Carle Hall

IMPORTANT SPRING 2010 HOUSING SELECTION INFORMATION

If you want to live on campus during the 2010/2011 academic year, please review this message carefully. 

ELIGIBILITY

Ø  Students who currently live on campus and students returning from Study Away and Leave of Absence are eligible to participate in the housing selection process.

Ø  Your student account must be in good financial standing to select housing for next year.

Ø  You must register for a full time course load for Fall 2010, and pay the non-refundable housing deposit to secure the housing that you select. 

Ø  No individual or group of returning students is guaranteed housing for 2010/2011.  If there is a need for a waitlist, sophomores will have priority for housing with the exception of apartments and upper class suites.

NOTE:  Important updates, including time and locations, will be sent to your MyKSC account.

DATES AND EVENTS

#1    COMPLETE THE RETURNING STUDENT HOUSING INTEREST FORM    12/7/09 - 1/29/10

If you want to secure a lottery number to participate in the housing selection process, you must complete the Returning Student Housing Interest Form available at www.keene.edu/reslife from December 7 through January 29.

#2     LOTTERY NUMBERS WILL BE EMAILED AS FOLLOWS:

         Upper Class Student lottery numbers will be emailed on February 5, 2010

         Freshman/Sophomore lottery numbers will be emailed on March 5, 2010

#3    UPPERCLASS HOUSING SELECTION EVENT   2/12/10

Junior and senior students will select housing on Friday, February 12.  Bushnell, Tisdale and

Pondside 2 apartments, along with some Butler Court and Pondside III suites, multiple rooms in Owl’s Nests, and select singles in Holloway will be available.  Students who will have accumulated 52 or more credits as of the end of the Spring 2010 semester will be eligible for this event. 

#4    RETURNING FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE HOUSING SELECTION EVENT  3/28/10

Returning freshman and sophomore students will select housing on Sunday, March 28.  Multiple rooms in Owl’s Nests, Pondside I, Mini Houses, and Monadnock, along with some Butler Court and Pondside III suites, and select singles in Holloway, Huntress and Carle will be available.  Students who will have accumulated 51 or fewer credits as of the end of the Spring 2010 semester will be eligible for this event.

#5   HOUSING DEPOSIT EVENT   3/29/10 - 4/9/10                                                 

Housing deposits will be accepted during the online deposit event from March 29 through April 9, 2010.  Absolutely NO housing deposits will be accepted via Quick Pay, phone, in person or by US mail – this is strictly an online process.  If you receive a lottery number and choose housing at one of the selection events, you MUST pay the $300 housing deposit to secure the room you selected.  If you do not pay the deposit, the room you selected will be made available to other students. 

NOTE:   If you are placed on the waitlist at your housing selection event, you MUST pay the $300 housing deposit to remain on the waitlist.

#6    IMPORTANT UPDATES AND TIMELINES RELATED TO THE PROCESS

It is important to stay tuned to your MyKSC account for important updates and timelines regarding all aspects of the lottery, housing selection and deposit process.

You’re invited to the 5th Annual Student Center Winter Celebration!!!

Wednesday December 9th

11:00AM-2PM

1st Floor Student Center

About 35 different organizations and KSC departments and offices have come together to celebrate the beginning of winter and the end of another great semester.  There’s a little something for everyone, including food and hot beverages, chocolate fountains, arts and crafts, relaxation activities, entertainment, giveaways, games, and tons of other great KSC and winter-related activities that you just don’t want to miss!!  We hope to see you there!!!

~L. P. Young Student Center

Throw on your jeans

and join us

for the last big bash to celebrate our Centennial!

The Centennial Harvest Festival

Friday, November 13^th, 2009

7 - 11 p.m.
Mabel Brown Room, LP Young Student Center

Dance to The Nine!

 Take a haunted hayride

Play “musical hay bales” or enter a donut or pie eating contest!

Be amazed by a roving magician!

Be immortalized by a 60-second caricaturist!

Free for faculty, staff, and students

And of course, you can bring a guest  

Pre-register so we’ll know you’re coming

Light refreshments will be served.  Cash bar.

Please bring a donation of non-perishable food items or new, clean children’s clothing

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ABOUT PARKING

ON

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17^th, 2009

ON-CAMPUS PARKING ALLOWED FOR

Keene State College Faculty and Staff Registered Alumni Attendees

Students with RC, RCP3 and P2 permits ONLY

-          Pondside 2 - Only vehicles with P2 and P2F permits are permitted to park in the Pondside 2 lot.  No guests are permitted in that lot.

-          Pondside 3 - Only vehicles with RCP3 and RCP3F permits are permitted to park in the Pondside 3 lot.  No guests are permitted in that lot.   

-          Owls Nest Lot - Only vehicles with RC and RCF permits are permitted to park in the Owls Nest Lot.  No guests are permitted in that lot.

VISITOR PARKING - WINCHESTER ST. LOT ONLY

NO PASSES WILL BE ISSUED FOR SATURDAY

PARKING FOR THE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS as indicated on the Festival website www.pumpkinfestival.com/Parking.asp:

• Smiths Medical in Black Brook on Route 12 (north of Keene)
• Peerless Insurance Co. on Maple Avenue
• Timken Precision on Optical Avenue
• C & S Wholesale Grocer on Optical Avenue
• Markem Corp. off Optical Avenue
• Cheshire Fairgrounds on Route 12 (south of Keene)

Shuttle service will be provided to downtown Keene from these lots.

Street Closings: Downtown Keene will be closed to traffic beginning on Friday, October 16^th

and throughout the day on Saturday. This includes Central Square and Main Street to Water Street.  Main Street will reopen as soon as festival clean-up permits on Saturday night.

Handicapped Parking: Handicapped parking is available in front of the Keene Middle School on Washington St. and in the lot beside/behind the Colonial Theatre (look for signs on the meters).

Check out the October Issue of Student Health 101.  If you weren’t able to check this out last month, please take a few minutes now!  

Here are the stories you’ll find in our October issue:
- The Roommate Survival Guide
- Study Tips That Can Lift Your Grades
- Volunteering: How Helping Others Can Benefit You
- Depression: Knowing the Signs and Getting Help
- Alcohol: Drinking Age Debate or Binge Drinking
- In Health Briefs: Sodas and Energy Drinks, and Power Naps

Visit http://readsh101.com/keene.html to see the October Issue! 

Student Health 101 is written by college students and health professionals from Keene State and other schools throughout the country.  Student Health 101 is interactive, featuring videos, blogs, surveys, and games.  Enjoy this convenient way to access valid and reliable health and wellness information.  If you’re interested in submitting articles, event information, custom pages, videos or have questions about the topics featured in Student Health 101, CONTACT ME! Tiffany Mathews at tmathews1@keene.edu or 603-358-2890.

*For future issues, please register to receive Student Health 101.  Registration is FREE for all faculty, staff, students, parents, and other KSC community members!  We want to be respectful of peoples’ inboxes and hope that anyone interested in receiving this helpful resource signs up today.  Please visit http://www.studenthealth101.com/register.html.   

Hey Everyone,

Just a reminder that this Friday October 9th is Fall Break Day.  What does that mean?!?!  No classes for you!  Offices on campus will still be open, so if you need to talk to any person in particular feel free to stop by. 

Have a great 3 day weekend!

The Keene State College Community has seen a significant increase in bicycle usage this Fall. While this is an extremely good thing, it creates some issues for us as a community. There have been some announcements through various mediums asking community members to please secure their bicycle to bicycle racks around campus rather than to trees, light poles, handrails, etc…and the Department of Campus Safety would like to reinforce that message. This will benefit us all and we appreciate you keeping our campus both beautiful and safe.

This increase bicycle usage has created some other issues as well. Since 1st year Orientation began on August 26, 2009, the Department of Campus Safety has taken six bicycle theft reports as well as other reports of bicycle vandalism. We would encourage you to leave your bicycles in well lit and high traveled areas, to include the bicycle racks, and most importantly to secure your bicycle with a good locking device.

In addition, all bicycle owners should register their bicycles as it is a City Ordinance to do so in Keene. This can be done by stopping by the Department of Campus Safety or going to the Keene Police Department. As an added bonus, there will be a campus-wide bicycle program on campus today! Feel free to stop by Bike Mania on the Student Center Lawn from 1pm to 3pm. The Department of Campus Safety will be doing bicycle registrations, bicycle sizing and demonstrations. The Green Bikes Program will also be present to do minor bicycle repairs.

In closing, we have attached some bicycle safety tips:

• Safety 1st - Safety equipment begins with the helmet. Wearing an approved helmet can reduce the risk of a head injury by up to 85% in the event of an accident. In addition, wear brightly colored or reflective clothing so you can be seen during the early morning and evening hours. You should avoid riding your bicycle at night.
• Keep your bicycle in good shape - Make sure all parts are in good repair, checking your brakes, tires and gears often. Learn the basics so that you can practice routine maintenance. Be sure your bicycle is equipped with reflectors and lights.
• Follow traffic laws - Bicycles are considered vehicles and cyclists should obey the same traffic laws as motorists. Travel on the right side of the road and avoid riding on sidewalks.
• Check other routes - Sometimes the main road may not be the safest way to travel by bicycle. Look into alternate routes with less motor vehicle traffic and better road conditions. 

Finding the correct fit - The most important factor in bicycling is finding a bicycle that fits you properly. You should be able to stand just over the top bar of the bicycle with your feet flat on the ground

This Sunday October 4th at 7:30pm in the Options Room. 

If you are interested in performing contact Colin at cdaly@ksc.mailcruiser.com or stop by his room!

Coffee/Tea and Snacks are provided!  Feel free to bring your own mug and we can fill it up for you!

Hey Everyone,

Check out this link: http://www.laundryview.com/lvs.php

You can get up to the minute information on what washers and dryers are available.  You can also get text alerts to tell you when your laundry is done.

Click this link http://www.keene.edu/reslife/movieschedule.cfm to vote for November and December Movies!

Here is a list of the upcoming movies on Channels 69-77!

September 26 - October 1
Quantum Of Solace
Frost/Nixon
Inkheart
Knowing

October 2 - 8
New In Town
Coraline
Fast And Furious (2009)
Friday The 13th (2009)

October 9 - 15
The International
Penelope
Push
Revolutionary Road

October 16 - 22
Watchmen
The Haunting In Connecticut
The Unborn
Will Ferrell: You’re Welcome America

October 23 - 29
Crank 2: High Voltage
17 Again
Dance Flick
Fanboys

October 30 - November 5
Observe and Report
Fighting (Rogue)
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
I Love You Man

November 6 - 12
Duplicity
Obsessed
The Bourne Ultimatum
The Garden

November 13 - 19
State of Play
The Last House on the Left
The Soloist
Two Lovers