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February 28, 2023

This Wednesday, let's pack the Ford Center, Screaming Eagles fans!

USI Men's Basketball with face off against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at 9 p.m. More info on the night's happenings here.

Week Eight

Before you leave for spring break, be sure to complete your housing contract for 2023-24 so you can participate in March room selection. Otherwise you may not get the room type you want if you have to wait for June room selection. Contract deadline to participate in room selection is March 16.

Also, if you are looking for a summer job, then consider applying to be an SSA with HRL. The application is open and link is below.

FACILITY WORK DURING SPRING BREAK

There will be facility projects during spring break. Some projects may have an impact on residents remaining on campus during the break.

Bayh

The living room PTAC unit in all apartments in Bayh will be replaced.

Newman

There will be drywall work on the second floor. This will not impact residents.

Contractors will continue work on the elevator if needed.

All Residence Halls

The smoke detectors for the HVAC system will be cleaned and/or replaced in the attics of the buildings.

Light Pole Banners

The USI banners on light poles in the apartment areas will be replaced.

OPEN YOUR WINDOWS

When we have warmer spring-like weather, residents should open up their windows to get fresh air into their rooms.

This will help circulate fresh air in and stagnate air out while improving air quality.

Plus, fresh air does the body good!

!!LAUNDRY UPDATE!!

Soap bubbles have been reported coming up out of the drain in the Community Center laundry room. This is a result of residents using too much laundry detergent.

It is important that students do not use too much detergent or overload the washer with too many items (leave 5" of space from the top). If you are using liquid detergent, use no more than two tablespoons per load.

MARCH ROOM SELECTION

How important is it to you to get the space you WANT for 2023-2024? If you do not want our staff assigning you to whatever available space is left after June room selection, then complete the Housing contract now to participate in March room selection. See below for more information. Learn more about Housing Renewal.

Housing Application

SPRING BREAK HOURS

HRL OFFICE

March 3: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

March 4: Noon-6 p.m.

March 5: Noon-8 p.m.

March 6-10: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

March 11: Noon-6 p.m.

March 12: Noon-8 p.m.

COMMUNITY CENTER

March 3: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

March 4-5: Closed

March 6-10: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

March 11: Closed

March 12: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

C-STORE

March 3: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

March 4-5: Closed

March 6-10: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

March 11: Closed

March 12: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Check out the HRL website to see a list of upcoming HRL events.

SAFE SPRING BREAK FAIR

Wednesday, March 1

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

UC East

Visit with campus and community organizations for free giveaways and resources to help you have a safe, fun and healthy spring break.

PRIORITY REGISTRATION

Priority Registration for Fall 2023 is March 27-31. Plan ahead! Log in to myUSI now to check for any holds, review the list of classes being offered, and create a tentative semester schedule. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to review your schedule. Register on the first day you’re eligible (check the Registration Calendar in the class schedule at bulletin.usi.edu or at www.usi.edu/registrar/registration/priority-registration-schedule).

HRL POLICIES

ANIMALS IN HOUSING

Students are not allowed to have pets in campus housing. Only small fish are allowed in both the residence halls and apartments. Aquariums must be 20 gallons or less.

Service animals and emotional support animals are permitted in campus housing. Students seeking either a service animal or emotional support animal to live in their assigned campus housing space must begin the process with Disability Resources. Students cannot bring an animal to their living space until they have been approved by Disability Resources, met with Housing and signed the Service and Emotional Support Animal Guidelines and Agreement. Residents will have 24 hours to remove any unapproved animal.

Note: Housing and Residence Life is piloting an Animal Friendly Policy for the 2023-2024 academic year. This new policy is separate from the Emotional Support Animal/Service Animal process and guidelines.

Pet Sitting/Visiting

Animals (including approved ESAs) are not allowed to visit campus apartments or residence hall suites.

Residents are not allowed to pet sit in their apartment or residence hall suite.

For additional information, email Living.

Center for Campus Life

University Health Center