The Official Newsletter for MSU Housing

April 2014

Are you ready?

Spring Break 2014 is almost here! Do you have plans? McNeese State University will observe the spring break holiday April 18th-26th.
The University will be closed the 18th & 21st only. However, there will be no classes for the entire break. This also includes Saturday classes. The Housing Office will be open to serve you during this time. So remember we are here for you!!

Important Upcoming Dates

April 2nd Zydeco Night April 3rd Murder Mystery Party: Murder in Malibu March 6th-11th Spring Fling Week 6th Bowling 1/2 Nighter 7th Human Board Game Night 8th McNeese Baseball Tailgate 9th Foam Party 10th Crawfish Boil 11th 75th Anniversary Comedy Show

For More Events go to

McNeeseResLife.Com

Spring Break Safety Tips

MSU Student Housing and Resident Life recognizes that students need a break between courses, studying, and papers to ensure success. All students should understand that whether you are staying in town, traveling out of state or abroad, your safety is your number one priority. The following are some general safety tips to follow: Before your Leave:

Secure your room, apartment. Make sure all windows are closed and locked. Leave a copy of your travel itinerary and emergency contact information with someone back home.

Make sure you are aware of the location and contact information for the police and any other emergency contacts, such as the hospital, where you are traveling.

Hotel/ Motel:

Lock your door. Do not open for strangers, verify hotel personnel. Dont leave valuables in your hotel. Know where the emergency exits are located. Dont climb on balconies or sit on balcony rails. Do not overcrowd elevators this can cause malfunctions.

Personal Safety:

Always walk, talk, sit and act with confidence. Avoid looking like you're lost or like a tourist. Theres safety in numbers. Try your best to stay around your friends. Beware of pickpockets. Dont allow yourself to be taken to an isolated location. Dont walk alone. Use a buddy system. Never leave with someone you just met. Know the difference between making friends and allowing yourself to be alone with a stranger. Dont leave your drink unattended. Dont accept open drinks from strangers. Dont bring strangers back to your room and give out any personal information about yourself or anyone else.

Travel:

Track your baggage and personal belongings at all times. Dont have your names and address highly visible on your luggage. Pack tools, sunscreen, sunglasses with UV protection, hat, first aid kit, car safety and maintenance materials, water and snacks. Keep those with whom you are traveling with and someone back home informed of any changes to you itinerary. If you are traveling outside of the USA (including Canada and Mexico), make sure you have an up-to-date passport, proper visa and get to know the laws and rules of that country. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Travelers checks are always a good idea. Leave credit cards and ATM cards locked in a secure place.

Our Community Assistants and Hall Directors are here to help you. If you have any problems or concerns feel free to meet with someone and let them know. If you need help scheduling a room visit or peer mediation stop by the Housing Office.
For after hour lock-outs or maintenance issues please call (877) 867-8410 for assistance.

Visit mcneesesports.com for a complete schedule of Cowboy athletics.

Date
4/4/2014 4/5/2014 4/5/2014 4/5/2014 4/5/2014 4/6/2014 4/6/2014 4/7/2014 4/9/2014 4/11/2014 4/12/2014 4/12/2014 4/12/2014 4/12/2014 4/13/2014 4/13/2014 4/15-17/2014 4/18/2014 4/19/2014 4/19/2014 4/24/2014 4/25/2014 4/26/2014 4/27/2014 4/29/2014

Sport
Baseball Football Softball Softball Baseball Softball Baseball Football Baseball Baseball Women's Tennis Football Track and Field Baseball Women's Tennis Baseball Women's Golf Softball Softball Softball Softball Baseball Baseball Baseball Baseball

Opponent
vs Houston Baptist vs McNeese State

Location
Lake Charles

Time
6 p.m. 9:45 a.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 10:00 a.m.

vs Central Arkansas (DH) LAKE CHARLES vs Central Arkansas vs Houston Baptist vs Central Arkansas vs Houston Baptist vs McNeese State vs Louisiana-Lafayette vs Northwestern State vs Stephen F. Austin vs McNeese State vs McNeese State vs Northwestern State vs Northwestern State vs Northwestern State Lake Charles LAKE CHARLES Lake Charles Lake Charles Lake Charles LAKE CHARLES LAKE CHARLES Lake Charles LAKE CHARLES Lake Charles

6 p.m. 6 p.m. 11 a.m. 1:00 p.m. TBA 3 p.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m.

vs Southland Conference Magnolia, TX vs Nicholls vs Nicholls vs Nicholls vs Southern (Thirsty vs Incarnate Word vs Incarnate Word vs Incarnate Word vs Houston LAKE CHARLES LAKE CHARLES LAKE CHARLES LAKE CHARLES Lake Charles Lake Charles Lake Charles Lake Charles 6 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 1 p.m. 6 p.m.

Professional Staff
Marc Nichols, M.Ed. Property Manager Louis Raiford, M.Ed. Director of Residence Life Jerlan Delmore-Williams Accounts Manager

When should I call my CA?!?

Ever have problem and not know what to do? Ever wish there was someone that you could call that could help you if you are locked out of your room? Well you are in luck! You can call your Community Assistant (CA) on call!

Amaya Stevens Leasing Consultant Lacy Lavergne-Antee Leasing Consultant

Dont know if you should call the CA on duty or not?! We have listed below some handy situations as to when it might be a good idea to call the CA on duty!

Housing Office
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Phone (O) (337) 475-5606 (F) (337) 562-6504 Email MSULeasing2@ambling.com

Key problems. Locking yourself out of your room or losing your key is a perfect situation to call the CA on duty. Just be prepared to pay a fine later on Air conditioner issues? A/C froze up? Door locked broken? Call the emergency number and a CA will be there to assist you momentarily. Noise complaint. Are your neighbors being to noisy while you are trying to study? Call the CA on duty and they will address the situation pronto. Roommate trouble. Roommates not taking out the trash or cleaning their dishes? Have things escalated to the breaking point? KEEP CALM and Call the CA on duty! ?????? You say you are not sure if you should call the CA on duty or not?! When in doubt, call! Our Community Assistant staff is trained to handle all kinds of situations. We are here to serve and help you. Dont forget to lean on us when you have a problem!

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