September 2016 Staff Newsletter

September September 2016 2016 Staff Staff Newsletter Newsletter

Hello everybody, New and returning students moved-in to our residence halls on a high note this August. I'm happy to report that we received zero complaints from families as their loved ones moved into their new homes. Their rooms were clean and ready. I learned that energetic volunteers, incredibly helpful staff and ice cold snow cones are the foundation for a successful check-in.

Thank you for your help and patience during my first big move-in.

EXCELLENT NEWS President Staben complemented the smooth check-in, professional staff kindness and the cleanliness of the Willey tour room and suite.

Leadershop 2016 Approximately 60 leaders from the four Community Councils within participated in the Residence Hall Association’s annual leadership training. These student leaders were taught financial policy, fiscal responsibility and parliamentary procedure. Training also included event planning and marketing ideas for hall programs.

Also, welcome to RENEE and her fish Sargent Peppers.

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Shout outs

Three homes were painted in the local

In an area that requires constant flexibility, Tallah Revord was instrumental in the successful turn of around 70 units this summer. Tallah did a great job providing direction in an often chaotic environment. She is truly a great reflection of this department. Thanks Tallah! Maintenance also continues to better the lives of students who live with us.

PAINT THE PALOUSE

community and this event had over 300 student volunteers! Let's give a special thanks to Matthew Yaezenko’s painting team for helping with a lot of prep and clean­up work on each of the homes! The proud homeowners were

Congratulations to Daniel and the conference staff. gracious and were incredibly grateful.

Their high level of customer service received what's this fella excellent feedback and ODP Youth Basketball doing with his shirt?

Camp loved their experience in the residence halls and they truly hope to return each summer.

* Strange But True * Callers, parents and students ask Cassandra and Charity the oddest of questions. Here are the September Newsletter questions and the respectful answers given. I'm not kidding.

Dining Question: How many doors are there in residence halls (for door promotional door hangers)? Answer: 864 Student Question #1: Does my pet chameleon qualify as a goldfish?

Answer: Nope.

Student Question #2: Why? He lives in a water tank. Answer: Reptiles, including chameleons, live outside of water and do not qualify as fish.

Neil, his Argyle sock collection, and the Housing staff

WELCOME Christa H. & Dawn B.

Envision Idaho - September 24 and October 7, 2016 Prospective students and their families have been welcomed to our campus for two Envision Idaho events. They will be meeting academic mentors, getting to know our campus and touring Willey, Tower 1st floor and Syringa 2nd floor.

We hope that all students who choose our University choose to live in our residence halls. Thanks to volunteer room tour guides Keegan, Jackie, Haleigh, David, Jordan, Kelly, Zach and Jenna. I'll be wearing my best VandalGear Friday, October 7th as over 350 students are registered to attend. Go Vandals!

Student Success Program Grand Re-Opening Celebration Over 200 students, professional staff, faculty, and other campus partners attended the Grand Re­Opening. This event showcased our exciting renovated space and provided the Academic Peer Mentors the opportunity to speak about the services that Housing & Residence Life offers to University of Idaho students.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sept. 22: Communicating for

Success: Nicole Yu,

Academic Peer Mentor

Sept. 29: Don’t Trip Over

Deadlines: Katie Lester,

Thank you Anastasia!

Academic Peer Mentor