Campus Living 101: Week Nine

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HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECKS

HRL staff periodically conduct health and safety checks of apartments and residence halls. RAs will be conducting these checks beginning Monday, October 16. All checks should be completed by Monday, October 23.

Staff will enter the apartments and residence halls to check safety equipment and to ensure there are no safety concerns. Staff will also check vacancies to confirm the spaces are clean and ready should HRL need to move a student.

At least one resident must be present at the time of the health and safety check.

If you have questions, please contact HRL by email living@usi.edu or phone 812-468-2000.

WHAT'S THAT NOISE?

Don't be alarmed if you hear some loud noises this weekend. On Saturday, October 21, the Norwegian Foot March will take place on campus. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. and there will be several relays. For each relay, a Howitzer will be fired to mark the start.

OPEN YOUR WINDOWS

Now that we are having cooler fall 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.

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.

OCTOBER EVENTS

Visit the USI calendar for more events. Click here for athletic events.

Eagle Perks gives USI students free or discounted access to Evansville events and activities! October Eagle Perks:

Mayse Farm – free admission
The Olde Courthouse Catacombs/House of Lecter - $10 off unlimited pass or single admission

Pride Week October 16-19

There are events planned throughout the week including the big event, Pridefest, on October 19, noon-3 p.m. on the Quad. Follow the link above to view the event schedule.

Free and Confidential HIV Testing

12-3 p.m. in UC 2217

Take care of your health and know your status! Free HIV testing is offered in partnership with AIDS Resource Group Evansville. No appointments, just drop-in.

Mocktails and Game Night

5-7 p.m. in Carter Hall

Come enjoy mocktails, games, and Kahoot with SGA.

Flowers on the Lake

4:30-5 p.m. Liberal Arts Center (LA) Labyrinth

Annual ceremony to honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence and raise awareness about the warning signs of relationship abuse.

Archie's Birthday

2-3:30 p.m. at Rice Plaza

Stop by to see Archie, grab a cookie and celebrate.

Mexico Culture Night

5-6:30 p.m. in RL 0017

Learning about the people of Mexico, their culture, and enjoy food from Mexico.

Evansville Mayoral Debate

7 p.m. in Performance Center

USI and the USI Political Science, Public Administration and Philosophy Department will host the three Evansville mayoral candidates: Republican Natalie Rascher, Democrat Stephanie Terry and Libertarian Michael Daugherty. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Guests should be seated by 6:45 p.m.