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- Housing Policies
- Housing Contracts and Costs
- Residence Hall Services
- Student Room Policies
- Assessment of Damages and Charges
- Board Policies and Arrangements
Housing Policies
Wittenberg University student housing includes residence halls, apartments, Greek chapter houses, and University-owned houses. Only currently enrolled full-time students are permitted to live in University housing. The University has adopted the following policies, which regulate each category of housing.
On-Campus Housing Policy
All students enrolled full-time at the University are required to live in the residence halls and participate in a University meal plan. The release from residence hall living is based on academic standing, social standing and the availability of student houses/apartments. It is important that Wittenberg students engage in community to obtain full advantage of the out-of-class experience on a liberal arts residential campus. Consequently, each student enrolled full-time at the University is required to live in a residence hall and participate in a University meal plan unless the student has obtain an exemption from the Associate Dean for Residence Life. An exemption will be granted to a student who:
- Resides at the principal residence of a parent or legal guardian within a 30-mile drive of the campus and commutes daily from that residence to the campus; or
- Is married; or
- In the judgment of the Associate Dean for Residence Life is subject to extenuating circumstances; or
- Is an active member in good standing of a Greek organization that is in compliance with its commitments under the Statement of Mutual Understanding with the University and has earned at least 60 credit hours by the end of spring semester; or
(a) has earned at least 60 credit hours by the end of spring semester, and
(b) has satisfied such other standards that are related to residence life as the Associate Dean for Residence Life has established on an equitable basis, and
(c) if the Associate Dean for Residence Life has determined that a vacancy condition exists, has been selected through a process that has been established by the Associate Dean for Residence Life for this purpose and that may be based on chance or objective factors that do not discriminate maliciously or inappropriately.
Please note that housing contracts are binding for the entire academic year. Exemptions to the residency requirement include students commuting from the principal residence of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) within a 30-mile drive of Wittenberg's campus, students who are married, and/or students with other extenuating circumstances.
Permission to leave the residence halls is contingent upon receipt of prior written approval from the Associate Dean for Residence Life. Registration as a full-time student at the University during any academic year constitutes acceptance of the housing contract. Failure to reside in a Wittenberg residence or to secure exemption from housing requirements makes a student liable for a minimum of the double room rate and possible disciplinary action from the University.
Students who satisfy the residence hall living requirement are released from the residence halls to live in Wittenberg-owned houses and apartments only. Permission to rent from a private landlord is contingent upon receipt of prior written approval from the Associate Dean for Residence Life. Students will not be released to rent from private landlords until all Wittenberg housing is full. Failure to reside in a Wittenberg-owned house or apartment or to secure exemption from housing requirements makes a student liable for a minimum of the double room rate and possible disciplinary action from the University.
Requests for exemption from the residency requirement must be made in writing to the Associate Dean for Residence Life. Few exemptions are made. As a liberal arts residential campus, it is important that students engage in the community to take full advantage of the out-of-class experience.
Commuter Housing Policy
Any student who lives in the principal home of a parent or legal guardian or any student who is married and lives in or near Springfield is considered a commuting student and is exempt from the requirement to live in a residence hall. Commuter students must live within a 30-mile drive and be commuting from the principal residence of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Should a commuter student move from the parental home, he/she is expected to move into a residence hall. Students must complete an Application for Housing Release form to secure permission to commute. If a commuter student decides to reside on campus they must fulfill the residence hall requirement prior to being released to a student apartment/house.
Fraternity & Sorority Housing Policy
Affiliation with a fraternity or sorority is a matter of individual choice and responsibility, and each chapter must rely upon the support of its membership to maintain financial stability.
Students may not break a residence hall contract during the year to move into a fraternity or sorority house. Students residing in fraternity and sorority houses accept the principle that, in taking up this residence, they have in no way been released from their obligation to the University. Students may not be exempted from University housing or meal plans without written authorization. See Board Policies and Arrangements below. Students moving out of fraternity and sorority living units at any time must reside in university-owned housing unless specifically released to off-campus housing by the Associate Dean for Residence Life.
Student Rental Properties
Prior to being released to student rental properties, students must meet the residence hall living requirement. It is the student's responsibility to notify parents of the intention to move out of the residence halls into a student rental property and, if necessary, to receive parental permission for such a move.
The student rental contract reflects University policy governing the terms and conditions for students living in these units.
Housing Assignments and Contract
Requests for specific housing assignments are honored whenever possible. In the spring, returning students are assigned to their rooms for the following academic year in a housing lottery process. New students are assigned space during the summer prior to Fall Semester according to the date of their tuition deposit. Roommate requests are honored when both roommates request each other through the housing survey. Details and information regarding sign-up are distributed each spring.
Single Room Policy
When the halls are under-assigned, a few rooms normally used as doubles may be available as Super Singles. These are double rooms from which the extra bed has been removed. A resident who contracts for a Super Single is guaranteed that room for the academic year unless the occupancy of the halls reaches maximum capacity. For more details, contact the staff in Residence Life.
Designated Singles
A few designated singles are available in several halls. These rooms are designed for only one person. For more details, contact the staff in Residence Life.
Consolidation Policy
Should vacancies occur in residence halls during any time in any semester, Area Coordinators are able to consolidate these vacancies by requiring the occupants of half-filled rooms to move together. This policy has been developed for the following reasons:
- to make available an increased number of rooms that may be rented as singles and assigned fairly according to the criteria established by the Single Room Policy.
- to accommodate students, when possible, for break housing and emergency housing.
- to accommodate prospective students, if needed, who are considering Wittenberg as the possible college of their choice.
- to conserve on the cost of unnecessary utilities or needless "wear and tear" on a room.
The consolidation process will occur during the first six weeks of each semester. The first two weeks are regarded as the room freeze period where no room changes will take place. After this room freeze period and until the sixth week of the semester, consolidation of those students in half-filled rooms will occur. These students will be notified, in writing, of their status and options by their Area Coordinator. After the sixth week of each semester, any student not abiding by the consolidation policy will be billed for a Super Single.
Students in double rooms without roommates must adhere to the following guidelines when examining their housing options:
- Obtain a roommate and keep the room as a double.
- Move in with someone else in an under-assigned (half-filled) room.
- When available, contract for a Super Single. Availability of Super Singles is determined by the Residence Life staff, and is based on factors including time of year, current occupancy, class year, and other housing needs.
If there are no other residents in the student's current residence hall with whom to consolidate and the resident does not wish to contract for a Super Single, the resident's status will be defined as "involuntarily under-assigned," by which the resident agrees to accept any roommate when a roommate becomes available.
- If the resident refuses reassignment or a roommate, the room is considered to be "voluntarily under-assigned" and the Super Single rate is charged retroactive to the date the original roommate moved out.
- If an assigned roommate does not move into the room and indicates the resident made overt or subtle statements or actions that deterred the person from moving into the room, the resident will be billed for the full amount of a Super Single (for the period of an entire semester or entire academic year), as well as held accountable through the University's student conduct process as having violated the Student Code of Conduct & Ethics.
- If during consolidation there is a disagreement as to which resident moves, new students with the latest paid deposit date and upperclassmen with the lowest seniority as determined by earned credit hours will move.
Moving Within a Hall or to Another Hall
At the beginning of each semester, there is a two-week hold on room changes while Residence Life staff members verify occupancy and determine where vacancies exist. After this time, students wishing to make room changes must contact their Area Coordinator for permission to move.
In instances where a student desires to move from one hall to another, the new Area Coordinator must be contacted for permission to move into that hall.
Note: Prior to moving into a new room, students must check out of their current rooms and obtain a signed Room Change Form from their current Area Coordinator. They must also notify their current roommate of their plans to move.
Room Inspection
The University reserves the right to inspect students' rooms periodically for health and safety reasons as well as to determine the physical condition of the rooms.
Room Search
The Dean of Students or her designee may conduct a room search with the assistance of Police & Security for the following reasons:
- in the event of an emergency;
- health and safety matters;
- to retrieve missing University property; or
- suspicion of violation of University policy.
Dismissal from University Housing
The University reserves the right to dismiss from University housing any occupant whose presence is regarded as undesirable. This may be done by the Dean of Students or representative, and in such cases, there is no refund of room charges paid. Any student dismissed or suspended from the University may not continue to reside in University housing within 24 hours after dismissal. It is a policy of the University that a student who is removed from University-owned property may also be removed from the University.
Living Unit Interim Suspension
A temporary removal of a residential student from any University residence hall, fraternity house, sorority house or student rental property when immediate action is deemed necessary to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of students(s), the Wittenberg community, property of the institution, or to protect normal operation of the University. Such action will be authorized by the Dean of Students or designee and will remain in effect pending a hearing. In the event the student is found responsible for the violation of which he/she was accused, any sanction imposed permanently removing him or her from housing will take effect immediately.
Housing Contracts and Costs
The University housing contract is for fall and spring semesters of each academic year. The contract is for living space in University housing and not for a specific hall or room, although attempts are made to honor requests.
For the 2014-2015 academic year:
- Double room cost is $5,158, payable at $2,579 per semester.
- Designated singles, if available, cost $5,990 payable at $2,995 per semester.
- Super Singles, if available, are $7,816, payable at $3,908 per semester.
- New Hall double cost is $5,658, payable at $2,829 per semester.
- New Hall designated single cost is $6,490, payable at $3,245 per semester.
- New Hall super single, if available, cost is $8,316, payable at $4,158 per semester
Room Refunds
Students who withdraw from the University within the semester will not be eligible for refund on fees. Housing and board refunds are granted on a pro-rated basis through the fifth week of the semester.
General Hall Damage
Students are financially responsible for common areas. They are billed for damages in these areas, with charges assessed against individuals when individual responsibility can be determined. When responsibility cannot be determined, charges are assessed against the hall damage fund.
Release from Housing Contract
No student is released from the residence hall contract during the academic year unless it can be adequately demonstrated that being held to the terms of the contract causes extreme hardship. All requests for release from the residence hall contract must be directed to the Associate Dean for Residence Life.
Residence Hall Services
Computer labs
All residence hall labs are open 24 hours daily during spring and fall semesters. Contact the Solution Center at 525-3801 to report problems with University computer equipment. Supplies for the lab are obtained from the residence hall Area Coordinator or Community Adviser.
In-room network:
Information Technology Services is responsible for maintenance of the network connection up to, but not including, the student computer. Contact the Solution Center for problems with the data port or other connection issues at 525-3801. Network cables may be purchased from the Wittenberg bookstore or other local retailers.
Personal computer:
The Solution Center trains and staffs student workers to help students with network-related personal computer issues. See the Information Technology Services web pages for more information.
The laundry facilities located within the residence halls are for the residents of those halls only. The cost of the laundry is included in the room fee that each residence hall student pays. Coins are not needed. Residents are not permitted to wash/dry non-resident students' clothes, or for non-residents to use the laundry facilities in any residence hall. Misuse of the laundry facilities could result in increased room charges as well as a fine for both the resident of the hall and the non-resident of the hall. Residents must provide their own irons.
Lost and Found
There are two main locations for lost and found items: the RA office in every residence hall and the Wittenberg Police & Security Office in Recitation Hall.
Mail Service
U.S. Mail
Mailboxes are provided for each student in the Benham-Pence Student Center. The mailing address for all students is:
Wittenberg University, Box _____
P.O. Box 6100
Springfield, Ohio 45501-6100
Mail service is provided throughout the academic year. First-class mail may be forwarded or held during break periods. The large volume of magazines and newspaper subscriptions received by students during the lengthy summer break creates storage problems, and they will be discarded unless students notify Service Center staff that they will be on campus for the summer to pick up their mail. Students should inform publishers and creditors of their change of address at the end of a year or whenever a local address changes.
Campus Mail
Mail sent within the campus community does not require postage. There are two mailing locations: the mail room in Recitation Hall, and the Service Center in the Benham-Pence Student Center. In addition to campus mail, Wittenberg email provides the University with the means to communicate to our students. Given the importance of much of the information provided and the need for a timely response from the students, it is the policy of Wittenberg that students will be responsible for the information sent to them in both their campus mail and via their official University email accounts.
FED-EX or UPS Mail
UPS mail is delivered directly to the Service Center. The University is not responsible for lost or delayed articles. The mailing address is:
Box ______, Wittenberg University
734 Woodlawn Avenue
Springfield, Ohio 45504
Meeting Room
New Residence Hall features one seminar room that is available for special programs or study needs. The room may be reserved by contacting the Area Coordinator.
Microwave units are provided for student use in the lobbies of each residence hall. These are to be used for snack preparation only. If the microwave is not functioning properly, please report this to your Area Coordinator. Microwaves are not permitted in students' rooms, unless a part of a microfridge unit that meets the University's specifications described below.
Physical Plant
Physical Plant is responsible for all physical maintenance and housekeeping tasks in the residence halls. If students have questions or concerns regarding these areas, they should contact the Area Coordinator.
Safety and Security
Student rooms are provided with locks, and each student is issued a key when checking into the hall. Students are strongly urged to keep their doors locked and not store valuables in their rooms. The University is not responsible for loss of, or damage to, the personal property of students. Students should check to see if they have insurance coverage under their parent's homeowners insurance or look into purchasing renter's insurance. If a theft does occur, contact Wittenberg Police and the Area Coordinator.
Fire Drills and Fire
Wittenberg Police/Security and Residence Life staff conduct fire drills in each residence hall at least once per semester, in compliance with the fire code of Springfield. Students failing to comply with standard fire procedures are subject to disciplinary action.
When there is a fire drill or alarm, everyone must evacuate the building and not re-enter until given approval by a Fire Marshal, police officer, or hall staff member. Failure to evacuate the building is a violation of fire procedures.
For student safety, the Springfield Fire Marshal inspects each University building on a regular schedule. The fire marshal may enter any room without notification to determine if a violation of fire safety policies exists.
Fire extinguishers are not to be used except in case of a fire. This policy is for the protection of all residents.
Tornado Safety
The spring season brings the greatest potential for tornadoes in the state of Ohio. Tornadoes can, however, strike anytime and anywhere. Survival may depend on knowing what to do. Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. A tornado watch means conditions exist in the area and there is a possibility that a tornado may develop. A tornado warning means a tornado has been sighted in the area and everyone should take cover immediately. Students are to follow tornado procedures for their hall.
Storage Facilities
Storage is not available in the residence halls. There is no summer storage. The University assumes no liability or responsibility for personal belongings while they are stored in University buildings.
The University no longer provides each student with a telephone. Upon request, the University provides local telephone service, caller ID, and call messaging if the student provides a room telephone.
Vending Machines
Coin-operated vending machines are located in each residence hall. The number of machines and selection of food products depend upon the size of the hall and the needs of its occupants.
If a machine is not functioning properly and/or needs service, please report the problem to the Area Coordinator. If money is lost in a vending machine, please leave your name, box number, amount of money lost, and the type of machine on the Vending Refund Sheet.
Student Room Policies
Alcohol and Other Drugs
The illegal and/or irresponsible use of alcohol or drugs is a violation of University policy and a major health problem. The full text of the alcohol and drug policies is available as follows:
In the residence halls:
- Students who are of legal age may consume alcohol in their room with the doors closed.
- Underage students may not be present in rooms where alcohol is available or being consumed.
- Open containers, carriers, or cups of alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any lounge, hallway, restroom, or other public area of a residence hall.
- Students may not promote a culture of alcohol by displaying empty containers or packaging in underage residence halls.
Students may bring bicycles to campus. It is recommended that bicycles be secured in students' rooms, or with high security shackle locks in bicycle racks located outside most residence halls. Bicycles may not be stored in public areas, stairwells, or near exit doors, due to potential safety hazards.
Candles and Incense
Candles, oil lamps and incense are prohibited in residence halls. Birthday candles on cakes and candles necessary for the observation of religious holidays may be burned with prior permission from the Area Coordinator. No incense may be burned in the Residence Halls.
Residence hall students are responsible for the condition of rooms and room furnishings. The University recognizes that there are differences in the conditions of the rooms in the various halls. Similarly, the condition of the contents of each room varies. At check-in, it is important to review the Room Condition Report in careful detail, noting general condition of the room and its contents including the quantity of furnishings in the room.
During staff orientation, Resident Advisers (RAs) complete Room Condition Report (RCR) forms for each room on their hall roster. When students check into their rooms, both the RA and the student review the RCR and complete a thorough examination of the condition of the room so the condition of the room is accurately reflected. At the end of the year, the RCR will be used by a staff person to determine what damages, if any, have occurred during a resident's stay. It is the student's responsibility to report all needed maintenance repairs to his/her RA as needs arise, so that repairs can be made in a timely manner as well as to avoid unnecessary charges.
To protect the interests of students and the University, it is the student's responsibility to contact an RA to check out of his/her room prior to leaving campus at any time during the academic year. At checkout, the RA reviews the RCR and notes if there is any damage to the room or if room furnishings are missing. Fines will be assessed for any damage to the room as well as for failure to check-out appropriately, failure to sweep and/or clean the room, failure to remove personal property in the room, or failure to return the room key. Students and parents are not allowed to make their own repairs. Typically, the RA makes a preliminary assessment of room condition at check-out. The Area Coordinator will make a final assessment of damages after hall closing which may result in a charge/additional charges to a student's account.
Computer Lounges
Computer lounges are reserved for the use of hall residents and their accompanied guests only. Students' room keys open the computer lounge doors in their respective halls.
Cooking is not allowed in the residence halls due to various problems associated with it (i.e. insects, rodents, possible damage to property, potential fire hazard, etc.). Preparation of coffee, tea, soup, and popcorn is permissible. Coffee pots and popcorn poppers are to be used expressly for these purposes.
Ferncliff Hall is the only hall with a kitchen facility. Students may use it only for snack preparation. Continuous meal preparation is prohibited. Care should be taken in the use of the kitchenettes--a smoking oven will trigger the fire alarm system.
Drug Policy
Residence hall students are required to follow the University's Drug Policy.
Electrical Appliances
All electrical appliances have the potential to be hazardous if misused or not kept in proper repair. Recognizing that some electrical appliances are potentially more hazardous than others, it has been determined that only the following appliances may be used in the residence halls:
- portable electric hair dryers
- hot combs
- electric razors
- electric rollers
- electric toothbrush/water picks
- sewing machines
- lighted makeup mirrors
- electric blankets
- heating pads
- microfridges
- electric coffee pots
- closed-coil hot pot
- closed-coil popcorn poppers
- refrigerators (see section on these)
- computers
- irons (clothes, flat, curling)
- lamps (no halogen)
- television sets
These appliances must be UL approved, and good judgment should always accompany their use. 14-gauge extension cords are recommended.
The following items may not be used in University Residence Hall rooms. Some of these items constitute a serious fire hazard; others invite either rodents or potential damage to physical facilities.
- crock pots
- electric skillets
- lava lamps
- sun lamps
- hot plates
- air conditioners
- broiler/toaster ovens
- toasters
- wireless routers
- electrical fryers/frying pans
- electric sauce pans
- microwave ovens
- gas/any type of grill
- any type of blender
- high wattage spot/flood light
- convection ovens
- power tools
- potpourri burners
- electric heaters
- halogen lamps
- rice cookers
This is not an exhaustive list of the electrical appliances and pieces of equipment that are not suitable for use in residence hall rooms. The Area Coordinator must approve any appliance not included in these lists before usage. All appliances used in the halls must have the original Underwriter's Laboratory seal. If an unapproved appliance is found in a resident's room, the item is confiscated and a fine is assessed.
Emergency Equipment
Tampering, damaging, or inhibiting the use of emergency equipment in any residence hall is expressly prohibited. Residents may not use emergency equipment for any purpose other than emergency use. This includes fire extinguishers, heat and smoke detectors, fire hoses, fire doors, exit doors, exit lights or panels, door alarms, or any other emergency equipment. In addition, students are not allowed on ledges, roofs, or fire escapes. Fire escapes are to be used only during fire alarms.
Entertainment Units
Students may have radios, sound systems, televisions and other musical equipment, but should use them with concern for those living in the immediate area. The amplification should be controlled so that neighbors both inside and outside the hall are not disturbed.
Residents should not place speakers or sub woofers in/facing windows or turn the volume/bass to an excessive level. Television sets are permitted so long as they are self-contained units with built-in antennas not to exceed 120 volts AC/60 cycles/125 watts. Outside antennas (including satellite dishes, etc.) are not permitted and will be removed. The installation of outside aerials is not permitted for safety reasons. They are removed by Physical Plant personnel, and residents of the room are assessed a service charge for their removal. Running an antenna wire to a metal window screen or architectural metal on a building is interpreted as an outside antenna.
False Alarms Policy
Residence hall students are required to follow the University's False Alarms Policy.
Fire Arms
Residence hall students are required to follow the University's Fire Arms Policy.
Furniture Movement
Furniture may not be removed from rooms without prior written authorization from the Area Coordinator. Students will be charged full replacement value for furnishings missing from their rooms at checkout. The addition of furniture made to the room should be with good judgment. Always consider the safety and availability of room exits. Metal hangers should never be placed over doors. They ruin the door, hinges, frame, and walls behind the door. Permanent furniture may not be altered or removed from its permanent location. This also applies to University drapes, which may not be removed or altered in any way. Students may not move their room furniture to hallways or lounge areas. Furniture purchased by students must be removed when they move from residence hall facilities. Students are charged for any personal furniture that must be removed by University personnel.
Games in the Hallway
For reasons of safety and sanitation, residents may not engage in games, sports or sports-related activities within residence hallways, lounges, stairwells, or other public areas. Water fights, and practical jokes are prohibited within the residence halls. These actions can lead to student injury and/or damage to private or University property and may result in disciplinary sanctions and restitution.
Guest/Escort Policy
A guest is defined as a non-resident of the building who is present at the invitation of a Wittenberg student or is received by a Wittenberg student. Residents are responsible for the behavior of their guests at all times and are required to escort them when inside the residence hall. Guests who are students of Wittenberg University share responsibility for their behavior with their hosts. Hosts are required to inform guests of all pertinent University regulations.
Residence hall staff members reserve the right to ask guests to leave the building if their behavior is inappropriate.
Visitors entering a residence hall must be escorted at all times. Visitors who are unescorted will be required to leave the residence hall immediately, and the host student may be subject to disciplinary action. See also Overnight Guest Policy below.
Keys/Access Cards
Each resident is issued a room key when moving into a residence hall. Keys and access cards are the property of Wittenberg University and are non-transferable. Students may not lend or borrow keys/access cards. Possession of unauthorized keys/cards or the duplication of keys is a serious matter in which disciplinary action will result.
Any time a resident reports that his/her assigned room key is not in his/her possession, the Area Coordinator may request a core change to occur immediately. When a room key is temporarily or permanently lost, it is assumed that access to the student's room cannot be controlled. To obtain a core change, students contact their Area Coordinator, who will provide them with a core change form. Students then take this form to Physical Plant where a charge of $50.00 will be assessed to their student account. Residents should contact the RA or Police & Security if locked out of their rooms.
Room keys must be returned when residents vacate rooms and failure to do so will result in a charge of $50 to cover the cost of a new core lock and key. Physical Plant replaces the core lock and issues new keys.
The laundry facilities located within the residence halls are for the residents of those halls only. The cost of the laundry is included in the room fee each residence hall student pays. Coins are not needed. It is against policy for residents to wash/dry non-resident student's clothes, or for non-residents to use the laundry facilities in any residence hall. Misuse of the laundry facilities could result in increased room charges as well as a fine for both the resident of the hall and the non-resident of the hall.
Please be courteous of your fellow hall members. There are a limited number of machines, and by utilizing the washers and dryers for non-residents, you are inconveniencing those that have paid to use the machines.
Ledges, Roofs and Fire Escapes
For safety purposes, students are not allowed on ledges or roofs of any buildings at anytime. Fire escapes are to be used only during drills and alarms.
For safety reasons, students are not permitted to build their own lofts; the only lofts permitted in the residence halls are those available through Open Space Concepts (www.openspaceconcepts.com). Lofts can be rented for Firestine Hall and Tower Hall only.
Lounges—Furniture and Use
Lounges are provided in floor sections and in a main area of the hall for residents of the respective halls. Although in most cases the lounges are used for studying, programming, or social activities, residents are encouraged to invite professors to visit the residence for informal discussions or classes. The priority for use of floor lounges continues to be for studying and for programming. Other uses for these areas must have the approval of the Area Coordinator. Outside groups requesting use of a residence hall lounge must contact the respective Area Coordinator. Consideration should go to student groups with a majority of building residents. Problems should be reviewed so that outside groups are not infringing upon the rights of building residents.
All furniture provided in the lounges must remain in the lounges. The furniture is placed there for the use of all students living in the hall. Failure to abide by this regulation may result in disciplinary action and/or a fine. Each floor or section of a hall that has missing lounge furniture is billed for the replacement costs. Missing lounge furniture from the main lounge is billed to all students of that hall. It is the responsibility of all residents to keep the lounges clean and to remove their own trash from the area. Individual room furniture such as desks, beds, etc., may not be placed in any lounges.
Noise Policy
Reasonable noise levels must be maintained at all times in residence halls because they are primarily educational facilities. Certain obvious activities are always to be avoided, such as playing musical instruments, radios, and stereos, at objectionable levels, and any other activity that distracts from studying and annoys other residents.
Specific study/quiet hours are maintained from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. to 10 a.m., Friday and Saturday. Each hall may establish quiet hours beyond this time. If a student has a complaint about noise during quiet hours, the owner of the disturbance should be contacted first. If satisfaction is not obtained, then the Resident Adviser should be notified. Twenty-four hour quiet hours are mandatory during the final week of each semester.
Overnight Guests
Guests of students are welcome in University residence halls on a limited basis. With roommate approval, an overnight guest (any person staying in a room overnight who is not a designated resident of that space) may stay in a residence hall room on no more than three separate instances per semester with a maximum of three consecutive days per visit.
Hosts are responsible for their guests and their guests' actions and must take reasonable precautions to ensure the security of other students living in the hall. Guests must be in the company of their host at all times.
Minor guests (under the age of 18) must be at least 13 years of age, except on Sibs Weekend when younger guests are permitted. Overnight minor guests must be approved and registered through the Office of Residence Life. The host student must complete a Minor Guest Application and Permission Form at least one week in advance of the visit. This form shall include emergency contact information for the parent or guardian, known medical conditions, and dates of stay. Both the host student and the minor's parent/legal guardian must sign the form. Wittenberg University expects that the minor will abide by all University policies and local, state, and federal laws, and that minor guest privileges may be revoked at any time without notice. The parent or guardian must pick up the minor upon request of the University or the host student.
Fish are the only pets allowed in residence hall rooms and fish are the only inhabitants permitted in an aquarium. For health reasons and potential damage to the facilities, no other pets of any kind are allowed in residence hall rooms at any time. When considering whether to have fish at school, students should be aware that during break periods, electrical items are unplugged, and residence halls are closed so that care and feeding are disrupted.
Posting Policy—Residence Halls
Any club or organization that is affiliated with Wittenberg University may submit materials to be posted in the residence halls. In order to ensure that posted materials are posted appropriately, the following posting policy has been implemented:
- All materials to be posted in Wittenberg residence halls must be submitted to the Office of Residence Life.
Materials must meet these guidelines:
- materials must not promote the use of alcohol in any way or display any alcohol manufacturer or bar location/name.
- materials must be consistent with the University policy regarding sexist, racist, and other discriminatory conduct (published in student handbook).
- Upon approval of the Office of Residence Life, the RA, or a staff assistant will place the materials on approved bulletin boards.
- Approved materials may remain posted until completion of the event.
- Materials without approval (noted by the Office of Residence Life stamp) should be immediately removed and a copy given to the Area Coordinator.
RA programming publicity, RA announcements and RA bulletin board materials and information from campus offices do not need "stamped" approval.
Refrigerators are permitted in residence hall rooms, and must meet the following specifications: power 120 volt, 60 cycle AC, 200 watts, 2 amp; compressor hermetically sealed, self-lubricating; Underwriters Laboratory (UL) approved, and in good condition. One refrigerator is allowed per double room; two in triples and quads.
Microfridges must meet the following specifications: .8 amps and 700 watts; compressor hermetically sealed, self-lubricating; Underwriters Laboratory (UL) approved, and in good condition.
For ventilation and sanitation purposes, all refrigerators must be located in an open space, outside closets. During break periods, refrigerators must be emptied, defrosted, unplugged and left standing open. The University reserves the right to inspect refrigerators and microfridges to ensure they meet proper specifications and are in good condition. Converter boxes that alternate power between a stand-alone microwave and refrigerator are not allowed.
Room Decorations
Students are encouraged to give their rooms personal touches. Posters and other decorations may be hung on the walls; however, excessive paper is considered a fire hazard. The placement of posters, signs, etc., outside students' rooms is limited to the exterior side of the room door. Students are not permitted to attach items to the walls outside their rooms. Students are not permitted to attach items to the ceiling. Nails, thumbtacks, tape of any kind, and other items (decals on mirrors and doors, etc.) which damage any paint or wood surfaces are not permitted.
Students are not permitted to use any room furnishings, which, in the opinion of the Area Coordinator or the Springfield Fire Department, violate city fire ordinances and/or would be considered unsafe. These include, but are not limited to, bookcases, platforms, overstuffed furniture, etc. Items such as flags, fish nets, large posters, lights, etc. are not to be hung from the ceiling, light fixtures, or other fixtures in the room. Any tampering with or rewiring of electrical fixtures or telephones is in violation of the total safety of the building. The University reserves the right to judge what is safe for its buildings and their occupants.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are installed in each room. They are fire safety equipment and are not to be obstructed or tampered with in any way. A smoke detector that beeps about once per minute indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Residents should notify their RA or AC of the need for replacement or other problems and should not attempt to change the battery themselves. After hours, the Office of Police and Security is to be contacted for replacement of smoke alarm batteries. Tampering with fire safety equipment is grounds for disciplinary action, a minimum $50 fine as well as repair costs of the equipment. Physical Plant cleans and services each detector once a year (during the summer).
Smoking in the Residence Halls
Residence hall students are required to follow the University's Smoking Policy.
All residence halls are smoke-free environments, and smoking is prohibited throughout the halls, both in student rooms and public areas.
Residence hall students are required to follow the University's Commercial Solicitation Policy.
No students, outside individuals, or groups are allowed to go door-to-door in the residence halls selling or soliciting information or goods. Outside vendors may leave information in Student Development that can be made available to students or posted on a common residence hall bulletin board. Hall government members are excepted from this policy due to their status as elected officials of the hall who are charged with fund-raising and programming functions within the hall.
Video Usage
Copyright Law restricts the use of videos to private showings and prohibits their public performance in residence hall lounges and other common areas of campus buildings.
Waterbeds are not permitted in residence halls.
Residents may not remove the screens from their room windows or other residence hall windows at any time, nor take any action that may damage the windows or screens. Residents should notify the Resident Advisor if their windows or screens are in need of repair. If screens are missing from individual rooms at the end of the academic year, assessments are made to those students who occupied the room. Failure to keep screens in place results in disciplinary action, including a fine.
Windowsills and spaces between windows and screens may not be used for food or storage areas. Absolutely no objects of any type may be thrown, dropped, pushed out of, placed outside of, or allowed to fall from any residence hall window. This is a serious safety hazard (it could injure or kill individuals standing or walking below) and will result in disciplinary action and a fine.
Assessment of Damages & Room Charges
At the end of the academic year, damages are assessed based on the charges listed below. In cases where the party responsible for the damage cannot be clearly identified, the cost to repair/replace is divided equally among the residents of the room.
The Area Coordinator/Community Adviser/Resident Adviser checking out a room indicates on the Room Condition Record form the need for a decision to be made regarding repair or replacement on questionable items. Charges are determined at check-out or after by the Area Coordinator. Additional charges may be assessed by Physical Plant personnel in consultation with the Area Coordinator.
Common Area Damages
Students are responsible for loss or damage to furniture, furnishings, equipment, buildings, or grounds of the University whether caused by the student or that student's personal guests through their careless, accidental, or intentional conduct. Excessive dirtiness in hallways, bathrooms, or lounges can also result in charges for clean up. An assessment is made and charged equally to students in a section, or floor for loss or damage to corridor, bathroom, and other common areas on the residence hall floor in which the students live when the loss or damage cannot be clearly identified as the responsibility of an individual or group of individuals. The assessment charges for this loss or damage is on a pro-rated basis.
Room Damage Charges 2014-2015 *
|Bed Frame/per sleeping surface Replace 300.00
|Drapes/Blinds Replace 175.00 to 300.00
|Bed Mattress Replace 125.00
|Floor Tile Repair (each) 30.00
|Bed Springs Replace 110.00
|Furniture Hardware 10.00
|Underbed storage - Polis House Replace 325.00
|Furniture Refinish (per surface) 75.00 and up
|Bulletin Board Frame/Cork Replace 100.00
|Hooks Replace 25.00
|Ceiling Tile Replace (each) 25.00
|Light Fixtures Replace 100.00
|Ceiling Paint 75.00
|Mirror Replace 65.00
|Ceiling Grid Replace 25.00 to 100.00
|Thermostat Replace 100.00 to 300.00
|Chair—Desk Replace 180.00
|Towel Rack Put Back on Wall 25.00
|Chair—Occasional Recover 300.00
|Towel Rack Replace 50.00
|Chair—Occasional (We don't replace.) 450.00
|Walls Paint 75.00
|Chest of Drawers Replace 350.00
|Walls—Holes/Gouges Repair & Paint 125.00 to 225.00
|Chest—Drawer Replace (each) 120.00
|Walls—Tape Marks Repair & Paint 100.00
|Closet Rods Replace 55.00
|Window Glass, halls except Tower replace 135.00
|Desk—except Polis House Replace 400.00
|Window Glass: Tower Replace 100.00 to 300.00
|Desk—Polis House Replace 475.00
|Window Screens Repair 55.00
|Desk—Drawer Replace (each) 50.00
|Window Screens Replace 95.00
|Door—Closet Refinish 50.00
|Wood Trim in room Replace 50.00 to 100.00
|Door—Closet Re-hang 25.00
|Debris Left in Room Clean Out 25.00
|Door—Closet Replace 90.00
|Dusty/ unswept Room Clean 25.00
|Door—Lock Assembly Replace 350.00
|Furnishings Left at Move-Out Not Belonging to Wittenberg (each item) 100.00
|Door—Room Refinish 100.00
|Door—Room Replace 375.00
|Failure to Check Out 50.00
|Door—Room—Firestine Replace 375.00
|Failure to Turn In Key / Replace 50.00
* subject to change without notice
Dollar amounts noted above represent the current cost of materials and labor to repair and replace the items listed. The figures represented above assume either minimal damage or total loss. Assessments may be made reflecting the degree to which damage affects repair cost and therefore in some cases may vary from the charges listed.
Board Policies and Arrangements
Students residing in university residence halls are required to have a university board plan. New students may choose from the following two plans: the Carte Blanche Meal Plan offers unlimited dining in the CDR and comes with $100 Bonus Dollars; the 225 Flex Meal Plan allows 225 meals per semester (about 14 a week) with $100 Bonus Dollars. Upper class students have an additional meal plan to choose from: the 150 Flex Meal Plan offers roughly 10 meals a week and comes with $200 Bonus Dollars. Students who are members of fraternities and sororities and living in the residence halls must be on one of the above three meal plans; however, if they also choose to be on a University-recognized meal plan within a fraternity or sorority Chapter House, they may opt to purchase either the 85 Flex Plan (average 5 meals/week and including 200 Bonus Dollars) or the 45 Flex Plan (average 3 meals/week and including 200 Bonus Dollars) instead of one of the three plans listed above. Eligible students opting for either of these plans must complete and sign a Meal Waiver Form in person at the Student center by 4 p.m. on the fourth day of classes each semester. Students who live in the residence halls and are not members of a fraternity or sorority are not eligible for the 85 or 45 Flex Plans. Guest meals are not available on these plans.
For commuting students, the 85 and 45 Flex Meal plans with $200 Bonus Dollars are convenient and cost-effective ways to enjoy campus dining options.
Bonus Dollars are extra funds attached to the meal plans. These dollars work like a debit account and may be used at any campus dining location. They may be used to purchase a full meal or individual food or beverage items. Bonus Dollars are valid for one semester only.
Since Bonus Dollars have a way of going fast, Witt Gold can be added to a dining account in any dollar amount. Like Bonus Dollars, Witt Gold serves as a debit account and can be used at any dining location. Witt Gold rolls over from the fall to the spring semester but do expire on the last meal plan day of spring semester.
Unused meals, Bonus Dollars and Witt Gold are non-refundable.
Arranging for Meal Plans
Students may contract for meal plans/board by contacting the Coordinator, Central Scheduling and Meal Plans on the first floor of the Benham-Pence Student Center. The board contract is in effect for the entire year unless properly changed within the designated time. Meal Plans may be changed or cancelled only by submitting a Board Drop/Change Form to the Coordinator, Central Scheduling and Meal Plans by the first Thursday of each semester. The form must be submitted by the deadlines as listed under Termination of Board.
Students with special medical or dietary needs and living in a residence hall are required to participate in a University meal plan and are strongly encouraged to discuss their needs with the General Manager of Dining Services by Thursday of the first week of classes of each semester. To better understand a special need, a written statement from the physician may be requested by the General Manager of Dining Services. If Dining Services is unable to accommodate the special need, the student must obtain a statement from Dining Services and submit it to the Dean of Students Office. The Associate Dean for Residence Life will review all cancellation requests with the Director of Scheduling & Events prior to authorizing a change or cancellation.
Termination of Meal Plans
Students wishing to change or cancel a meal plan (if they are eligible to do so) must complete a Board Drop/Change Form and submit it to the Coordinator, Central Scheduling and Meal Plans on the first floor of the Benham-Pence Student Center before 4 p.m. on the dates noted below for each semester.
Fall Semester — Thursday, August 25, 2016
Spring Semester — Thursday, January 12, 2017
Students who fail to complete and submit a Board Drop/Change Form within the designated time are required to continue to honor their contract for the balance of the semester. No exceptions are made to this timeline.
Upper class students who do not reside in a residence hall but have contracted for a Meal Plan must comply with all of the above procedures and deadlines for changing or cancelling a meal plan contract.
Dining Hall Policies
Students must present their I.D. cards in order to use their plan in the CDR or any other dining area. If a card is lost or stolen, it must be reported immediately. A temporary ID may be obtained online via WittLink. It is valid for two weeks. Students may not use a series of temporary ID's to avoid their responsibility to replace the permanent ID card. Serial use of a temporary ID may result in disciplinary action. Remember to safeguard your temporary ID as you would the permanent one. Questions regarding student ID's should be directed to the Director of Student Accounts, phone 937-327-6146.
Three guest meals per academic year are included in the Carte Blanche, 225 and 150 meal plans. Guest passes may not be applied toward Special Events and may not be used for meals taken by the meal plan holder. Additional meals are not transferable to other students or guests.
Students may not allow others to use their ID to obtain meal services. Failure to protect the use of an ID card is a violation of the University's Student Code of Conduct and Ethics with respect to misuse of Wittenberg University identification. Such failure will result in disciplinary action.
All plates, cups and eating utensils in the CDR are the property of Dining Services. These items are supplied for use in the CDR and are not to be removed from the dining area. Removing such items, for any reason, is considered theft and is subject to disciplinary action under the University's Student Code of Conduct and Ethics.
In compliance with the Ohio State Board of Health regulations, all students must wear shirts and shoes in food service areas. Students must also comply with all rules governing foods that may not be removed from the dining area.
Center Dining Room Schedule, Wittenberg Benham-Pence Student Center
|Monday to Friday
|7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
|Full Breakfast
|7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
|Full Lunch
|11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
|Full Dinner
|5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
|Light Dinner
|7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
|Saturday and Sunday
|11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
|11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
|Full Dinner
|5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
|Light Dinner
|7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Meal Plan Calendar
Fall Semester
August 21 (Dinner) to November 22 (Dinner). Meal Plans resume after the Thanksgiving holiday: November 27 (Dinner) to December 16 (Lunch). Unused meals are non-refundable.
Spring Semester
January 8 (Dinner) to March 3 (Lunch). Meal Plans resume after Spring Break: March 12 (Dinner) to May 10 (Lunch). This is the last day to use Bonus Dollars and Witt Gold. Unused meals, Bonus Dollars and/or Witt Gold are non-refundable.


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2013 SOEST Open HouseOctober 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Manoa Campus, POST / HIG / MSB
Have you ever dreamed about becoming an oceanographer for a day? Have you wondered what a real meteorite from Mars looks like, or what the scientists see when they are in a submersible 6,000 feet underwater?
On Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26, 2013 you will have the opportunity to learn about these topics and more at the 12th biennial SOEST Open House.
Hosted by the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, university faculty, students and staff will share their knowledge of ocean, earth, atmosphere, and space sciences through entertaining and educational hands-on activities that are guaranteed to be fun for the whole family! Come learn about volcanoes, tsunamis, planetary exploration, coral reefs, alternative energy, and sailing canoes, to name just a few.
Event Sponsor
SOEST, Manoa Campus
More Information
Marcie Grabowski, 808-956-3151, firstname.lastname@example.com, http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/openhouse
|Saturday, October 26
|The Wellness Center - Fitness Class Schedule
Maui Campus, Pilina Bldg., Wellness Center
|Indigo Blues Workshop
Manoa Campus, 3860 Manoa Rd.
|Plein Air Watercolor Painting Workshop
Manoa Campus, Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Rd.
|Making the Graphic Novel
Manoa Campus, Krauss Hall
|Social Media Summit & Expo
Neal S. Blaisdell Center
|2013 SOEST Open House
Manoa Campus, POST / HIG / MSB
|Manoa Maniacs Student Tailgate
Manoa Campus, Aloha Stadium
|Manoa Jazz & Heritage Festival
Manoa Campus, Orvis Auditorium
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- Select the date to view all events for that day.
Ongoing Events
- The Wonder of Learning: the Hundred Languages of Children Exhibit
- Waikiki Parc Features Nicole Naone
- Course Reserves Deadlines and Information
- Red Hat System Administration I
- EWC Arts Exhibition: Bollywood & Beyond: Costume in Indian Film
- Kalaupapa -- A Source of Light, Constant and Never-Fading
- Trip Around the Island
- Convergence: Glitch_Click_Thunk, Featuring Mark Amerika
- Trip Around the Island exhibit
- Conflict Resolution Day Book Displays
- UHM Costume Museum Exihibition
- The Wild Party

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The Kansas City Royals have been absent from the playoffs since the day Billy Butler was born. They�ve barely had a winning season in the last two decades. They�ve often lost 100 games in a year.
And yet, buoyed by the best record in spring training, hope abounds � for the Royals, for most everybody putting on a big league uniform.
�There�s no reason we shouldn�t be better,� said Butler, the Royals� All-Star slugger. �How much better that is? I�m not a mind reader. I�m not a projector.�
Ah, opening day.
The hot dogs taste better, the boxscores mean more, and most every team thinks it�s just a break or two away from reaching the World Series.
A dozen games were set for today across the majors. Star pitchers Justin Verlander, Stephen Strasburg and Adam Wainwright try to get off to great starts, old rivalries are renewed at Yankee Stadium and Dodger Stadium, and a quirky interleague schedule unfolds.
No snow is in the forecast for any ballpark on April Fools� Day, but freezing temperatures are expected at Target Field in Minnesota when Verlander and the AL champion Tigers take on the Twins.
�It�s going to be cold, but I�ve pitched in that kind of weather before,� Verlander said. �I don�t think about it. It�s always cold in Detroit on opening day.�
The season started Sunday night in Houston when the Astros, who shifted from the National League to the American League during the winter, hosted the Texas Rangers.
Long the site of baseball�s traditional opener, Cincinnati will have a new look today. That�s when Josh Hamilton and his new Los Angeles Angels teammates will visit Cincinnati in the first interleague matchup this season.
The Astros� move left 15 teams in each league, meaning an AL vs. NL matchup most every day this season.
�It is very strange,� Reds manager Dusty Baker said.
On both coasts, there was a very familiar look � Red Sox-Yankees and Giants-Dodgers.
Mariano Rivera is set for his final opening day when the banged-up Yankees host Boston. The New York closer is among several big names who missed most or even all of last year � Troy Tulowitzki, Victor Martinez and John Lackey are in that group.
Injured stars Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira won�t be in pinstripes for the first pitch.
�It�s still the Yankees; it�s still going to be a good lineup,� Boston starter Jon Lester said Sunday. �They�re missing a few of their big guys, but anybody that fills in for them, it�s like what I said, they�re going to put professional at-bats together, and still � it�s not going to be a walk in the park.�
No easy decisions, either, for Boston manager John Farrell, one of six new skippers in the majors this year.
At Dodger Stadium, Matt Cain starts for the World Series champion San Francisco Giants when they play Los Angeles in the century-old rivalry.
It will mark the 64th season at the microphone for Dodgers announcer Vin Scully. Heck, Tigers manager Jim Leyland seems like a mere pup by comparison, now starting his 50th year in pro ball.
All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez is sidelined for the Dodgers. Around the majors, third basemen Chase Headley of San Diego, David Freese of St. Louis and Brett Lawrie of Toronto will begin the season on the disabled list.
Mets third baseman David Wright plans to be in the lineup at Citi Field to take on San Diego. He hurt his ribcage at the World Baseball Classic.
�I feel good physically,� Wright said. �It would have been nice to have maybe a few more at-bats toward the end, but I didn�t have that luxury.�
On Tuesday, there are two more openers � Baltimore at Tampa Bay, and Cleveland at revamped Toronto.
All 30 teams will pay tribute to the 20 children and six adults killed last December at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear a memorial patch through Tuesday that includes the seal of Newtown, a black ribbon and 26 stars, and there will be a moment of silence at each stadium.
Seven weeks after teams broke out the bats and balls, players seemed ready to get going.
�I�m really prepared. Well, finally spring training is over; it was a long one,� Seattle ace Felix Hernandez said Sunday, a day before his start in Oakland.
�It�s another season. We�re a different team. It�s always special, opening day, not for me but for all the guys,� he said.


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Dairy industry enthusiasts are preparing for the 2011 World Dairy Expo, which runs Oct. 4 through Oct. 8 in Madison, Wis. Representatives from BASF Plant Science will be on hand throughout the week at the NutriDense® Silage booth, located at Arena 450.
"The NutriDense team is thrilled to once again be a part of the World Dairy Expo. We have many activities planned for this year, including a football ticket giveaway, seminar sponsorship, Badger Dairy Club cheese stand coupons and more," said Heather Goode, NutriDense communications manager. "We encourage show attendees to stop by our booth and learn more about NutriDense Silage and BASF Plant Science."
The team has a number of on-site activities planned for the week, including:
• A giveaway of four 50-yardline tickets to the Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings game at Lambeau Field on Nov. 14, 2011.
• Sponsorship of the "Managing Your Margins: Practical Ways to Reduce Feed Costs and Increase Milk Price" seminar with Dr. Normand St-Pierre, animal sciences professor at The Ohio State University.
• Vouchers for a free grilled cheese sandwich and milkshake lunch, redeemable at the University of Wisconsin at Madison's Badger Dairy Club cheese stand.
• Show updates on the NutriDense blog (www.nutridense.com/blog), Facebook (www.facebook.com/NutriDense) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/NutriDense).
The World Dairy Expo is a five-day international event showcasing the finest in dairy genetics and the newest dairy industry technologies. For more information and a complete schedule of show events, visit www.world-dairy-expo.com.
NutriDense Silage is nutritionally enhanced corn silage developed specifically for efficient milk production. University studies show NutriDense Silage provides a four to eight percent improvement in feed efficiency, or converting feed to milk, giving dairy producers an income over feed cost advantage. The result is lower feed costs and greater profitability for dairy producers. NutriDense Silage yields equal to or greater than dual purpose and greater than brown midrib, so producers can achieve high-quality corn silage without sacrificing yields.
To learn more about NutriDense, visit www.nutridense.com, follow us on Twitter @NutriDense or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NutriDense.


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EAST LIVERPOOL - A little boy whose dream came true after a nightmare of medical issues will serve as parade marshal for the city's annual Christmas parade at 6 p.m. Dec. 8.
Jayden Barber, 5, of Youngstown will reign over the parade, themed "The Shining Stars of Christmas," after being diagnosed earlier in the year as terminally ill.
After contracting cancer and then leukemia and undergoing numerous rounds of chemotherapy and other treatments, Jayden was hoping to meet actor Christian Bale, who played Batman in "The Dark Knight Rises."
Tens of thousands of people went online to convince the star to come and meet the boy. Bale did one better: He privately flew Jayden and his family to California for a visit.
Jayden's health condition has also improved dramatically in the intervening months and last reports indicated he is in remission.
The parade, sponsored by the East Liverpool Area Jaycees, will begin at 6 p.m., with registration starting at 4:30 p.m. for those who have not pre-registered and lineup starting at 5 p.m. Leetonia police Chief John Soldano will serve as parade announcer.
Units are still welcome to register by calling Brian Vaughn at 330-831-5754, but since Santa Claus has already been invited to attend, no other Santa Clauses will be accepted.
Santa will be accompanied on his sleigh by the winners of the Snow King and Snow Queen and Jack Frost and Little Miss Snowflake contest.
The Snow King and Queen contest is open to children between 5 and 9 years old, while the Jack Frost and Little Miss Snowflake contest is open to those between 2 and 4 years old.
Registration for the contest will remain open until Nov. 30, and those interested in entering their children can contact Paula Vaughn at 330-853-8630 between 5-9 p.m.
Participants are required to collect donations, and those collecting the most will be declared the winners in each category.
All donations will have to be turned in on Dec. 5 at the Lifeteam office downtown so they can be counted to determine the winners. Proceeds from the contest will be used to offset expenses of the Christmas events.
Anyone willing to donate the use of a convertible for the parade is also asked to contact Brian Vaughn as soon as possible.
Immediately following the parade, light up night activities are planned for Devon's Diamond, where the Christmas tree will be lit, and Mayor Jim Swoger will offer comments.
The East Liverpool High School choir will perform and winners of a window decorating contest will be announced, as will the names of the Snow King and Queen and Little Miss Snowflake and Jack Frost.
Spectators are being asked to bring a box or can of non-perishable food to the light up festivities to be donated to the Salvation Army, which will be represented there.
Businesses wishing to have their decorated windows considered in the contest should contact Brian Vaughn. Winners will receive decorative wreaths for their windows.
After light up night activities, photos with Santa Claus will be offered at Kent State University.
Starting the day, breakfast with Santa will again be held at the Masonic Temple, sponsored by the Crystal Chapter No. 18 of the Order of Eastern Star. More details on this event will be forthcoming or can be found at www.visitelo.com.
Additional information on Christmas in the City can also be had by calling the Tourism Bureau at 234-517-7052, which is a local call.


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on January 18, 2013 - 6:30 PM
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Authorities are continuing their investigation into a case in Clarence involving allegations of dozens of emaciated animals and unsanitary living conditions for children.
"We're finding out more and more information as the day is continuing," said Jerry Schuler, Clarence animal control officer. A veterinarian was still performing blood work Friday on horses at the Goodrich Road property, Schuler said. He said some animals from the property had been placed with other households for care, and it was hoped more could be placed in the coming days.
Matthew and Amie Burkley pleaded not guilty on Thursday to four counts of endangering the welfare of a child, according to town justice court. They were scheduled to appear Feb. 21 for further proceedings on those charges.
Schuler said he plans to meet with the District Attorney's office next week to discuss animal cruelty charges that the Burkleys are also facing.
The Burkleys' children have been temporarily placed with relatives. The home at 7360 Goodrich Road remains uninhabitable, Schuler said.
Authorities executed a search warrant against the Burkleys on Wednesday, after receiving a tip that horses had died on the property two or three weeks ago. The Sheriff's Department said officers found a small pig, six dogs, and numerous cats, prairie dogs and guinea pigs inside the house, and that fecal matter from the animals was found in the living room, bedrooms and elsewhere.
In the barn and elsewhere on the property, officers took possession of more than two dozen livestock, including horses, cows, goats, pigs, llamas, an alpaca, tortoise and countless chickens and geese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes |
Cook Time 40 minutes
2 medium red, yellow, orange, or green bell peppers
4 quarts boiling water
14.5 ounces Eden Black Bean & Quinoa Chilior any Eden Chili
Remove the tops from the peppers, set aside, remove and discard seeds. Place the peppers and tops into the boiling water. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°. Remove peppers and place in a baking dish. Fill peppers with chili and cover the dish. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until tender. Remove and serve garnished with minced parsley, chopped red pepper or your favorite garnish.
American, Beans, Gluten-Free, Good/High Fiber, Good/High Protein, Low Fat, Macrobiotic, Main Course, Mexican/Spanish, No Sweetener Added, Side Dish, Vegan, Wheat-Free, Whole Grain


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Alpenglow, Alpine Meadows to host 7th Annual Lake Tahoe Backcountry demoAlpenglow Sports has partnered with Alpine Meadows Ski Resort to provide its 7th annual Backcountry Demo Event on Saturday, Jan. 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., weather permitting. The event will provide a forum to perpetuate the enthusiasm for all aspects of in-area and backcountry skiing. Free of charge (not including lift ticket), it will showcase the latest and greatest in both telemark and alpine touring equipment. A new component for the biggest AT and telemark demo on the West Coast is an informal avalanche companion rescue techniques class. Taught by Rich Meyer, the companion rescue clinics will include beacon searches, strategic shoveling, and probing, and will last approximately 60 minutes. Registration will be held onsite Jan. 5. Call 530-583-6917 with questions.Auburn Ski Club bringing back biathlon programAuburn Ski Club will again offer its biathlon program, directed by 1980 Olympic biathlete Glenn Jobe, on Jan. 5, Feb. 23, and April 21. Experienced biathlon skiers can gain US Biathlon Association Red Book certification on Jan. 5 and April 21. Skiers must have their own biathlon rifle to become Red Book certified. On Feb. 24, Auburn Ski Club will host the annual 10th Mountain Division Biathlon held in honor of World War II ski troops. Skiers who have participated in the clinics and certifications can put their skills to the test in the competition. For more information go to http://auburnskiclub.com/nordic/biathlon.Sugar Bowl contest to ski with Daron RahlvesSugar Bowl Resort is giving away an all-inclusive adventure with Sugar Bowl Ski Ambassador and former Olympian Daron Rahlves. Contestants can win a full day with Rahlves by "liking" Sugar Bowl's Facebook page, and entering their email address at www.facebook.com/sugarbowlresort. Once on Sugar Bowl's Facebook page, click the "Enter To Win" sweepstakes tab near the top of the page. The winner will start the day off with Rahlves over breakfast at the lodge, then head out onto the hill for some morning laps, followed by lunch at the Lodge Dining Room. After heading out of bounds in the afternoon, the day concludes at the Sierra Vista Bar for some aprs drinks. The date is Jan. 13, subject to winner's availability.TDRPD offering winter triathlons through JanuaryThe Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District will offer indoor triathlons using the community pool and indoor track facilities through the month of January. The triathlons will consist of three separate exercise segments, to be completed individually at any time throughout the month. Participants' best times for each segment will be recorded and all age-group winners will receive prizes. There will be two distances offered - a sprint (500-yard swim, 10-mile bike, 5-kilometer run) and Olympic (1-mile swim, 25-mile bike, 10K run). Cost is $20 (includes five visits to each facility) or free to members of the pool or track. Participants may use stationary bikes, track or treadmills to complete segments. For more info call 530-550-4458 or email email@example.com ice rink open to publicThe Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District's ice rink at Regional Park is open. Ice skating lessons are available for $30, and hockey skills classes for $45.00. New this year is a coed hockey league for children ages 8-14 through March 3. Cost is $100. Equipment is not provided. Call 582-7720 for more info.
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When Jesus told his disciples that one of them would betray him, Scripture says they began to question among themselves who might be the one.
That period in history will be brought to life at 8 p.m. March 25 when "The Last Supper Drama" is presented at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2716 Broad Ave.
The scene depicts the 12 men and Jesus as they appear in the 15th century painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The action begins with each disciple - from Simon Peter to Judas Iscariot - questioning whether he is the one who will betray his master.
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(Courtesy photo) Men from St. Mary and St. Michael Catholic parishes of Hollidaysburg and St. Patrick Parish in Newry present "The Last Supper" drama.
It is the 13th year for the hourlong drama presented by parishioners from St. Mary and St. Michael parishes in Hollidaysburg and St. Patrick Parish in Newry. Most of the men have played the same role each year for the story that has been told in various parishes, mostly in Blair County. It is being repeated for the second time at Our Lady of Lourdes this year.
Bob Muldoon, a parishioner at St. Mary, plays Judas Iscariot, the traitor.
"You don't know that it's me yet," he said of his role on the stage. As Judas, he talks about being made treasurer and no one suspects that he will later point Jesus out to the Roman soldiers.
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What: "The Last Supper"
When: 8 p.m. March 25
Where: Our Lady of Lourdes, 2716 Broad Ave.
Who: Parishioners from St. Mary (Hollidaysburg, St. Michael and St. Patrick parishes.
Admission: Free
Muldoon said he never tires of the performance.
"For some of us, it is our own personal Lenten journey," he said. "I get so much out of it."
Bill Padamonsky, co-director of the play, agrees.
"It sets the stage for Holy Week," he said.
Padamonsky, a member of St. Mary Parish, said Muldoon asked him to assist the first year because of his work with Altoona Community Theatre, and he has been part of the production team ever since. Padamonsky's experience with ACT includes acting as well as stage managing responsibilities.
He helps with technical aspects, such as lighting and sound, and gives pointers to the actors, such as how to expresss their emotions.
Padamonsky said he believes the same men agree to do it every year because of the camaraderie and spiritual experience.
During the performance, he sits in the back of the sanctuary and communicates instructions using a walkie-talkie to the technicians in the sacristy.
Even though his mind is on technical aspects of the production, Padamonsky said he finds the disciples' soliloquies to be very touching and moving.
Each disciple's character is developed despite the fact that the Bible provides more background on some than others.
All the men speak for about the same amount of time, reflecting on how they came to know Jesus and their relationship with him.
They are puzzled and express bewilderment, Muldoon said
In addition to the disciples, a narrator sets the scene at the beginning and concludes the production.
Jesus is present throughout "The Last Supper Drama," but never says a word.


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on August 4, 2013 - 6:42 PM
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Brian Towner has to have his large coffee, "double double," from Tim Hortons in the morning.
"I love the coffee, hands down. For me, it's the best there is," he said.
But when the North Tonawanda resident looks for a place to eat lunch or dinner, the Canadian chain doesn't even cross his mind.
That's why Tim Hortons – and some other traditional morning coffee stores – are pouring millions of dollars into new efforts to keep you coming back later in the day and staying a lot longer.
For Tim Hortons, it's a Cafe and Bake Shop store model with a sleek interior and exterior redesign complete with cushy club seating, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and stone fireplaces.
For Dunkin' Donuts, another big morning coffee stop locally, it's a similarly lux makeover, an expanded all-day menu and half-priced drinks during an afternoon "happy hour."
For Starbucks, its an expanded "all-day refreshment" cold drink menu and plans to test a specialty soda fountain.
Meanwhile, some traditional drive-through and afternoon fast-food places, like Wendy's and McDonald's, want you to come in earlier. They are focusing on breakfast meals and new blends of coffee, along with soft music, comfortable seating and flickering fireplaces.
"It's a question of 'Can I entice a consumer to choose me over some other place?' " said Harry Balzer, a chief industry analyst at consumer market research firm NPD Group.
Breakfast is the meal that is least likely to be bought outside the home, according to Balzer. Lunch, dinner and even snacks account for a greater number of purchases.
It's no surprise, then, that Dunkin' Donuts has opened 90 of the deluxe new stores, which can cost up to $700,000 to build new, and hopes to have another 600 open by the end of the year.
Tim Hortons isn't looking back, either.
Every new location will be built in the Cafe and Bake Shop style. As franchisees remodel existing stores (which they do every seven to 10 years), they'll be required to follow the new design criteria.
By the end of 2013, a full 50 percent of the chain's U.S. locations will be flying the bake shop banner.
The Canadian chain already has a lock on the morning coffee crowd in Buffalo Niagara with a 50 percent market share. But it could stand to capture more of the folks who might otherwise end up at McDonald's or Panera Bread at other times of day.
"Sometimes it's about convenience and going to the drive-through, and sometimes it's about taking a load off and sitting down for a few minutes," said David Clanachan, chief operating officer of Tim Hortons Inc. "We see great opportunity there."
Though the company has long boasted a full menu of snack and later-day meal items such as fresh soups and made-to-order sandwiches, the Cafe and Bake Shop concept brings the food to center stage.
While the dining room makeover pulls people inside, its open kitchen design and counter displays put food at the forefront.
Where the old doughnut shops might have prebaked loads of doughnuts the previous night for sales the next morning, Tim Hortons' kitchen reconfiguration allows the restaurant to bake on demand and tailor orders to individual customers' tastes.
In the new stores, food is everywhere. Customers can smell it and see it being baked as soon as they walk through the door.
"People want to see all the action going on – they don't want food that's passed through a hole in the wall," Clanachan said.
At the same time that coffee and doughnut shops are trying to bring customers in later, other quick-service and fast-casual restaurants that previously focused on lunch and dinner are trying to bring them in earlier. They are beefing up their breakfast game and have begun touting premium roast coffees.
Subway, Wendy's and even Taco Bell have launched breakfast menus. Panera Bread, Burger King and McDonald's have all upgraded their beverage programs.
"Customers have more options than ever before when it comes to places to get a good cup of coffee," said Sam Oches, editor of QSR magazine, a restaurant trade publication.
McDonald's is a particular threat.
The behemoth has been steadily revamping its restaurants since 2010, going for the same cozy coffee shop vibe.
It also has put tremendous effort into making over its coffee program.
McDonald's offers a vast line of gourmet drink creations from a barista-manned McCafe coffee prep station and has run a series of aggressively marketed promotions, including several free drink giveaways. Currently, it's offering its premium roast coffee in any size for 79 cents.
In Canada, which has indisputably been Tim Hortons country, McDonald's has taken a sizable bite of the market share and is renovating its stores at a much faster clip.
At the same time new food and coffee options are popping up, people aren't eating out any more than they did before.
Consumers are actually visiting restaurants less often than they did a decade ago. That raises the stakes in the restaurant wars.
"The pond has a lot more fish in it, but the pond itself isn't getting any bigger," Balzer said.
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Classrooms working on open source projects
How to get a class involved with an open source project
We talk about "community" a lot when it comes to open source, but it's important to remember that just like local communities within a city, town, state, and country, each community has its own culture. One community is not just like another. Each has its own ways of communication and tracking and decision-making. Processes for code submission differ—perhaps two communities both use Bugzilla, but with different flags. Others require you to also alert a mailing list. A large software project may even have smaller sub-communities within it with their own customs and quirks.
Learning these differences is important to the success of your involvement in an open source project, and students need to understand these nuances when they're getting involved. For this year's POSSE class, Heidi Ellis and Joanie Diggs offered suggestions that apply broadly to getting yourself as an instructor and a class involved in a community.
Be productively lost. Maybe you've gotten involved in a large community, and you simply feel lost. The scope is just too broad. The best thing you can do is learn whom to ask when you have questions.
Give back. FOSS survives on contributions. It's core to the process. You can pay back in documentation, reviews, and testing—all sorts of ways that don't necessarily involve code. Small contributions are valuable! And eventually you can be the resource for the next newcomer who has questions like you once did.
Opportunism reigns. FOSS development tends to be highly opportunistic, which means your plan for a 10-15 week term may fall apart two weeks into the semester. Recognize that and be prepared.
If it isn't public, it didn't happen. Decisions in FOSS are made only on public artifacts, including mailing lists, forums, and IRC. If it's not public, it's not accountable, and it's not a contribution. Ideas are shared before they're perfect, and that's OK. Get used to public communication, and get your students used to it as well.
Ask forgiveness, not permission. Very little in FOSS can't be reverted. Try new things. Something may turn out to not be in line with the community's intentions, but it may turn out to be interesting and useful to them after all. Branches are free, and sometimes odd experiments have interesting results.
Keep a history. Version control helps a lot—history-keeping should be automatic whenever possible. History helps students understand the project and gives you context for why the project is headed in a particular direction. It also helps someone else pick up where the previous contributor—like a student leaving at the end of a term—left off.
Finally, remember that at the end of the course, it's better to communicate undone work than to do uncommunicated work. Students need to gracefully hand off their work. Have them document what's remaining to do and try to find someone to continue it (and make it better) or leave it in a place that's easy to find with a clear note that it needs a maintainer. The contribution isn't complete until a handoff has been achieved.
POSSE (Professor's Open Source Summer/Software Experience) is professional development for instructors interested in student participation in free and open source software. This post is based on a presentation at POSSE 2013 by Joanie Diggs and Heidi Ellis.
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This June's POSSE cohort is making great progress on various HFOSS projects including OpenMRS, GNOME Accessibility projects, Sahana, and Ushahidi. Another POSSE is planned for spring 2014 so keep your ears open for the announcement!
That's great to hear, Heidi. Have members of the cohort established a Web presence for their projects? Or perhaps they'd like to write something for us so we can highlight the great work they've been doing? Let us know!
In my experience teaching software development in both industry and the academy, I found it crucial that students work on software written by someone else. There are so many opportunities to learn when you encounter code designed and implemented by a stranger. I strive to have two such code migrations during a semester.
Most students immediately want to re-write code they don't understand. The reasons for that lack of understanding include mediocre or poor commentary in the code, difficult to use conventions for identifiers and even coding style. Even the way that source code files partition the components often result in more smoke than light into the components.
Veteran developers will appreciate the vast differences between the code passed off the first time and the code created for the second migration. Second pass tudents adopt an almost universal attitude creating better artifacts because they hope to receive better artifacts themselves. A good lesson learned.
Agreed! Students take the learning more seriously when it is embedded in a real-world project. And the opportunities for learning are myriad.


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acronym for bad mannered, used by korean computer players.
You very BM player. THX thx. kakaka
by rustyn December 24, 2007
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Can you define these popular missing words?
Bowel Movement
When listening to the Don and Mike show, I had to take a huge BM
by ghandi February 25, 2003
Also an acronym for bowel movement. Used in in assisted living or healthcare environments typically.
Did you record the time of his last BM?
by CJ August 12, 2003
Abbreviation for "Bowel Movement"
Family Guy S3E14: Chris: What's a library Dad? Peter: Oh it's just a place where homeless come to shave and go B.M.
by Heavy D February 02, 2005
Acronym for Bad Manner(ed), popular in the Starcraft (II) community.
John and Zoe take their time to wait for Jack to join their game, and Jack leaves immediately upon it started
Zoe: Jacks so BM.
Zoe: Jacks so BM.
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Bowel Movement
Take a crap
Take a dump
drop a load
put a brown log in the water
You know; TO TAKE A SHIT.
Take a crap
Take a dump
drop a load
put a brown log in the water
You know; TO TAKE A SHIT.
Damn Cindy, when you made a BM I could have sworn that the whole fucking room shook. It smells like a sewer pipe busted in here.
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abreviation for baby mother, usually used when writing.
Man my BM about to make me mad.
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Four Buffalo women were recently charged with skipping out on their cab fares, according to police reports.
A Liberty Cab driver picked up a woman at Chippewa and Franklin streets around 8:30 a.m. Friday. She told him she needed to go to Main and Utica streets.
The woman told the driver she needed to stop at Allen Street and Elmwood Avenue to find her boyfriend, who would pay for the cab fare. On the way there, she offered the driver sexual favors in exchange for the ride. The driver demanded the fare, and the woman refused to pay, according to a police report.
The woman got out of the vehicle and headed west down Allen, never paying the $12.30 she owed.
Sheila Williams, 27, of Chippewa Street, was charged with theft of services and prostitution.
Around 10:30 p.m. Friday, another cab driver told police, three women tried to get out of his cab on Carl Street, a block away from Grider Street, without paying their $36.40 fare. When the driver tried to stop them, they hit him in the back of his head and neck, he told police.
Three teenagers each were charged with assault, harassment and theft of services.


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It was love at first audition for Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski.
Fischer, who plays Pam to Krasinski's Jim on The Office, isn't sure their characters would have become the fan-favorites they are if he hadn't been chosen to play her husband.
"I was paired up with John often and I thought this was good because he was my favorite Jim," Fischer explains of the final round of eight actors – four Pams and four Jims – on Thursday's episode of The Jeff Probst Show.
"On the second day, John whispered to me, 'You're my favorite Pam. I hope you get it.' "
Needless to say, when the actress heard the news about her newly-casted costar, she was overjoyed.
"When they called me and said I got the role, I said, 'Who's Jim – did you cast John Krasinski?' " Fischer, 38, says. "They said, 'Yes' and I started crying because I knew it would be good. And I mean this honestly – I can't do Pam without him. In the way you need the right partner to have a great marriage, I needed the right costar to have this relationship."
Getting the role that skyrocketed Fischer's career may indirectly be thanks to Alyson Hannigan, who – for once – didn't try out for the same part.
"I had been knocking around Los Angeles for years going to various auditions. I would do eight auditions for a new television show and then at the very end they would offer the role to Alyson Hannigan," the actress admits.
"She was my biggest competition … I would get to the final audition and I'd go, 'I know I've got this one.' And then she'd walk in the door and I'd go, 'Nope.' "
Now that it's the beginning of the end for The Office – Thursday's episode will reveal the secrets behind the documentary crew filming at Dunder Mifflin all these years – can Fischer share any behind-the-scenes scoop?
"Around the holidays we do our online Christmas shopping. Phyllis [Smith] is hilarious – she pays her bills online, in the background," the actress reveals. "She brings in these stacks of papers and you see her over there, clicking on her bank. She's just paying bills."
Jenna Fischer Cried Tears of Joy over John Krasinski's Office Casting
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