica Ibe
Jade Bennett
Navya Medi
Niraj Bhavsar
Hoang Nguyen
Lashonda Cason
Rebecca Nicholas
Michael Chiu
Jayme Schlimper
Giang Dang
Kathleen Taylor
Dylan Dupont
Cody Taylor
Rami Ghanayem
Robert Wallace
CAMPUS RESOURCES Calhoun Front Desk (832) 842-4667 Housing Office (713) 743-6000 Residential Life Office (832) 842-5648 Residence Halls Association (713) 743-6069 Maintenance Office (713) 743-6090 Bookstore (713) 748-0923 Cougar Byte Computer Store (UC) (713) 748-7201
EVENTLine (713) 743-9999 Health Center Clinic (713) 743-5151 Information Technology (IT) Help (713) 743-1411 Learning Support Services (CV) (713) 743-5411 Library (713) 743-1050 Optometry Clinic (Eye Exams) (713) 743-2020 Parking & Transportation Services (713) 743-1097
Cougar Card Office (Welcome Center) (713) 743-2273
Police (Emergency) 713-743-3333
Cougar Patrol Escort Service (713) 743-0600
Crime Prevention (713) 743-0610
Dean of Students Office (713) 743-5470
Escort Services (713) 743-3333
Recreation and Wellness Center (713) 743-7529
Lost and Found (713) 743-0620 Rape Crisis Center (713) 528-RAPE
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Recreation and Wellness Center (713) 743-7529