Residence Life & Times @ Schreiner University!

Campus Activity Welcome to a new month of our daily res-life newsletter. It has been very exciting and intriguing watching everyone around campus being involved in so much. The recycling program is going so great that just about every week the recycling trailer has to be taken away so that a new one is put in its place. How are we doing that one might ask? The answer is simple; it all starts off in the residence halls and the buildings around campus.

The residence halls have been outstanding gathering the recycled supplies and taking them to the trailer to get full, and who knows ... we might need one or two more trailers soon stationed around campus. This just goes to show how marvelous Schreiner University is ... being green and supporting our environment.  Many thanks to the Schreiner staff, faculty, and students.

In another case of Schreiner involvement, the Student Activities team has been really awesome about having programs and events for all of campus, and they will have some cool events coming in November. Whenever you have doubt on what you’re going to do when you stay here for the weekend, just pay a little visit to the Student Activities center located by The Lion’s Den ... and their staff will surely help you.

What’s Happening on Campus
Protecting Yourself from the Flu

You’re probably getting tired of hearing the word “flu” by now. If Health and Wellness has anything to do with it, you’ll hear it a lot more throughout the year. As we all know, the flu bug has hit Schreiner big time this semester, and flu season is not even in full swing yet. By now we should all know what steps are necessary to protect ourselves from the flu: handwashing, coughing into your elbow, using anti-bacterial gel, etc. However, most students are still not taking the most basic precautions against the flu. We’re certainly not encouraging you to lock yourself in your room for the rest of the year, but it’s wise to heed some common sense tips in preventing the spread of flu. For example, simple habits like sharing drinks, food, or kissing can easily spread the bug from one person to another. And if you’ve already had the flu, you know all too well how unpleasant it is. Body aches, fever, cough, and other symptoms of the flu can easily knock you out of class for 7-10 days, and in some cases even more. That’s a ton of work to make up, and it can all be prevented by being cautious and following some simple steps. Another step to preventing the flu is the flu shot itself. Don’t be swayed by horror stories you hear regarding the shot and its side effects. The truth is, the flu shot is extremely effective in defending against the flu, and can save you a lot of trouble. If you have any questions regarding the flu shot, or if you’re feeling symptoms that you think may be flu related, please contact the Health and Wellness office at (830) 792-7279.

Delaney, Faulkner, and L.A. will close for the break at 9:00pm on Tuesday, November 24th. There is a Thanksgiving Closedown flyer on your door with reminders of what you need to do before you leave for the break. Some examples are closing and locking your windows, taking your keys, valuables and anything you will need for the break period, emptying the trash. Please do these things before you leave to reduce the risk of fire, theft, and vandalism while you are away! You will not be allowed back in the buildings during the break period. The doors to the residence halls will be locked Tuesday night November 24, 2009. You will not be able to get back into the buildings until Sunday November 29, 2009 at noon. If you live in Pecan Grove, The Oaks, Flato, or Trull, you may stay in your apartment or room over the break. If you intend to stay for part or the entire break, you’ll need to fill out a Thanksgiving Break Housing Form and return it to The Residence Life Office located in the CCAC second floor. Please do this by Monday, November 23, 2009 at 5pm. A list of students who are approved to stay for the break will be given to Security. If your name is not on the list you will be asked to leave, so make sure your name gets on the list. If you need to stay over break and you are not a resident of Pecan Grove, The Oaks, Flato, or Trull, you can stay with a Pecan Grove, Oaks, Flato, or Trull resident who is of the same sex as you. You’ll need to fill out a Thanksgiving Break Housing Form and return it to the Residence Life Office located in the CCAC second floor. Please do this by Monday, November 23, 2009 at 5pm. Again, a list of students who are approved to stay for the break will be given to Security. If your name is not on the list you will be asked to leave, so make sure your name gets on the list.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to stop by the Residence Life office upstairs in the Cailloux Center or call Jason Smith at 830-792-7280 or e-mail me at jhsmith@schreiner.edu.

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