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OCTOBER 17, 2022

Resident Handbook

Week Nine

HRL IS HIRING

RESIDENT ASSISTANTS

We are hiring resident assistants for spring 2023.

Resident assistants (RAs) are student staff who live in housing facilities and have primary responsibility of working directly with students in housing. RAs help facilitate the social, educational, intellectual, and cultural opportunities and activities for residents, and provide assistance and support for personal, facility and other issues to residents living on campus.

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FRONT DESK ASSISTANTS

We are hiring student desk assistants for spring 2023.

A desk assistant (DA) duties include sorting mail, logging packages, and handling lockouts. In addition, the student desk assistant will answer inquiries from students, parents, and staff via phone and in person. Also, the desk assistant will assist with other clerical duties as assigned.

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HOME SWEET HOME TOUR 2022

Vote for your favorite room! Voting will be October 17-22 with winner announced on October 24.

Entries will be shared on our Instagram account. Post with the most likes will win!

Winner will enjoy bragging rights and social media fame! HRL may also choose to use photos and videos in future marketing.

Latinx Heritage Month Speaker

Wednesday, October 19

6-8 p.m.

Carter Hall

USI Multicultural Center and the Activities Programming Board will present “Embracing Our Identity, Culture & History” by Carlos Andrés Gómez. This event will honor Latinx Heritage Month and is open to the public at no charge.

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Midnight Madness

Thursday, October 20

9 p.m.

Screaming Eagles Arena

Midnight Madness will begin at 9 p.m. with an introduction from Jon Mark Hall, Director of Athletics. The evening will then feature USI Women's and Men's Basketball team introductions, performances from the USI Cheer and Dance teams, giveaways, and a variety of student and fan competitions. Free refreshments will also be available at concession stands in the Arena.

UPCOMING EVENTS ON CAMPUS

HIV TESTING

Free and confidential

Monday,

October 17

12-3 p.m.

UC 2217

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FLOWERS ON

THE LAKE

Domestic Violence

Awareness Ceremony

Tuesday,

October 18

4:30 p.m.

outside Liberal Arts

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PRIDEFEST

Celebrate LGBTQ+

History Month

Friday,

October 21

12-4p.m.

on the Quad

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FALL CELEBRATION

Food, games, face painting

Saturday,

October 22

1-3 p.m.

on the Quad

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OCTOBER PERKS

Mayse Farm Market

The Olde Courthouse Catacombs & House of Lecter

Pick up your vouchers at the RFWC front desk with valid student ID.

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PRIORITY

REGISTRATION

For spring and

summer 2023

October 24-28

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FACILITIES INFORMATION

CHANGING FROM AC TO HEAT

In O’Daniel North, O’Daniel South, and McDonald West, it is normal for the heat element to burn off any dust that has settled on it during the summer.

You could notice some smoke coming out of the unit, and it may even set off the smoke detector on the ceiling. DO NOT pull the smoke detector from the ceiling. The smoke should only last for about 15 minutes. If sparks or smoke continues to be expelled from the unit for a long period of time, or if you have a concern, turn the unit off and contact Fix My Home.

Another method is to do a burn-off once a week, allowing the heat element to run for five minutes. You then should experience no problems when you turn it on for normal usage in the fall or winter.

McDonald East

You need to switch the thermostat to heat in order for the furnace to generate warm air. It may smell when you first turn it on due to burning off dust that has settled over the summer. The smell should go away after a few minutes. Open up windows if necessary.

ROOM TEMPERATURE IN RESIDENCE HALLS

The halls use a chill water system to supply cooling to the entire building and it is turned off during the winter months. Air handlers supply a limited amount of 55°F air to rooms but may not fully cool them. Please open a window if it gets too warm. If the suite is too cold, residents should submit a work order to have it checked.

FLU VACCINATION CLINICS

The University Health Center will hold a series of flu vaccination clinics on campus beginning Wednesday, October 5 for USI students and employees.

Flu shots will be offered at the following times and locations, without an appointment necessary:

Wednesday, October 26: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., across from the University Health Center
Wednesday, November 2: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Orr Center drive-through and in Orr Center lobby.

Flu shots are free for students with the Office Visit Plan. Students without the Office Visit Plan can bill the flu shot cost through insurance or pay $25.

For more information, contact the UHC at 812-465-1250.

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